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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1875

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Princeton Crew Stays in Rowing Association Card Statement

The Princeton University crew will remain in the Rowing Association and denounce Yale and Harvard actions. Columbia College Boat Club President Rees refutes Harvard claims of strangers in last year’s Columbia crew, stating all rowers’ names are on college books. The following cards were issued.

Columbia Harvard Princeton Boat Club Princeton New York Princeton University Rowing Association Yale Rees Columbia College Boat Club Columbia Boat Club Boston Intercollegiate Rowing Association Hemmenway Saratoga Amherst Cornell School of Mines Harvara Barnard Hemmerway B. Frank Rees Intercollegiate Association Collegians Benjamin Nicoll Princeton University Boat Club College of New Jersey N. J

Singer will case nears end as Porter sums defense

In White Plains Surrogate's Court ex-Judge John K Porter closes his defense for Mrs Isabella Singer in the Isaac M Singer will dispute with contestant Mrs Mary Foster present. The case centers on legitimacy and allocation of a large fortune amid extensive testimony and dramatic paintings.

New York Isaac M. Singer White Plains John K. Porter Isabella E. Singer Singer Europe Mary A. Foster Mary Ann Singer Foster van Pelt Carter Massachusetts John H. Foster Boston Porter England

Night Express Wreck Injures Vermont Passengers

The Vermont Central night express derailed at Middlesex Vermont. At least several people were injured, cars overturned and smashed, with about 150 passengers aboard. Pullman cars from Springfield and Boston toppled, a brakeman badly hurt, doctors treated victims at Waterbury and Barre. The train, en route from Boston to Montreal, ran at 30 mph when a rail broke.

Night Express Vermont Central Montpelier Middlesex White River Junction Sheldon Vermont Raul Tom Waterbury Boston Montreal

Thiers reserves choice if elected to both Houses

Paris reports ex-President Thiers signing a letter that he would choose between the Senate and Chamber of Deputies if elected to both. He seeks a Conservative Republic. The Assembly furthers the Press bill, removing prefects' power to bar street sales, nullifying current journal bans. Duc d Aumale declines nomination. Orleans princes refuse seats in either house.

M. Thiers Paris Thiers Senate Chamber of Deputies Duc d’Aumale Orleans

Demand for Commercial Protection and Ireland Riot

London dispatch reports the Chamber of Commerce urging incidental protection and removal of reciprocal trade with the United States as policy under current strains. A bloody riot erupts in Bannspool Armagh Ireland after a Protestant Catholic marriage, with houses attacked and numerous fatalities and injuries in street battles.

London Chamber of Commerce United States Ireland Bannspool

Rumored European Intervention in Cuba Stirs N Y Desk

A Madrid special reports a rumor that a European intervention in Cuba may occur soon, with the United States said to be aware. Dispatches note substantial reinforcements bound for Hernani, and declare operations in Guipuzcoa will start at once.

New York Madrid Cuba United States Hernani San Sebastian Guipuzcoa

British control asserted in Perak as Maharajah flees

Telegraph from Perak reports British now hold all major positions in the Perak region with the Maharajah Lela fleeing to Siamese territory. Murderers of Resident Birch still in arms. bullion and market notes follow in London and Liverpool cables detailing consols, exchange, bullion movements, and commodity prices.

London Perak Maharajah Lela Mr Birch

Wade's Diplomatic Woes Spark Manila and Shanghai Rumors

San Francisco reports note placards censuring the Chinese government over terms with Mr Wade and uneasy officials amid fresh information on Margaray's murder. Telegrams hint the recent negotiations failed to settle matters, with Japanese and American residents unsettled by Admiral Reynolds order and the sale of Manila merchants Russell and Sturgis facing near panic. Local liabilities are estimated between 2.995 million and 2.509 million, with plans to resume business under influence-tinged arrangements.

ME Wade Manila San Francisco Hong Kong Wade Momein Margaray Russell & Sturgis Pame Altbouel Conffideree

Rumor of Tweed's Movement Through Quebec Area

Two detectives in the region near Quebec traced a man thought to be Tweed traveling south toward Halifax. They concluded the pursued party likely the Boss but halted the chase due to dwindling funds. Meanwhile in St. Catherines Italian canal workers join the Stone-cutters Association and refuse to work without contract price compliance.

Tweed Quebec Halifax ST. _CATHERINES St. Davids Stone-cutters Association

Moulton Sues Beecher for Malicious Prosecution

Frank Moulton files a Brooklyn Supreme Court suit seeking 50000 damages against Henry Ward Beecher. The suit targets Beecher over alleged adultery with Mrs Tilton, aiming to settle Beecher's guilt. Gen. Butler may lead as senior counsel with witnesses including Theodore Tilton and Susan B. Anthony.

Moulton Beecher New York Frank Moulton Roger A. Pryor Supreme Court of Brooklyn Henry Ward Beecher Rhode Island Fullerton Tilton Edna Dean Proctor B. F. Butler Supreme Court Theodore Tilton F. B. Carpenter Martha Bradshaw Joseph Richards Laura Curtis Bullard Susan B. Anthony Henry C. Bowen

Explosion Kills Three In Hutchinson Mines Near Kingston

An underground fire damp blast at the Hutchinson mines near Kingston kills Dennis Foster and Martin Ryan while injuring several others. A wall between mine sections was opened and boys with a burning lamp, despite orders, entered the area triggering the blast. James Hutchinson drowned face down in water amid wrecked timbers.

Wilkesbarre Hutchinson Mines Kingston Dennis Foster Martin Ryan James Hutchinson

Rates of Freight on Live Stock Show Rail Plan

New York December 28 A meeting of Michigan Lake Shore and Fort Wayne Railroad representatives discussed live stock freight rates from the West to the East. A plan aimed to sideline Grand Trunk and Vermont Central to push west bound rates higher, forcing higher New York line charges. Vermont Central’s Millis claimed independence and threatened to cut passenger rates if rivals undercut New York carry. Vanderbilt buys Canada Southern bonds to secure direct Buffalo to Chicago route for 16.6 million. California plan seeks Angeles and Inde road extension toward Union Pacific with Salt Lake aid. Indianapolis Bloomington and Western bondholders consider foreclosure after a mortgage committee report.

New York Micgan Lake Shore Fort Wayne Grand Trunk Vermont Central Millis Chicago Michigan Boston Vanderbilt Commodore Vanderbilt Canada Southern Railroad New York Central Buffalo San Francisco Los Angeles Angeles Indece Union Pacific Atter Senator Jones Salt Lake Indianapolis Bloomington Western Western Extension First Mortgage

Financial Troubles Hit Worcester Woollen Firms

Worcester woollen manufacturers James A. Smith and G N Smith suspend operations. Mills total thirty six sets, liabilities reported between 300000 and 600000 dollars. Creditors in New York Philadelphia Boston and Worcester to hear liability and asset report. mills remain in operation.

Worcester Mass James A. Smith G.N J. A. Smith Cherry Valley Leicester G.N. Smith Millbury Mace Graniteville R. I Agsseta New York Philadelphia Boston E. D. Jewett & CO St. John N. B E. D. Sutton H. E. Wilmore Providence KR. I E. G. Dunn Lee & Walker Cipperly & Collins

Fire Burns Pioneer Works East of Montpelier Vermont

Near Montpelier Vermont on the Winooski river Pioneer Works burned between 10 and 11 last night. The plant cost 8000 with 6000 loss and 4000 insured. Private machinery and stock losses total 1800 with no insurance. Fire origin suspected incendiary. a kicked-in window and fire set both inside and outside reported.

Montpelier Vermont Pioneer Works Winooski River Union Mutual Companies

Campaign heat builds in Manchester city races

In Manchester New Hampshire Democratic City Government races begin with January city officer elections and a Republican ward caucus set for tomorrow. Republicans push for full delegations to the January 5 State Convention in Concord where Gov Cheney is likely to be renominated. The Democratic Convention meets January 12 in Concord and ward caucus timing remains unsettled as both parties anticipate an exciting battle for municipal control.

Congress Republican Congressional Committee Maryland Missouri Delaware Georgia Executive Committee Washington Manchester N. H Concord Juenery 5 Cheney Concord

Methodist preachers defer Bishop Haven matter in Cincinnati

At the weekly Methodist preacher meeting in Cincinnati the Haven matter was debated with two opposing resolutions. One urged a third term and condemned Haven's conduct while another mocked the alarm, denied his authority to speak for the entire church, and opposed church state links. The issue was laid on the table.

Cincinnati Bishop Haven Haven

Fisk University Dedication in Nashville Sunday Evening

Fisk University in Nashville announces the dedication of its new $120,000 education building for colored youth. Jubilee Singers, students of the university, largely funded the project. In Montgomery Alabama the legislature met with the governor’s message focusing on state matters. A commissioners’ report to settle the state debt is expected soon.

Nashville Tenn Fisk University Jubilee Singers Montgomery Ala Alabama

Drowned Woman From Thorndike Strays Into Pond

Ellen Flynn of Thorndike Palmer drowned after straying into a small pond on Christmas, her head in about a foot of water. In San Francisco an official survey found the steamer City of Peking repairs satisfactory and the ship in efficient condition.

Springfield Mass Ellen Flynn Thorndike, Palmer San Francisco City of Peking

Secretary Bristow defended in Louisville card

A Louisville whiskey dealer, J. A. Cunningham, says Inter Ocean charges against Secretary Bristow are unfounded. He provides correspondence to show Bristow was never counsel or spoken to, denies Bristow’s dismissal, and claims the case remains pending. He notes Douglass offered compromises and opinions the case weak. A Minneapolis rectifier arrest follows for neglecting tax returns. Jonas F. Brown’s stock valued at 35000 dollars seized.

Louisville, Ky J. A. Cunningham Louisville Courier-Journal Chicago Inter-Ocean Bristow Cunningham Douglass Minneapolis ST. Paul United States Jonas F. Brown Brown

Ordination and Installation of Calvin Keyser in Fall River

Calvin Keyser was ordained and installed as pastor of the Third Congregational Church in Fall River at First Congregational Church. The service featured organ voluntaries, Rossi hymns, Scripture readings, a sermon by Rev E B Webb of Boston, and charges to pastor and people by local and city ministers.

Fall River Mass Calvin Keyser Third Congregational Church First Congregational Church Rossi Keyser E. B. Webb D. D Boston W. W. Adams Michael Burnham Mr Buck City Missionary

Stray Boy On Train Bound for Montreal Believed to Be Charlie Ross

A boy six or seven, found on a Nashua to Montreal train, resembles the missing Charlie Ross. He claims to be Ross or his relative, gives inconsistent past, and is taken in by railroad and Philadelphia authorities for verification at St. Albans Vermont. Police coordinate with Mr Ross’s family as officials assess his identity.

Nashua Edward 8. Wood Cambridge Mass Harvard Medical College Massachusetts General Hospital McQuesten Ida N. Major Dragendorff Capt. Warper Wood Sawyer Barrett S. Dana Hayes Beaton Staas Lawser Edward S. Wood Wormley and Taylor Charles P Charles ¥.George Major Goffstown Moses Lovejoy Wilton Centre Deine Elyare Lovejoy Mornime Ida Parkhurst Meajor Isaiah G. Graves Dr George Manchester Camphor David P. Stiles West Wilton Laura H. Stiles Mrs Major Highland Daniel Cragin Wilton Helen N. Blanchard Ella Montreal Charlie Boss ST. Albans Concord N. H Charlie Ross Indianapoli Mr Butler Nazhua Butler New York Philadelphia Donevan Ross Annie Phippens Central Vermont Railroad Ontreal Nashwa Fred. Hazeltine Middlesex R. B. Keynerson Boston F. Rugg Jim Finnty Eddie Mary Windsor Street George E. Adams First Brunswick Gen. Chamberlain Bangor New Hampshire Fire Insurance Company Straw Weston John C. French William Mattoon Springfield Duke of Hampden Caleb Wheeler Unitarian Bolton West Newton Michael O’connor Hudson O'Connor Charles le Favor O’connor Mike N Shua Lawrence American John Hasson Portland Lawrence Houston Louisville Hasson Hanson

Pittsfield pastor to tender resignation next Sunday

Rev. E. O. Bartlett of the First Church in Pittsfield will tender his resignation next Sunday. Henry Arnold of North Adams offers 21 000 dollars to pay 21 000 of a 35 000 church debt if pledged by January 1. Alonzo Grant stole a valise in Plymouth New Hampshire and was jailed within two hours. Captain John Moore of Newburyport dies. Theron Pomeroy of Easthampton injured in fall from broken staging.

E. O. Bartlett Pittsfield Henry Arnold North Adams Mass Baptist Church Alonzo Grant Plymouth N. H John Moore Newburyport Veteran Artillery Association Theron Pomeroy Samuel Williston Easthampton

Charleston Meeting Defends Gov Chamberlain Ruling

A large Charleston gathering condemned the Legislature for electing Whipper and Moses to the Bench. Resolutions denounce the action, vow to block any elevation, and pledge to protect colored people rights while opposing black supremacy over white property and rights.

Charleston Gov. Chamberlain Whipper Moses

Centennial Year Celebration Opens In Philadelphia

Philadelphia marks the new century with a grand Friday night celebration. Baltimore plans a citywide start as bells ring at midnight and City Hall dome lights blaze. Saturday will see National flags raised on municipal buildings and citizens urged to display the ensign from homes and businesses.

Philadelphia Baltimore

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