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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1879

Page

2

No wife should face such a perjury test for a husband

The remark condemns pressing a wife to perjure herself to save her husband, arguing the legal question oversteps moral bounds and loyalty. It stresses that forcing such a choice is inhumane and intolerable.

Nayden

Washington talks on Sherman Conkling Cornel alliance

Washington politicians discuss a reported alliance among John Sherman, Roscoe Conkling and Governor elect Cornell of New York. The plan would nominate ex Gov Fenton as Vice President with Shennan and grant Conkling Cornell and Company control of New York federal patronage.

Alliance plotted to divide Republican power in New York

Washington reports a movement to unite John Sherman and Senator Conkling with Governor-elect Cornell of New York to control federal patronage and secure Southern and key state delegates. Ex Governor Fenton to be nominated vice president. Blaine edged out as the deal shifts influence across banks and states.

Washington John Sherman Conkling Cornell New York Sherman Grant Ohio Indiana Massachusetts Fenton Conkling, Cornellail Company Alsl Blaine Bia Tfteen Hundred Republican National Committee Beisg Chandler Platt McCormick Arizona Agricultural Bureau Territory of Territory

Wholesal Steal Special Despatch

A special despatch from the Boston Post reports a wholesale theft incident drawing city attention. The brief item notes suspects and scope but provides limited details on location or timeline.

THE Boston Post

House debates foreign ships entry at ports of delivery

The House resumed a bill to allow unloading of foreign vessels at delivery ports amid opposing views. Supporters call it freeing trade. critics warn it harms American shipowners and coastwise interests. A Massachusetts case follows with Frank Hayden’s trial ending in not guilty verdict.

Francis EK. Hayden Fitchburg House Wood New York Reagan Texas Conger Michigan Cox Kelley Pennsylvania United States England Hull Bristol Engid America

Ute Removal on Colorado Agenda in Senate Action

Senate reports a joint resolution authorizing a five member commission to negotiate with the Ute Indians for removal from Colorado. Amendments exclude Indian Territory settlement, with opposition noted. Also Miss Josephine Meeker arrives in Washington to take an Interior Department clerkship. Plus army post funding and trade mark protections under discussion.

Washington Senate Allison Committee On Indian Affairs Secretary of the Interior Colorado Cockrell Indian Territory Meeker Josephine Meeker Ralph Meeker Anlo Department of the Interior House Congress Committee On Manufactures Fernando Wood James B. Sener Virginia Wyoming Territory John Hay Ohio F. H. Seward Henry Harmon New Hamphire Treasury House Committee On Appropriations

Hanlan Presses Five Week Ultimatum for 1879 Rowing Prize

New York reports Edward Hanlan meeting William Blaikie about the $6,000 prize dispute with Charlies E. Courtney. Hanlan declines postponement beyond five weeks and provides conditions for a Washington Potomac River race, including deposits and referee rules for start words co and go.

New York Hanlan William Blaikie Soule Blaikie Courtney Hanian Edward Hanlan Charlies E. Courtney Potomac River Washington, D. C Furst William Blackie Courtsey

National Board of Trade backs inter state commerce reform

The National Board of Trade convened in Washington and adopted a program for national regulation of interstate railroad transport including a commission for uniform railway accounts and rate equality. It also pressed for a national bankrupt law, central system adoption for government purchases, and a Department of Commerce with cabinet status. The board urged reciprocal trade with Canada and defined its stance on naval and waterway jurisdiction. Adjourned to tomorrow.

Washington National Board of Trade Philadelphia Board of Trade Congress Boaard Department of Commerce Great Britain United States Dominion of Canada Kemble Boston Dominion of Canada House of Representatives Messrs Fraley Philadelphia Thurber and Stranahan New York Ropes, Bates and Hill Egan Chicago McLaren Milwaukee Middleton Baltimore Anderson Portland Dorr Buffalo Hersey Hodges Nations Board United States Board

A Cordial Reception Granted Him by Cincinnati People

A cordial reception was accorded him by the people of Cincinnati in a notable public gathering. The event reflected gratitude and warm regard from residents for his visit and contributions.

Cincinnati

International Code Committee of America elects 1880 Executive Committee

At the annual meeting in New York on December 11, the International Code Committee of America elected its 1880 Executive Committee. Members include David Dudley Field as president A T Sprague secretary treasurer Theodore D Woolsey Charles A Peabody S Irenaius Prince F A P Barnard Samuel Osgood Lafayette S Foster Edward S Tobey G Washington Warren Alfred H Love James B Angell John F Dillon Herschel V Johnson Matthew P Deady Erastus G Benedict Amasa J Parker and Howard Payson Wilds.

New York International Code Committee of America David Dudley Field A. T. Sprague Theodore D. Woolsey Charles A. Peabody S. Irenaius Prince F. A. P. Barnard Samuel Osgood Lafayette S. Foster Edward S. Tobey G. Washington Warren Alfred H. Love James B. Angell John F. Dillon Herschel V. Johnson Matthew P. Deady Erastus G. Benedict Amasa J. Parker Howard Payson Wilds

Suit of a Boston Lawyer to Recover Fees

In New York on Dec 11 the United States Circuit Court heard John P. Treadwell of Boston seek $15 600 for legal services to several insurance firms defending suits by John L. Randall of Boston. The Adriatic and other insurers faced judgment for nonpayment as the trial continued.

New York United States John P. Treadwell Boston John L. Randall Adriatic Kings County Mechanics’ and Traders Treadwell National Agricultural N. T. Sprague Brandon New England Pietro Balbo Maria Diebaco Balbo Daniels Supreme Judicial Court Suffolk Georgianna Ricamundi Alexander F. Ricamundi Alexander F Georgianna Morley Georgia Ricamunds

Leading Philadelphia Coal Men Meet at Continental Hotel

A gathering of top coal executives in Philadelphia discussed coal matters but produced no firm decisions. It is reported that all firms except Delaware and Lackawanna, Delaware and Hudson, and Pennsylvania Coal Company will suspend production from December 24 to January 5, while those three will cut output to one third.

Gilbert Custom House Mortimer M. VanKleek Cashmere Andrew Jansen Henry Bergh J. E. Frobisher Kate Field Omihepl Steinmetz Brooklyn Treasury Fast River Max Berger James T. T. Eckert Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company Madame Fluet Chas. Rumel Marcel Colette Paris Philadelphia Penn Continental Delaware & Lackawana Delaware & Hudson Pennsylvania Coal Company Wshington Philadelphia Times Judge Kelley Congress Hayes Johnson Greenback Hin Greenbacks Kelley Enterprise Carriage Manufacturing Company Cincinnati W. H. Schreeder Montreal Neault North Nation River Green Lake Theodore Hall Frederick William Blatz Bowman & Co Mahoney City Wiliam Taylor Thomas Cowper Terre Flante Ind General Assembly of Virginia Winlela Scott Ployd County Joan M. Brockenbrought Essex Consolidated Bank Adeapatcch Oroville Cal Brown Mendocino Buile Billings Chatele Ottawa Supreme Court Willard McGowan Haskell Richard Burns Antwerp Buffalo N. Y Marg Jlass Henry Milton Grant Cincinnati Custom House St. Paul Julian Clark Stillwater Marshal Hull Joliet Tangier N. S Coors Ferguson Joseph Ferguson James Ferguson Joseph Mason

Clerical Denunciations Target Talmage in Presbytery

The Sun reports Dr. Crosby Dr. Van Dyke and twenty others of the Brooklyn Presbytery respond to Mr. Talmage statements condemning them as falsehoods. It is believed charges will soon be brought before the Presbytery.

New York the Sun Crosby van Dyke Brooklyn Presbyery Talmage

Manitoba Election Returns Delayed by Storm

Owing to storm interruptions to telegraphic and railway service only partial results are in from the general provincial election. Two ministers Nor gy and Girard were returned by acclamation. The Pembina branch first train in three days reached Winnipeg this evening.

Winnepeg Man Messrs. Norgway Girard Pembina

Traveling on a Wabash Ticket to Lafayette

A young man argues with a railroad conductor over an old last summer excursion ticket from Peru to Lafayette. The conductor insists the ticket can only be used on its own road, forcing the traveler to ride a Wabash train to Lafayette. The man pays the fare and an extra ten cents, then leaves for the smoking car while swearing loudly.

Indianapolis Peru Lafayette

Hobart College Student Endangers Life With Gas Incident

A Hobart College student attempted suicide by igniting a gas jet in his room last Saturday night. Strong fumes filled the building as rescuers burst in to find him unconscious, with severe burns to mouth and throat. authorities hope for his recovery.

Hobart College Hutchinson

Lesson to Interviewers Prompted by Paris Correspondence

A London News translated feature recounts a fake cross examination style interview with French leaders Grevvy Gambetta Waddington and De Freycinet who all refused to answer. Jules Simon offered only notes of a private conversation and refused to confirm or deny.

Paris London News Pays, Gaulois New York Herald Grevvy M. Gambetta M. Waddington M. de Freycinet M. Jules Simon

Editor's Dinner Call Sparks Wash Day Quip

Detroit Free Press notes a Fort Plain editor, and his visitor Mr. Skidd of Little Falls, planned dinner. A telephone exchange reveals a quip about not keeping a hotel on wash day, after which Mr. Skidd heads to the Rainbow Saloon for fried clams.

Detroit Free Press Fort Plain Register Skidd Little Falls

Kearney Attacks Clergy in Strong Thanksgiving Sermon

Kearney denounces the clergy in harsh terms after reviewing Thanksgiving Day sermons calling them brainless idiots and worshippers of the devil. He says the Savior would be condemned by these Judas Iscariots of the San Francisco pulpits and boasts that the Sand Lots congregation is above their congregations in honor and morality.

Kearney Billingsgate Judas Sand Lots

Debates Over Cuba Abolition Bill Trigger Spanish Assembly Turmoil

Madrid reports a heated session as Premier Castillo seeks support for the Cuba slavery abolition bill. Deputies abstaining from seating, protests over a breach of privilege followed by a closed session and a cabinet defense. In Cuba, dissension over the reform lines. Lincoln quote cited. French cable line denial. Austrian towns inundated with casualties.

London Madrid Castillo Cuba Constitutional Party Senor Canova Senor Eldungen Spain New York Voz de Cuba United States Mr. Lincoln Horace Greeley Chamber of Deputies Senor Alestar Canovas del Castillo Senor Sivela Marquis de Aurio

Egypt Prepares Mass Forces Against Abyssinia Over Cash Demand

From Gallabat on the Abyssinian frontier dated December 9 details near-certain hostilities between Egypt and Abyssinia after King John rejects conciliation. Col. Gordon Pasha is escorted to Massowah and Egypt readies 54 000 troops in three columns for Massowk Gallabat and the Blue Nile to compel King Johns terms.

Cairo Egypt Gallabat Abyssinia Gordon Pasha John Gordon Theodore Col. Gorcon Massowah Council of War Massowsk Blue Nile Firce

Connaught Winter Assizes Open Amid Sedition Protests

Arrick on Shannon Ireland reports the Connaught winter assizes opening with processions and heavy police. Justice Harrison explains sedition law to the Grand Jury and notes Brennan’s more serious case for attempting to seduce police. Trials will proceed in another court.

Arrick-On-Shannon Ireland Connaught Davitt Daly Justice Harrison Brennan Harrison

Peru and Chile War News From South America

Panama dates show no fresh South American news as Chilean forces near the Peruvian border. Peru relies on torpedoes with officers from England. Union fitted with torpedoes ready to strike. Pisagua losses: 150 allies, 800 Chileans. Gunboats Pensacola and Onward at Callao. Reports of Chilean defeat at San Antonio with heavy losses. Peruvian torpedo boat sails for Peru with license and flag of the Hawaiian Consul. Bolivian defection rumors tense Lima.

New York Panama South America England Union Pisagua Lima Pensacola Callao Payta San Antonio Peru Sandwich Islands

Villages Destroyed Amid Suffering of the People

Reports indicate widespread devastation in villages with suffering residents. Authorities assess damage and call for aid as survivors recount losses and displacement.

Obelisk Controversy Aims to Save Egypt’s Crown Jewel

The London Atheneum reports American scholars urge Rhode Island authorities to reject transporting the Luxor obelisk. They argue removing historic relics harms art and antiquity, citing Roman spoils and Paris as warnings. They fear America seeks spoils of war and risk alienating Egypt’s heritage.

London Atheneum Rhode Island Tiber Egypt Italy Luxor Paris Thames America Nile Kingdom

West Point Soldier Wins Furlough After Long Wait

A Western regimental private, denied a furlough amid the storm of war, persists to meet General Whomes. The general shares a personal note on marriage, explains approval is impossible, and the next day the soldier departs for home with the official order.

Washington Republic Army of the Cumberland Great Northwest George HH. Whomes

Sheridan threatens pneumonia and Lovel Lock tragedy noted

The report mentions Cou Sheridan threatened with pneumonia, the five Chinamen burned to death at Lovel Lock Nevada after opium smoking, and John F. Stairs taking oaths as M P for Halifax as part of Nova Scotia government notes.

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