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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1867

Page

2

Reform Legislature Urged Amid Boston Building Delays

The author argues the incomplete State House hinders business and urges the Legislature to meet organize, repeal Prohibitory and Liquor Agency laws, appoint a License Law committee, and adjourn to February. They press for annihilating Prohibitory, cutting expenses, and a short session with a $1 million tax reduction.

Eorror State House Setisia License Law Committee

Arrest of the Bar Messenger Robbers in New York

Police capture Tom McKown and Edward Goodey after a bank robbery on William Street involving 3 683 021 61 in checks. Washington Groodey and John Smith are also arrested as suspects. Fire and Fenian developments, a large strike at Higgins & Co. Carpet Factory, Washington's Birthday plans, and Pope’s Legion recruitment are reported alongside.

McGivern 17Th Precinct Third Avenue Tenth Street William Street Bank of State of Tom ” McKown First Avenue Edward Goodey Edward Moore Malvern Goodey Avenue A 3D Street John Smith Washington Groodey McUivern Higgins & Co Forty-third Street Cutherine & Sons Boston New Co

Proposals for National Banking Reform in Financing Plan

A document outlines five major reforms: issue of gold payable loans and interest, banks to substitute bonds within twelve months or face withdrawal of circulation, cap 7 percent of bond par value for banks, repeal of three million circulating limit to expand banking, gradual withdrawal of greenbacks with a financial board to guide withdrawal and provide collateral loans during crises.

United States Speke Secretary of the Treasury

Crete Provincial Government Calls National Assembly

The Provincial Government of Crete convokes a national assembly with delegates from all islands provinces to express popular wishes and establish a permanent Cretan government. A wealthy Turk ally joins for greater liberty and safety under Christian rule. The Provvisional Government grows stronger and hopes for quick de facto recognition by foreign powers.

Washington Crete

Hard Times Hit Morrisania Metal Works In Poverty Peak

New York news reports Morrisania manufactories cutting jobs due to no market for goods. Mott Iron Works in Motthaven has dropped from 185 workers to about 25, with hope to rehire families soon. Montauk Steel and Iron Works also reduced staff. James's Foundry discharged about 50 workers last Saturday after prior warnings.

New York Dre Morrisania Mott Iron Works Motthaven Montauk

Conference sought by European powers over Italian treaty

Loxpox notes European powers plan to ask Napoleon for the conference basis to settle Italy. Italy's Prime Minister Mensbrea's inability to form a ministry delays conference arrangements. Conx reports a gunchop raid by eight men, likely Fenian, securing arms and ammunition.

Europe Napoleon France Italy Mensbrea Conx

French Conference on Roman Question Denounced as Abandoned

The Patrie editorial says the Conference the French government invited other powers to join for the Roman question has not been abandoned. M G F LePlay, head of the Imperial Commission of the Universal Exposition, is named Senator of France by an Imperial decree published in the Moniteur.

Horron True Bostos Post Martin Bushed Mobile Sueb Paris Duc the Patrie France M.G. F. LePlay Moniteur

Market bulletin shows mixed securities and commodity prices

London and Liverpool report steady to mixed closes with United States bonds and Erie shares unchanged. Illinois Central and U S 5 208 quotes noted. cotton in Liverpool closes firm with middling uplands at 7 1 4 d and Orleans at 7 3 8 d. breadstuffs unchanged. bacon and pork prices rise. whale oil and sperm oil decline. linseed prices listed for crude Calcutta.

Financial and Commercial London United States Erie Ilinois Central American Securities Illinois Central Erie Do U. S Liverpool California Sugar Do Orleans Cumberland

Minnesota Arrives Queenstown From New York

The steamship Minnesota, inbound from New York, arrived at Queenstown yesterday bringing latest transatlantic traffic and shipping news.

Queenstown Minnesota New York

Southern unrest rumors debunked amid quiet negro population

The Boston Post notes exaggerated telegraph reports of a potential negro insurrection in Virginia fading as soldiers were sent to Halifax after Christmas fears. It states no verified trouble is known by military or Freedmen's Bureau.

Gillem Ricamono Dac Halifax Faras Freedmen’s Moxtor Harrison

Dominican Commission Visit Sparks Harbor Sale Speculation

Jamaica reports much curiosity over the Dominican Commission’s U S visit amid rumors of offering Samara harbor for sale. In Havana sugar quotes hold at eight years for No 12 Dutch standard and premiums and discounts shift on London and New York currencies. Lord Lyttleton continues to receive a cordial reception from the public.

Supreme Court of the United States Congress Supreme Court of District of Columbia Court of Claims Army and Navy Marine Corps Associated Soldiers Inhabitants’ Association Johnson Pope Swayne Georgia Alabama Havana London New York Jamaica United States Samara Lord Lyttleton

Drowning on Canal and Thames Ice Claims Two Teen Lives

Brantrorp CaNapa reports Amelia Woodyatt and Thomas Shaw both 18 drowned while skating on a canal on Saturday. Their bodies were recovered. Lonpox Caxapa notes Miss Adelaide Corps also drowned after falling through ice crossing the Thames River this morning.

Steam Montana Postponed For Overdue China Ship

San Francisco Dec 30 The Montana sailing with mails and passengers to New York is delayed due to the overdue China Japan steamship. Vessels Platt and St Mark sailed for Falmouth and Liverpool respectively. Flour and Wheat unchanged. Mining stocks quiet. Legal tenders 75e.

San Francisco Montana New York China Japan Platt Eek Falmouth St. Mark Liverpool

Plater John W. Simonson Killed In Streetcar Crash

Newark December 30. John W. Simonson acts as a silver plater on Mechanic street was struck by a passing car while alighting from an Orange streetcar near Broad and Market streets and crushed between cars. He leaves a wife and a large family. County Physician Dr Dodd to order an inquest.

Newark N. J John W. Simonson Mechanic Street Broad and Market Strees Dodd

Mob beats deputy at Brooklyn illicit distillery raid

This evening the Deputy Collector and his assistant tried to seize an illicit distillery at the corner of Hudson avenue and Water street Brooklyn but were assaulted by a mob and badly beaten and driven away.

New York Hudson Avenue Water Street Brooklyn

City Licenses for Liquor Sales Adopted by Councilmen

The Board of Councilmen approved the ordinance granting city licenses for liquor sales after discussion. The measure had been passed by the Board of Aldermen at its previous meeting.

New York Board of Councilmen Board of Aldermen

Buffalo Holds Large Meeting for Naturalized Citizens Rights

A large gathering in Buffalo was held to advocate for naturalized citizens rights with the mayor presiding. Speeches were made and strong resolutions were adopted.

BufFalo

Stout Case Ties Up Stocks and Sheriff Seizure

The Express reports a Mr Stout who borrowed stocks on Saturday and issued checks later blocked by bank certification due to a seized account. He allegedly confessed judgment to a relative, triggering asset seizures linked to Charter Oak Copper speculation. Brokers' losses total about $82,000.

New York the Express Stout Dinning Board Charter Oak

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