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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1875

Page

2

Plymouth Church Controversy Prompts Advisory Council Call

A reforming motion at Plymouth Church leads to scheduling an Advisory Council of the churches for January 11 to review discipline rules, potently pressing a past investigation of 1874, and to decide if continued dismission practices align with biblical justice. Beecher lauds church inquiry while defending himself against newspaper scrutiny.

Mrs Moulton Moulton Ier Myr Beecher Beecher Churches of Christ Epi United States Congregational Churches Jordan Er Tois Plymouth Church Congregational Christ Advisory Council New York Oan Wees Broox- Lyn Tilton F. West Brother West Messrs E. K. Beecher H. W. Sage Raymond Hutchinson Storrs McCabe White Church of Christ Shearman Mr Beecher America Thoties J. Tilney

Desperate Mexican advance at Campo. San Diego men help defend

A morning report from Campo says armed Mexicans approached the town and business ceased as residents took to arms. Citizens from San Diego arrived to reinforce defense, while troops were urged to prevent abandonment. Tucson-bound refugees report it impossible to stay in Sonora and protect property.

San Francisco Campo San Diego Tucson Sonora Montreal Alderman Grenier Champ de Mars Monsieur le President Gomepy Penton McKenzie Ottawa Ont United States Dominion Fish John G. Carditch Greenwood Cemetery England Liverpool America Boston Old National Theatre Troy Museum Troy Cleveland Maggie Mitchell Vinin Bowers Cartleship Philadelphia Order of Fiendship Actors’ Mutual Aid Organization Carditch Ife Order of Friendship

Explosive Package Said Found On Sal Steamer

London dispatch cites Breikagen Zeitung claiming Thompson confessed to another explosive package aboard the Sal steamer, despite denials. Bremen updates note Augusta Benevolent Association aids Moret survivors after the earlier blast.

Thompson Sal Burmen Emps Augusta the Ladies of Bremen Moret

Mutinous crew of Leie to face trial in Nantes

English detectives and police prepare to escort the mutinous crew of the British ship Leie from aerreee for New York. Eleven crewmen will be charged with murder as witnesses gather. examination begins Monday with British Consul assistance.

Mutinas London Leie Hatfield Aerreee New York Trimnaster Nanteson Mond Erte Bodholders Messrs Babcock Charles Peabody Eliors

London and Liverpool Financial Ledger News Summary

Financial and commercial bulletin from London and Liverpool dated December 17 reports varied market data. Commodities include cotton prices in Liverpool with extensive weekly receipts and exports, refined petroleum and spirits, bullion drawn from the Bank of England, and general money rates on government securities. Market tone remains steady with American cotton accounting for a significant share of sales and imports.

Financial and Commercial London News U.S Erie Stock Exchange Consels Bank of England Ene Oman Erle Frankfort Liverpool Midding Uplands de. Orleans Gotton L. M.C Orleans L. M Webeas Manchester Uplands L.M.C

New York Trotting Board Cleared On Keene Entries

The National Trotting Association Board of Appeals granted James Dougrey Jr an application to remove suspensions on g g Ben Smith and the mare Bessie formerly Sleepy Mary after evidence showed the entry was mailed with a postmark a day after entries closed making it ineligible.

St. Louis New York Herald Murdock Pretorius Westliche Post Carl Sehurz Gen. Grant Grant St. Loui S Washington Dyer White House New York New York Central Pennsylvania Erie California West National Transportation Association Chicago National Association of Transportation and Commerce John F. Henry F. B. Thurber Frank Gilbert Henry Statenwalls Alabama Carpenter Wisconsin U.S. Senate Atlantic Seaboard State of Erie Canal Great Western Lakes Montreal New York City Lake Champlain Cancnawaga Ship Canal Texas Pacific Railroad Committee On Railroads Northern Southern Pacific Louisiana Springfield North Adams Albany Troy Boston Petersburg Vermont Massachusetts Board of Appeals National Trotting Association James Dougrey, Jr Keene Driving Park Association Keene, N. H G. G. Ben Smith Bessie

THREE NEGRO MURDERERS HANGED AT THE TOMBS

New York December 17. Weston Thompson and Ellis were hanged simultaneously at the Tombs after a day of tumultuous crowds and last prayers. A revival service in the corridor preceded the execution as a colored minister led prayers and songs for mercy and forgiveness before the trio faced the gallows tales note Ellis struggled and died with a botched rope adjustment while Weston and Thompson died swiftly for the West Farms murder of Abraham Weisberg the Jewish peddler.

Thompson Bremerhaven New York England Earl of Derby University At Edinburgh United States Senate Weston, Thompson and Ellis New York Central Pennsylvania Erie St. Louis New Orleans Palmer Mass California Plymouth Church Congress Jefferson-Borden George C. Gorham Brooklyn van Brunt Jewels Weston Ellis Mr Davis Dolan Jesus Eacn Cummings West Farms Abraham Weisberg Westchester Suis

Centenn ial Appointments and Washington Excursion Party

Philadelphia December 17 Gen Francis A Walker Yale chief of Bureau of Awards. Dr Pepper named Medical Director. National Centennial Sanitary Commission formed with Dr Cox as permanent Chairman and Dr Woodworth as secretary. Delegation arrival details, receptions, and celebratory scenes noted. Portland Centennial ball raises funds for exhibition.

Philadelphia Francis A.walker Sheffield Scientific School Yale College Dr Pepper National Centennial Sanitary Commission District of Columbia J.M. Woodworth Stephen Smith New York Bless Washington H. A. Boardman Boston C. W. Chancellor Baltimore Continental Col Frederick Grant George W. Childs Supreme Court Chestnut Street Reform Club American Club Nepture Club Continental Hotel Wilmington Mitchell Grant

Missing crew reports cast on Staiist gale off Falmouth

Providence dispatch notes Captain Carson of the Ellen H. reports that first officer C C Hooper of Dorchester N B was washed overboard in a gale near Staiist. The Joseph H Huddell of Georgetown D C also informs the cutter Samuel Dexter that seaman George Whiting is missing.

Providence, R Carson Ellen H St. John N. B Samuel Dexter Falmouth C.C. Hooper Dorchester Joseph H. Huddell Georgetown D. C George Whiting

Abandoned American Schooner Abby M. Heath Recovered Crew Landed

The American fishing schooner Abby M. Heath was abandoned at sea. the crew were rescued and landed at Hawar today. In Antworr the Vaderland sailing from Philadelphia ran ashore in the Scheldt and is expected to refloat.

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