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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1873

Page

2

Disputed Virginius Decision Sparks Attorney General Rift

Mr Cushing challenges Attorney General Williams over the Virginius affair. He criticizes the late decision as untenable and argues it was not submitted to or proper for the Attorney General. The exchange reflects high level disagreement within administrative circles. The piece also alludes to the case of Gen. Howard.

Westboro Lancaster Virginies Geneva Virginius United States Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen Bureau Washington Marshall C. Roberts New York Patterson Congress Tom Murphy State Department Fish Pimberton Cushing Williams Gen. Howard Secretary of War Howard Belknap Kirby Madrid Hamilton Fism Bidgeford Wing White Kennebunk Pettee Morrison Win

Trial of Maggie Jordan over Sharkey escape draws large crowd

The Maggie Jordan trial opened in New York as the accused attended in full black. testimony focused on Sharkey’s escape from the Tombs and whether Jordan aided him. Witnesses described the morning scene, gates, and a veiled woman, with both sides presenting evidence before a midnight-into-morning jury session.

Sharkey Genet Montreal Virginius Broklyn Navy Yard New York Maggie Jordan The Toms Finn Maggie Hackett Astor House

Ville du Havre Disaster Inquiry Opens in London

London officials opened an inquiry into the Ville du Havre disaster with no intent to press charges. The Loch Barn crew testified they acted to avoid the collision and tried to warn the other steamer as officials await French officers and absent owners’ counsel.

London Hamel Board of Trade Ville du Havre Loch Barn

Russia Bokhara treaty trades Amu Daria area for abolition of slavery

The St Petersburg report states Russia and Bokhara sign a treaty giving Bokhara the Kkivan territory on the Amu Daria river bank in exchange for Bokharan abolition of slavery and the establishment of mutual trading facilities with Russia.

St. Petersburg Drc Russia Bokhara Amu Daria

Scottish historian Carlyle honoured by German emperor

The Emperor of Germany awards the civilian order of merit to Thomas Carlyie the Scottish essayist biographer and historian in London reports. A fresh monetary crisis looms in Berlin with rumors of heavy commercial failures.

London Germany Thomas Carlyie Berlin

Financial and commodity quotes from London Paris and Liverpool

Financial and commodity market notes from London Paris and Liverpool dated December 30 report U S bond quotes Erie prices new American dollar rate four sellers per dollar changes in U S bonds and gold, Paris rente levels, Frankfurt U S bonds, Liverpool wheat receipts and cotton sales, Manchester yarns and fabrics, London linseed and spirits turpentine, Antwerp petroleum.

London U. S U.S Erie Paris Frankfort Liverpool Laddo Orleans California Club Do Manchester Antwerp Petroleum

Relief of Gen Burriel in Cuba Sparks Power Tussle

Havana dispatch reports Gen Burriel relieved from command of the Eastern Department after accusing Spain’s administration in a recent proclamation. Jovellar demands full extraordinary powers with conditions. Cushing’s appointment seen as a conciliatory U.S. move. Soler reassures slaveholders while Senor Soler speaks at Matanzas on abolition fears. Ralph Keeler remains missing.

Burriel Eastern Department Jovellar Cushing Havana Spain Madrid Isenera Jovellar Vase de Cuba Vose Duario Cuba Caan Vose Sickies Sickles Greece United States Senor Soler Matanzas Ralph Keeler

Striking Engineers Face Slow Resolution Across Cities

Reports from Cincinnati Indianapolis Louisville and Columbus detail ongoing reduced wage disputes and sporadic disturbances as railroad engineers resist terms. Some resuming work while others hold out citing Brotherhood support and supply fears.

Cincinnati Ellison Lite Miami The Panhandle Railroad Pittsburg Brotherhood of Engineers Round House Little Miami Railroad Columbia Indianapolis Pan Handle Road Jeffersonville Road Vincennes Road Louisville Jeffersonville Madison and Indianapolis Wilson Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Seymour New Albany Columbus Caldwell New York Pennsylvania Railroad Lafayette Ind Toledo, Wabash and Western Railroad

Fire damages Wall Street tenement block in Lowell

A two story wooden block of seven tenements on Wall street in Lowell caught fire this afternoon, damaging the attic and roof. Patrick Ferry owned the building, insured for 3000 dollars with the Girard Company. Lower floors were badly flooded by water. In Stevens Point Wisconsin a fire from a kerosene lamp at McGee’s saloon destroyed wooden buildings along Main Street and Second Street to the Mansion House area, with losses around 40000 dollars.

Lowell Mass Wall Street Patrick Ferry Girard Company Stevens’s Point Wisconsin Milwaukee Wis

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