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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1874

Page

2

Freedmen's Bureau report and Stowell case update

The Freedmen's Bureau reports no new developments since the last note whileEfforts to curb fraudulent disbursements to colored ex soldiers or their heirs continue with a request to the Attorney General to press charges. Senator Graham of Virginia admits paying 1700 dollars for cadership favors in the Stowell affair and faces possible Senate action. The article also references the Freedmen's Savings Bank.

Freedmen’s Bureau War Department Adjutant-General’s Office Freedmen’s Branch Secretary of War Attorney-General Stowell Graham Virginia House Committee On Naval Affairs Oval Young Schoolcraft Senate of Virginia Beatty Richmond Congress Freedmen’s Savings Bank House Committee On Banking Grant

Senate actions and contested election report in Congress

In Washington on December 23 Vice President Wilson announced absence and a ballot chose M. H. Carpenter as President pro tem by 33 to 18. House resolution sought treasury reports from New York banks on December 19. Arkansas contest case favored Snyder. Civil Rights bill timing debated. Finance bill set as special order for January 7.

Senate House Maynard Beck Gen Butler Kelley Sherman Boutwell Logan Blaine Dawes Wilson Carpenter Anthony Stevenson Thurman Wisconsin Pacific Mail Richard C. Parsons Ohio Ways and Means Parsons United States Supreme Court Irwin Stockwell Ways and Means Committee Messrs Kasson Burchard Niblack New York Washington M. H. Carpenter Weat Committee On Appropriations Louisiana Morton P. B Pinch Wiliam P. Kel Committee On Privileges and Elections Cox Secretary of the Treasury New York City Committee On Banking Harrison Tennessee Election Committee Arkansas Bell Snyder Randall Pennsylvania Kentucky Cessna Judiciary Committee The Christian Union Beecher Theodore Tilton Ublic Tilton Bacon White Mountain Brooklyn

Burgoing Election Question in French Assembly Declared

Monsignor Capel replies to Gladstone’s expostulation regarding Burgoing’s election. The French Assembly debate includes Rouher’s declaration amid coverage of the Cuban rebellion and related political tensions.

M. Rouher

Plot against Bismark detailed in North German Gazette

The North German Gazette outlines a 1873 plot to kill Bismark. A French Archbishop received an anonymous letter offering 12000 dollars, with a second note and photo naming Duchesne Poacelet of Rue Leopold, Seraing. Poacelet, a worker, was watched and, warned by police, abandoned plans to go to Germany. The photo was of a confederate. Also lists the Centennial Commission members and debunks a false report about German warships on the Spanish coast.

Berlin Bismark Germany Pencelet Imperial Commission of Philadelphia Dr Jacobi Department of Commerce Herren Stueve Wedding Kauffmann Heiliden Prussia Baron von Nostitz-Wallwitz Baron von Spitsemberg Wurtemberg Kruger Neidhardt Federal Council For Hesse Herr Reither Council Bavaria London Pall Mall Spanish

Railway Collisions Raise Toll in England and Midlands

A morning railway collision at Blackburn Lancashire killed and injured several. A separate Dudley Worcestershire incident caused many injuries without fatalities. Also Capel replies to Gladstone’s pamphlet and The Times criticizes Benjamin Moran’s removal as Chief Secretary.

London Blackburn Lancashire Dudley Worcestershire Gladstone Monsignor Capel Dr Schulte Monsignor Fessler The Times Benjamin Moran United States Segation England America

France debate on Burgoing election validity postponed

Paris reports the Assembly backing a committee report to delay discussion on Bur going's election validity. Rouber defends the election, denies an illicit Committee of Appeal, and says the inquiry follows a failed judicial probe aimed at prosecution. He warns the patron could seek Empire restoration if desired.

Burgoing Paris Committee of Appeal Rouber

Cuban Rebellion Suppressed by Government Troops

A Havana letter reports insurgents, about 80 men, entered Sierra near Cienfuegos on December 6, set one store ablaze, sacked others, and were repelled after the fort opened fire. Three attackers including their leader were killed, five wounded and carried off. Nearby 30 insurgents attacked Maltrempos village and fort. guards defended, sorties drove them off at bayonet point.

Havana Sierra Cienfuegos Maltrempos Guardia Civiles Guardian

Beecher Case Progress and No Compromise Stated

A review of the suit progress outlines Mr Beechers statements on the clergy and the bill of particulars. It summarizes the intentions and denies rumors of any settlement.

San Francisco Moses G. Cobb Smyth Cobb MR Beecher Beecher

Beecher Trial Defence Rejects Compromise and Demands Retraction

The speaker rejects any compromise or mitigation of the charges against Henry Ward Beecher, defending Elizabeth Tilton's character while insisting the truth must prevail. He asserts the editor will continue publishing and preaching, maintaining innocence and against rumors of settlement. The piece stresses honor, justice, and unwavering pursuit of retraction of the charges.

Elizabeth Tilton Elizabeth Titton Henry Ward Beecher

Mrs Rousby Arrives in New York With Regal Stage Costumes

New York reports Mrs Rousby, famed English stage beauty, is comfortably housed at the Clarendon after arrival. She showcases costly Paris-made costumes copied from period portraits, discusses her early life from Plymouth to New York, and plans to direct her own rehearsals at the Lyceum. King Kalakaua arrives in Jersey City and is greeted warmly, with official receptions and planned tours in New York.

Mel Rousey Kalakaua Metropolis Beecher New York Rousby Sun the Clarendon Plymouth West Indies Canada New York City Wybert Rousby Mrs Rousby London Lady Macbeth Brussels Mia Rousby Lyceum Theatre Mme. Ristori

Fires Wreck Mills and Businesses Across Several States

Reports from Lewiston Maine Clinton Ohio Delmi Canada Midland Michigan Troy New York Brooklyn New York and Salt Lake City summarize multiple fires. Losses reach tens of thousands with several buildings destroyed including mills tannery depots and stores. A Utah court proclamation delays Beaver County court term to July for Mountain Meadows murder indictments.

Lewiston Lewiston Mills Clinton Clevetaxd Stark County Chamberlin Delmi Canada Ont Salt Lake City Gov. Woods Second District Beaver County Utah Tere Pennany Mountain Meadow John D. Lee W. H. Dame

Desperate shooting affray kills two men in Mercer county

A canting quarrel over a dog in Mercer county ended with two men dead and one mortally wounded. Daniels was shot in the leg by Isaiah Gobbert. a constable attempting to arrest Gobbert was slain by a shovel blow, and the constable's brother who interfered was also killed. Gobbert lies mortally wounded.

Louisville Mercer County Daniels Isaiah Gobbert Gobhert Ove Herring Ees

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