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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1878

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Dawes Bill Aims to Regulate Stockholder Proxies

In Washington the Dawes introduced a Senate bill to regulate proxies at National Bank Corporation meetings. It requires a sworn written certificate from each voting stockholder stating stock ownership, issued within six months, and filed with the corporation clerk three days before the meeting. Provisions allow abroad owners to date certificates earlier and require the holder to swear the owner has not left the country since.

Boston Post Washington Dawes Senate National Bank

Senate actions and bills on finance and commerce in February

In Washington on February 4, Mr Dawes introduced a bill regulating proxy use in National Banking Association meetings. Various bills and petitions were presented, including incorporation of the National Pacific Railroad and Telegraph Company, a Paris Exposition related resolution, harbor improvements for Bangor Maine, and requests related to militia funding and silver remonetization. Several measures moved to committees or calendars, including library expansion planning, tax remission for insolvent banks, and Connecticut remonstrances on specie resumption. The Senate resumed consideration of the Silver bill.

Washington Fer Dawes National Pacific Railroad and Telegraph Company Paris Hamlin Bangor Committee On Commerce Morrill Vermont Burnside Providence R. I.) Board of Trade Chaffee California Committee On Post Offices Anthony Committee On Printing Senate Morey Committee On United States Withers Committee On Pensions Howe Joint Committee On the Library Library of Congress Committee On Finance Rollins Eaton Connecticut Singleton Committee On Appropriations MacMahon Messrs Burchard Cannon Darrall Dunnell Fort Hale Hubbell Hunter Jorgensen Page Price Powers Rainey Sampson Streit van Voorhees Messrs Bridges Cox Agw Tuik Eichard Hardenbergh Muish Phelps Beck Secretary of the Treasury Bayard Congress Europe

Senate Debates Silver Bill Amendments and Coinage Rules

Finance Committee proposals shape silver dollar coinage with mint deposits and treasury purchases, linking seigniorage to Treasury accounts. Additional amendments seek Latin Union talks on gold silver ratios, three commissioners, and varied coin weights plus limited duration.

Senate Finance Committee House Secretary of the Treasury Treasury United States Burnside Cameron Wisconsin Christiancy Congress Booth Morgan

Dean vs Field case stalls House Elections Committee vote

Washington Feb 4 The House Elections Committee debated Dean v Field over federal Supervisors of Elections law. Sub committee split with Field majority and Dean minority. Gen Butler backs Dean, while the full committee plans a final vote Wednesday morning.

Washington House Elections Committee Dean Field Hiscock and Candler Board of Aldermen Springer B. F. Butler Gen. Butler

War Department Eyes Action Against Sitting Bull Band

Reports on Sitting Bull and his band prompt a determined military plan to pursue them wherever found. The War Department seeks to enlist the Crow tribe, longtime enemies of the Sioux, with Indian Office approval, to join in the campaign if Sitting Bull nears U.S. territory.

Sitting Bull United States Washington War Department Indian Office Secretary of War

Jenness Named Engrossing Clerk of House in N H

Washington reports G H Jenness of Rye Beach New Hampshire has been appointed Engrossing Clerk of the House of Representatives. The choice follows Representative Jones's urging and marks the first New Englander in the Clerk’s office since the retirement of the Tally Clerk. He succeeds Dalton, who was Distributing Clerk in place of Beadle of Indiana who had been appointed under Speaker Colfax.

Washington G. H. Jenness Rye Beach N. H House of Representatives Representative Jones House Tally Clerk French Jenness Dalton Hr. M. Beadle Indiana Beadle Colfax

Immigration Concern and Nominations from Washington

The Education and Labor Committee favors a resolution urging the President to open talks with England and China to shape treaty terms ending unlimited Chinese immigration. California backs Dr Loring’s push for assimilation as a reason to curb immigration. The President sent several nominations to the Senate, including consuls and army officers, while Internal Revenue agents report armed resistance by illicit distillers in Winston county Alabama, prompting a call for twenty more agents and swift action.

Washington, D. C Committee On Education and Labor England China Loring California Senate Thomas Adamson Pennsylvania Rio Janeiro Ernest L. Oppence New York Gottenburg Charles E. L. B. Davis Benjamin D. Grune Corps of Engineers William S. Russell Thomas N. Bailey George, E. Ford Third Cavalry James F. Simpson Internal Revenue Collector Booth Montgomery Alabama United States Winston County

Turmoil over peace talks shades bypress reports from Europe

London dispatches detail polarized views on a prospective conference. Austria opposes peace terms while Russia presses for a durable settlement. Servia, Roumania, and Montenegrin positions complicate negotiations as armistice terms and troop movements unfold across St. Petersburg, Vienna, and Brussels. Erzeroum surrenders under armistice conditions.

Austria Servia Roumania London St. Petersburg Moscow Russia Vienna Europe Lom Nicholas Roumanian Prince Charles Agnatieff Bessarabia Rodosto Tehorlou Bougas M. Jonin Berlin Brussels The Times England Germany Times Vienna Scutari Danubian Lower Danube Erzeroum

Greeks advance after quiet Thessaly push at Domoco

Greek forces under Gen Soutzo entered Thessaly with no Turkish resistance, Christians report Domoco garrison of 2000. Greeks claim capture of Domoco by bayonet, 159 Greek dead. Epirus force 7000 Sapountzoky ordered to move. Turkish warships head to Greek coast as 1300 Turks taken prisoner at Domocom. Beys of Epirus surrender to Greece. Hundreds of volunteers flee frontier. Piraeus torpedo defenses noted.

Athens Thessaly Soutzo Domoco Sapountzoky Epirus Dardanelles Piraeus Pireus Greece Domoc

Fire at Tiensin asylum destroys women and physicians

A Shanghai telegram dated Feb 3 reports a blaze at an asylum for women and physicians in Tién-Tsin, Tiensin, China, killing over 2000 people. The tragedy is described as a massive fire with overwhelming casualties.

Spas Shanghai China Tien-Tsin London

Lords ready for next week's court action in New York

Thomas Lord and Mrs Lord remain in New York as counsel prepare for the petitioners' move next Thursday. Attorneys foresee evidence gathering continuing after today’s meetings with Judge Fullerton. The Lords were seen about Fifth Avenue, Central Park, and Madison Square Church, with Mrs Lord described as elegant and Mr Lord showing strong vigor.

New York Fes Thomas Lord Donohue

Politics in Rhode Island previewing 1878 state race

Providence dispatch analyzes the looming state election with Republicans split on civil service reform and the administration. Democrats unite under discontent with the Radical-led registry laws that trimmed their base, while the GOP shows internal fractures and harsh anti-Southern rhetoric from the Radical faction.

Providence Fer Radical Radical Organ Washington Mr Hayes Republican Party Friends of Honest Government

The Sangers of West Virginia and their peculiar clan

A January letter from Lynchburg, Va. describes the Sangers, a mountain people in Nicholas to Webster counties, living by ginseng root trade. They shun lawyers, marry sparsely, breed, and care for themselves with bear meat venison and brook trout. They are mysterious, wary of outsiders, and viewed as a peaceful, primitive race distinct from modern society.

Lynchburg New York Sun West Virginia Blue Ridge Beanstalk Jack Nicholas Pendleton Greenbriar Webster Cincinnati China Sanger North Carolina Paris Sangers

Fire kills four Cassidy children in New York

Fire on the second floor of 544 Sixth Street in New York caused by a spark from a stove led to the suffocation of four Cassidy children, ages 2, 15 months, 5, and 4. two others were found insensible but expected to live. The blaze caused little stock or structural damage.

New York Connecticut New Wampshire Sixth Street Thomas Cassidy John James Joseph Thomas Norwich Conn Danielsonville Norwich and Worcester Astee Lewis Worden Main Street Simmons Boston Worden Attawaugan Delaney Lawrence Mass Common Street Col. J.D. Drew Joseph Doucett Bordentown N.J Howard Ivens New Egypt Ocean County William Herbert Fort Fairfield Whittier Little River Mills N. B

Rail cases decide injunction appeal and stockholder meeting

In Albany a Supreme Court term reversed an injunction order in Troy and Boston Railroad Company v Boston Hoosac Tunnel and Western Railroad Company with ten dollars costs. Providence saw its Providence and Worcester Railroad stockholders reelect director slate including Slater Whitin Chapin Spencer Stoddard Cook Lamb Whitin Leete Phillips Balch Goddard Lockwood Grennell Davis. Philadelphia reported Hestonville Railway notes totaling 0 to protest with likely receivership. total rotating and funded debt given as 461127.

Albany N. Y Supreme Court Troy and Boston Railroad Company Boston, Hoosac Tunnel and Western Railroad Company Providence Providence and Worcester Railroad Pla Fea William S. Slater Paul Whitin Henry Chapin Gideon L. Spencer Elijah B. Stoddard Lyman A. Cook Estus Lamb John C. Whitin George A. Leete Eben &. Phillips John R. Balch Moses B. I. Goddard Amos D. Lockwood Frederick Grennell Joseph E. Davis Philadelphia Hestonville Railway Company

Victoria and the Bedchamber System in 1878

A detailed account of Queen Victoria's royal household after 1837, noting the clash over appointing ladies of the bedchamber with new ministers. It explains Peel's resignation and later reshuffle, then outlines the 1878 official list showing seven Bed-chamber Ladies, eight Maids of Honor, and other ladies connected to titled families within the royal circles.

Queen Victoria Royal Household William IV Robert Peel Victoria Lord John Russell Lord Melbourne Thomas Erskine May England Sir Robert Peel Mistress of the Robes Duchess of Wellington Beatrice Princess of Wales Duchess of Edinburgh Christiana Marchioness of

Mining stock prices and brutal costs of Comstock ore extraction

San Francisco reports closing prices for mining shares led by Belcher and Sierra Nevada values, with details on Comstock labor costs. The piece highlights daily miner wages of four dollars, eight-hour shifts including rest, hoisting depths, timbering bills over thirty thousand dollars monthly, ice costs of five thousand dollars monthly, and huge ongoing machinery wear and repair expenses unique to the California and Consolidated Virginia mines.

San Francisco MB Sc Ces Saeks Penan Seatevees Belcher Best & Belcher Een Ealen Ae Omia Ceucanneieyoces Sr Bullion Northern Belle Why Commonwealth Overman Consol Virginia Ophir California Raymond & Eh Cane Chollar Cognan Ools PV OY Eam, Co Ceeeee Ag Sovascl Caledonia Exchequer Union Consolidated Helees Gould & Curry Bonsnza Comstock

Cleopatra's Needle Arrives in London After Sea Voyage

The 92 foot obelisk finally reaches the East India docks in London aboard the Anglia tug. A 15 inch hawser and 100 fathoms of cable aided the tow from Ferrol to Gravesend, with cheers from crowds and a telegram from the Queen signaling the grateful arrival of the ancient monolith.

London Ferrol East India Docks Bay of Biscay Gravesend John Dixon Thames Blackwell Dixon Heliopolis

Fires and fortunes ripple Maine headlines this week

John L Livingstone of Saco faces arson charges after his store fire on January 27. Ira M Wallingford, son of George, died cutting wood. Calais man Joseph G Wood arrested in St Andrew for drugging a young woman to procure an abortion. An ice crop in Maine could net over 500000 this season. Rev J O Skinner suffered paralysis at a funeral. George W Bright of Bath shot himself while cleaning a revolver. prognosis doubtful. Governor race chatter hints at Plaisted or Roble as harmony candidates. Morrill arraigned for cruelty to an adopted child, bound over to April term. Edward Chapin and son killed in woods accident. father severely injured. Portland freights wait 400 carloads for Europe. foreign trade doubles in three years. Halifax trade fears highlighted.

John L. Livingstone Saco Ira M. Wallingford George Wallingford Berwick Joseph G. Wood Calais St. Andrew West Middle States Maine J. O. Skinner Waterville William N. Fisher George W. Bright Bath Connor H. M. Plaisted Bangor Col Frederick Roble Gorham F. A. Morrill Bucksport W. H. Pillsbury George Peters George P. Dutton Devereaux Morris Edward Chapin Bethel Portland Europe Grand Trunk Halifax

Portsmouth fishermen suffer losses after late storm

The fishermen of Portsmouth were great losers during the late storm, which earned away the trawls and other fishing gear. G. Harrison Jenness, newly appointed Engrossing Clerk of the House, resides at Rye Beach and is a prominent landlord and well known journalist and lecturer on education.

Portsmouth G. Harrison Jenness House of Representatives Rye Beach

Redfield Proctor Draws Notice in Vermont Politics

In Rutland lieutenant governor Redfield Proctor attracts attention as a likely candidate for chief magistrate. A court case in Vermont involves Mrs George Marston of Williamstown filing for divorce from her husband. The couple share custody of two daughters aged eight and ten. The father allegedly abused the children and attempted an assault on the elder girl. Shaker elder Cum mings and two Shaker sisters helped secure the children, and Marston was arrested in Northfield and later brought to trial in Montpelier. Shaker supporters posted $5000 bail for the Shakers, who plan to defend themselves in March. The children fear their father and wish to return to the Shakers.

Redfield Proctor Rutland George Marston Williamstown Enfield N. H Marston Henry Cummings Northfield Montpelier

History of Douglas to be published by W A Emerson

A history of Douglas is announced to be published by W A Emerson. The item notes other local news: Warren’s care of 397 tramps at 37 cents each in three months. the death of Daniel Clapp of Shrewsbury at 76. Simmons apologizes for missed lecture in Leominster. Charles Palmer vanishes from Spencer Town Hall duties. town owes 7505. Additional notes include a fatal accident in Worcester, a water works incident in Southbridge, libel indictments in Newburyport, a Worcester court-house funding debate, woollen mill hours in West Boylston, dog muzzling rules in Pittsfield, a Westfield veteran visitor, Springfield Republican’s new quarters, a tax case in Lower Green Newbury, railroad loan plans in Spencer.

Douglas W. A. Emerson Warren Daniel Clapp Shrewsbury Simmons Leominster Charles S. Palmer Spencer Town Hall John McTighue Boston and Albany Worcester Southbridge Newburyport Wolfe Fitchburg West Boylston Manufacturing Company Pittsfield Westfield Springfield Republican Five Cents Savings Bank Bowles Lower Green Newbury Spencer Gilman East Brookfield North Brookfield

Train accident injures veteran shipbuilder in Providence

Philip Chase, about seventy, a veteran shipbuilder formerly with Chase & Davis, was struck by dump cars at Watchmocket East Providence on Monday, suffering a severed leg and possible fatal outcome. Also reports say Joseph Wood alias Daniel J Sullivan, hanged in Malone New York last Friday for murder, used Hoyle as an alias. A chartered public library opened in Providence in 1975 with 10,307 volumes.

Philip Chase Providence Chase & Davis Watchmocket East Providence Joseph Wood Daniel J. Sullivan Malone N. Y Stephen Barber Belmont Rhode Island Hoyle Boston Institution Butlery Exchange Westminster Street Providence Association of Mechanics and Manufacturers

New Haven School Board switches to telephone link for board room

The New Haven School Board adopts telephone connection to the school network at a first cost of 170 dollars, replacing the bell system. Dr Cyrus Clark, Hartford abortionist, reportedly fled with bondsmen left liable for 2300 dollars. Yale Lit editors for the coming year are L F Burpee, H B Green, A Hatheway, L J Swinburne, Ambrose Tighe. two elected by class, three not accepted by the retiring board.

New Haven Cyrus ©. Clark Hartford California Yale Lit America L. F. Burpee Rockville H. 8. Green New Milford Hatheway Williamantic L. J. Swinburne Albany N. Y Ambrose Tighe Brooklyn

Miss Mary Anderson Withdraws From Play Over Propriety

A Richmond letter reports Miss Mary Anderson will no longer appear in a certain play due to a belief that the attire of a young man conflicts with maidenly propriety. Annie Louise Cary later appeared as Siebel in Faust matinees with calm poise, though her mother might not have recognized her in the costume.

Washington Richmond Mary Anderson Annie Louise Cary Siebel

Hamlet edition in preparation by Mr Winter

Notes include Mr William Winter preparing an acting edition of Hamlet as performed by Mr Booth. Also mentioned is successful and lengthy herring fishing in the Bay of Fundy with health updates for Spurgeon, and new poems by Tennyson nearing print.

William Winter Booth Bay of Fundy Spurgeon France Tennyson Courtney Morris Hulton Dominion Commons Patrick Sullivan Gordon Plane Broad Mountain Heckscherville Montreal Hector Peltier Robert Lea Macdonnell McGill University Canada Medical Journal John M. Armstrong Camden N.J C. H. Colwell Wheeler Mount Lincoln Col Louisburg Iowa New York Central New York Harry Shrack Philadelphia Quaker City

Sankey's revival wagon tour and Instant Relief tale

The article recounts Ira Sankey touring with a gaudy wagon selling Instant Relief to crowds in cities across the United States, presenting revivalist rhetoric and a melodeon interlude. It notes the lotion’s laudanum content and the sales tactic, with Sankey later joining Moody in Chicago and touring Great Britain.

Samuel Wells Dies at Montpelier After Pioneering Fire Insurance

Samuel Wells, born in Milton, Vermont, died recently in Montpelier. He founded the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company in 1848, served as treasurer until death, and helped expand fire insurance in the state. A lawyer by training, he remained active in law and insurance. He was a Democrat, loved and respected locally, with his funeral held at his residence last Friday led by Rev. Hipocks of Bethany church in Montpelier. his wife Mary P. Leslie and two daughters survived him. HON. TRUMBULL BULL of Hartford died Friday aged 69. A Hamilton Dodge, Dr Lanlord P. Yandill, Sr.

Montpelier Milton Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company Wells Tle Mr Hipocks Bethany Church Wella Mary P. Leslie Newbury

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