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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1875
Page
2
A Swiss village Christmas disaster killed eighty and wounded fifty, while European grain markets slid. Reports include Carlist bombardment of Hernani, Turkish battle claims, Napoleon statue restored in Paris, and a French press bill move. Domestically, crimes and strikes unfold from Kentucky to Connecticut amid political drama and public notices.
The will of Eliza Hearsey, who died in Chariton Street last February aged 78, was admitted to probate. It disposes of about $100,000, with Elizabeth and Harriet Loveridge receiving the house and furniture, and Mary Elizabeth Noyes of Boston the remainder. Contested by the Children's Aid Society and St Luke's Home for Indigent Christian Females on grounds of capacity and undue influence, the surrogate finds no proof of forgery or fraud and notes prior wills and family history.
Rockville Conn. reports a large strike as weavers and spinners resist slated wage reductions. About 1000 of 1500 mill workers at six mills walk out, joining Glasgow Gingham and Florence Mills, then Hockanam Mill. Stone-union forms with 450 signatories, daily meetings, and strong female participation. Wages cited as low, board costs high. owners deny profits and dividends, citing low New York demand and need to cut production costs. The dispute risks paralyzing industry in the town.
Newport reports a wife reappears after forty years to claim her marital rights. The husband, now married to another for years, has a grown family and property. the new visitor challenges the second union. Legal questions loom as双方 contend over legitimacy and property.
New York December 27 Mrs Emma C Moulton presses two questions for a mutual council at Plymouth Church to review her withdrawal from membership and actions leading to her dispute with Beecher. The church and its Examining Committee push for a formal mutual council with fixed churches and a sample missive. Beecher defends church autonomy and calls for unity while noting public imputations. Suspect witness Susan B Anthony refuses a summons in Leavenworth Kansas.
A Sunday storm damaged areas north of Cincinnati with a freight train derailed near Rushville by a fallen tree. In Hamilton Ohio the Miami River rose flood levels, in Carthage the infirmary roof was torn, and a Clark County church was wrecked with 3000 dollars in damage. A separate Arkansas report notes a Sunday hurricane toppled walls at Gazette ruins, killing laborer Robert Leech.
News from Berne reports a terrible disaster in Hehkon Canton Aar in Switzerland. While Christmas festivities were underway in a school house, the floor collapsed killing eighty people and wounding about fifty.
Paris reports the Napoleon statue re installed atop the Vendome Column with a large crowd in Place Vendome and nearby streets. No ceremony occurred. In the French Assembly urgency was voted on the Press bill with amendments adding penalties for attacks on the Republic. Marshal MacMahon pledges respect for newly elected Senators.
Herr Reuner, a correspondent of the Schlesische Zeitung in Bosnia, has been arrested and maltreated by Turkish troops. Berlin Foreign Office is urged to intervene. A major battle near Nitichitza in Herzegovina involved about fifteen thousand troops, with both sides suffering severe losses and Turkish forces claiming victory.
The Mark Lane Express reports large imports since September have kept prices down but cannot persist as rates stay low. Europe shows dull business with flour and wheat slipping in Paris and provinces. Belgium Holland Vienna and Odessa ease while buyers hold high prices. Augustus Mayhew, a contributor to London Punch, has died.
A Carlist bombardment of Hernani makes San Sebastian garrison at risk of evacuation without prompt reinforcements. The Times notes denial of Spain recruiting Italians for Cuba. General Moriones arrives at San Sebastian, Madrid dispatch reports.
Berlin telegram states leading American residents there called a meeting to protest German press strictures on American character following comments on the Bremerhaven plot.
The Moscow Gazette cites English preponderance expanding with Egypt rights as Britain partitions Turkey and dominates seas. London’s moves provoke criticism from St. Petersburg Golos and Times. Also notes the Russian Land Credit issue, China missions, and a Manila storm report detailing destruction, hemp loss, shipwrecks, and earthquakes.
A Bermuda cyclone struck Tuckertown and St David's Island on the 17th. David A Smith's home was blown into the harbor. Capt. Smith survived but his wife and four children perished. The storm wrecked buildings, damaged a stone tank, destroyed harbor boats, and spared no greater loss of life elsewhere.
In London Ontario the St James Presbyterian service featured Rev. Mr Burnett from Hamilton preaching first for the Anti-Unionists amid high tension. The pastor Rev. Mr Gameron, aligned with the Unionists, challenged Burnett's remarks with cries of False. Burnett received enthusiastic applause at the close.
Bishop Thomas F. Hexpagicxey of Providence replies to Manuel De Fray about his daughter's burial. He states Rev Grace did not refuse Christian burial and would perform the service if the family specified a day and hour, arguing the appeal was unnecessary.
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad reports total income of 4 599 523 45 for year ending Sept 30 1875 with net earnings 1 690 960 49 and Shore Line net 27 786 61 Upgrades cut debt as first mortgage bonds paid while dividends stay at ten percent Funds redirected to road improvements The New Haven and Northampton Railroad posts earnings 595 164 34 against 572 940 34 in expenses and interest Substantial annual investments include wharves the Hartford extension Williamsburg repairs and Holyoke and Westfield lines
The thirty ninth annual Stone Huse volume reports Lowell mills with 800000 spindles 17750 looms 10500 female operatives and 7000 males. Weekly outputs include 3100000 yards cotton 60000 wool 40000 carpeting 2500 shawls and 20000 dozen hosiery. Weekly consumption 930000 pounds cotton 152500 pounds wool. Annual dyed and printed yards total 89880000. 69 engines drive 8783 horsepower using Merrimac river water power.
Pacific Mills employing 5200 workers in Lawrence Massachusetts notify a ten to fifteen percent wage reduction effective January 1 due to weak print cloth prices. The firm says it must halt looms or lower production costs, with post reduction rates still among the highest in the city and country. Net earnings for the last six months totalled 253000 dollars.
An immense temperance mass meeting at Smiths Opera House was presided by Rev G M Park. A large Reform Club delegation met a Manchester Club delegation at the depot and escorted them to the hall. The venue was packed with enthusiastic attendees as reformers spoke and temperance melodies were sung.
Chicago dispatches report District Attorney Bangs may offer pleas of guilty with immunity for revenue fraud indictments. Washington sources suggest efforts to move Babcock’s trial from St Louis, amid fears of conviction. Rumors claim Babcock would not confess, with focus on White House attitudes toward a pardon if convicted.
A string of fires reported December 27 across Hastings New York Sandwich Mass Barre Vermont Eliot Maine Bangor Maine Brimfield Mass New York City Winnipeg Jacksonville Belmont Westerly Rhode Island burnings caused significant losses. Notable incidents include the Hudson River Sugar Refinery in Hastings destroyed with about 150 workers displaced, and Vanderlinden Anderson dry goods stock in New York City ruined by fire. Insurance totals varied, with several properties insured and others partially covered.
Hon W A Richardson of Illinois Quincy died of paralysis at his home this morning aged 64 after five terms in the House and a Senate vacancy filled by the death of Stephen A Douglas. William G Pierce of Providence died suddenly of lung congestion, a Brown University 1844 graduate. Rev Geo C Adams of Orange N J died in Brunswick Maine after years as pastor, his remains to be brought for trial. Rev J P White rector of Trinity Church Newport died after brief illness.
The Golden drawing of the Louisiana Lottery at the Academy of Music in New Orleans drew large crowds. Principal prizes went to numbers 582 for $100,000, 16 709 for $50,000, 2249 for $20,000, 11 195 for $10,000, 3918 and 18 468 each $5,000, and several tickets won $2,500 each: 760, 1898, 11 470.
Milford reports a deadly diphtheria outbreak in Dyberry Wayne county where Thomas Crago and a servant girl died and four children have perished this month. The remaining two children lie dangerously ill as the wife had died earlier.
Albany dispatch reports the Canal Investigating Commission findings that Auditor Thayer bought fifty eight drafts and certificates against the State from December 7, 1874, to July 24, 1875, totaling 518343 81 dollars. The commissioners caution the list likely incomplete.
During a severe thunder storm on South street, the house of Joseph Vincent and his wife was struck by lightning. Both occupants were badly hurt and are in a critical condition.
Philadelphia December 27 reports that leading Wyoming coal companies have agreed to a total suspension for one month, to begin at month end. The move affects supply and pricing expectations as winter demand remains high.
R N King and H W Phelps of Springfield contracted to build the Dayton and Southeast narrow gauge railroad in Ohio. A separate report notes Ralph Ellingwood of Lawrence shot himself twice but remained alive. water was let into the Lockwood Company Mill canal in Waterville, Maine, with testing planned for January. James H Kelly and James Boyle of Uxbridge were ordained priests in Montreal, both graduates of Grand Seminary. An assault case in Sunderland, Massachusetts sees John Barry held for trial. A Mrs Glover of Suncook NH died from poisoning to commit suicide, reportedly due to marital trouble. Cumberland plans a special town meeting on Jan 5 to decide on Rhode Island and Massachusetts Railroad stock.
A long profile describes Taglioni aging article star near forty years since retirement from the stage. It notes her wealth charitable bequests, Como villa grandeur, art collection worth millions, and health and mind intact as she nears her hundredth year in a life of fame, generosity, and restraint.
Fitchburg mass December 27 Peter Needham a workman on the New Mountain road Princeton was found dead in a lot at Princeton Sunday morning He was about 40 or 45 Coroner Alfred Miller was summoned to examine the body and an inquest will be held on Thursday Authorities believe he may have died after getting lost while returning to his boarding place while intoxicated
Water Commissioners report to the Common Council that the tunnel under the Niagara River about 1100 feet long was connected with the inlet pier this morning. Buffalo now receives pure water from beyond the dredged and sea-way polluted section of the river.
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