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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1873

Page

2

The Steames Virginit s and Virginia inquiry in New York

The Virginia case is to be investigated in New York with the government unable to prosecute Patterson due to the statute of limitations. If his papers were obtained earlier he might have faced perjury charges. A Madrid dispatch about Castelar demanding restoration of the Virginias to Spain is deemed unfounded. Representatives Wilson and Eldridge plan to study Federal Court actions affecting Judge Durell, while the Williams nomination for Chief Justice is not to be withdrawn. War Secretary suggests fortifications funds could be cut from twenty million asked.

New York Patterson Ela Perice Madrid Castelar Cuba Cement Madrd Senor Soler Sickles Spain United States Wilsop Eldridge Judiciary Committee New Orleans Federal Court Durell Williams

Trial Speech and Verdict in Metz Capitulation Case

A court martial continues revealing Maitre Lachaud's defense of Marshal Bazaine as prosecutor Pourcet accuses him of betrayal and demands the Military Code sentence. Bazaine, silent aside from brief remarks, defends his forty two years of service and honor before the panel declares verdicts on four key questions.

Maitre Lachaud Metz Etz 1 Bazaine Marshal Lachaud Arshal France Banaine Gen. Pourcet Bazaine Madame Bazaine Duc d’Aumale Christ de la Motterouge Chabaud- Latour Tripier le Mortimprey Princeteau Martinez-Deschesner Jae

Fires Rage Across Several Cities In New England and Brooklyn

A despatch from Stockton Maine reports a large wooden block housing the telegraph office and a telegraph operator’s dwelling on fire with no local engine available. Belfast is being asked for aid. Windsor Locks Connecticut saw the Dexter & Sons mill totally destroyed, with a $75,000 estimate and $50,000 insured, origin in pi stock and the machine shop lost. In Brooklyn New York a furniture store fire at 712 Myrtle avenue destroyed the building and much stock, with further damage to 710 and 714. losses include 1500 for the barber shop occupancy and 500 for the 714 stock and building. St Louis Missouri reports the Colier White Lead Company's works damaged by fire, with most of the manufacturing portion burned.

Williams Treasu Treasury Treasury Department House of Representatives Washington Portland Argus Stockton Belfast Windsor Locks Connecticut Hartford Brooklyn Chapper Mr Long Cc. Becker

Coroner's inquest resumes into Kennebunk rail collision

In Biddeford Maine the coroner's inquest reopened to probe the Kennebunk wreck. Engineers Morrison and Batchelder testified no signal was out at Kennebunk and the operator gave no location for the trains. The operator and dispatcher described lack of clear orders and a red light being out.

Biddeford Kennebunk Morrison and Batchelder Day's Siding Toute Hane Portsmouth Saco Walter Gowen Mattawamkeag Harry Wing E. W. Bridgewood White

Centennial Exhibition Seen As Crown Of Century Patriotism

Prof Blake reports to the U S Centennial Commission that Europeans view the project as a patriotic national effort with a practical embodiment and a glory for the era. He notes wide, enthusiastic support and calls it the first international exhibition in America under government sanction. In New York the Chamber of Commerce heard Philadelphia Centennial Commissioners urge state action and citizen subscriptions with a seven member committee named to mobilize support.

Philadelphia Blake United States Centennial Commission America New York Chamber of Commerce New York State

Striking longshoremen paralyze Philadelphia wharves

About 200 strikers marched along the Philadelphia waterfront but did not stage major demonstrations. Steamship managers largely kept to their positions. The Southern Mail Steamship Company kept twelve regular workers and added six more at a cut rate. three of the new men were assaulted after quitting. The company now lacks extra stevedores as workers fear night violence, though police protection is provided by day. The firm has three vessels in port detained by the strike and expects others to arrive soon.

New England New York Plymouth Rock Massachusett Roger Williams Knickerbockers Mayor Havemeyer Fervide Brance Philadelphia Southern Mail Steamship Company Southern Mail Company the Sun Tweed Genet Mr Tweed Billy Shields Harry Shields Billy Harry Genet Tenth Ward

Genet flight rumors roil New York as Tweed, Shields cited

The Genet escape rumor mill grinds in courts hotels and depots with Brooklyn Jersey City police aiding New York groups. Deputy Shields is praised by allies for customary duties, while Genet faces forgery indictments and possible cross border actions. Tweed appears aged and resigned after Genet news. Hall trial opens with charges of malfeasance. Emmett family robbery in New Rochelle. Ville du Havre crew blamed. Diggs Cunningham suspend.

Prince Hal Shields Tweed Hall— Ie Ryan New York Genet Brooklyn Jersey City Central Office Pinkerton Sheriff Shields Sheriff’s Office Blackwell's Island Harlem Great Britain United States Harlem Court House Twenty-first Assembly State Assembly Haws Crary Daniels Brennan Newport R. I Maine Canada Niagara Montreal Charles Devlin Thomas Ferris Oliver Charlick Burrill R. A. Witthaus, Jr Ville du Havre Loch Barn Robertson Loch Tarn Diggs, Cunningham and CO Messrs Diggs Cunningham & Co

Virginias not ordered to Cuba amid prose and denials

London reports the Virginias dispute with the United States remains unsettled as the Court case proceeds. Spain is told to wait for judicial decisions before any action. no British fleet orders to Cuba. An official denial rejects Times NYT claim on Burriel. French bishops prompt German complaints, and Bowles Brothers bankruptcy is adjourned sine die with creditors favoring funding.

London the Times Spain United States West Indies Cuban Bureiel New York Times Burriel Bowles Brothers & Co

Illness of Emperor William sparks crowd in Berlin

Berlin reports say Emperor William is very ill and confined to his room. A noxious crowd gathered opposite the Royal Palace last night despite assurances from the balcony. The Standard notes persistent death rumors, which are false, while confirming the monarch's serious condition.

London Berlin Times William Royal Palace

London and Liverpool Financial Dispatches December 23

London reports bullion 31000 pounds entered Bank of England and various market notes. Liverpool notes wheat receipts 30000 quarters, including 19000 American. cotton prices down with 10000 bales sold. Manchester yarns and fabrics dull. breadstuffs firm. Havana exchange shows firm U S currency values.

London Bank of England Erie Spa Frankfort Paris Liverpool Orleans Manchester Havana United States

Opinions of the Havana Press on Williams-Sickles recall demand

Havana dispatch reports Diario and Vase de Cuba editorials criticizing the U.S. Attorney General Williams for ruling the Virginius carried the American flag at capture. They urge Spain to demand restoration of the Virginius and its prisoners, push Sickles to resign, and urge stronger U.S. leadership to avert an outrage, while lamenting Spain's internal divisions and ongoing financial crisis plans.

Havana Williams Sickles United States Diario Virginius Spain Bahia Honda Juniata Santiago Vase de Cuba Washington Polo Junta

England presses for execution of Gen Burriel after Virginius raid

Halifax reports a rumor that British forces will move from Bermuda to Havana to press Britain’s demand for punishment of Gen Burriel after English subjects were killed among Virginius captives. A Pleasant Bay letter adds details on the Pictou steamer loss and suspicious signals seen at sea.

England Barriel Pictou Halifax Royal Alfred Poe Bermuda Havana Burriel Virginius Pleasant Bay Inverness County Cape Breton Prince Edward Island Bay of St. Lawrence C. B Chetical Camp Donald McIntosh J. P

Matamoros Unrest Quieted by Troops Patrol

Matamoros today saw stores and public buildings closed as government troops patrolled the streets and plaza after yesterday's fighting. Officials fear Cortina may try to install himself as mayor by January 1 as the current term ends, with potential for renewed fighting if the compromise attempt fails.

Matamoras Cortina

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