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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1878

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2

House Advances Military Appropriation Debate Lacks Progress

The Military Academy Appropriation bill was reconsidered in the House with one hour spent on removing pay for instructors beyond army officer salaries, but no vote occurred. Previous actions by the Committee of the Whole cut longevity pay for officers, saving about 7000 if approved. Massachusetts petitions for woman suffrage total 6261 signatures from nearly every town. Doorkeeper Polk’s probe continues with Coryell and Silver testifying. Skepticism voiced on patent revisions by Storrow and Coffin. Providence Board of Trade seeks hearings on Pacific Mail subsidy. Tariff bill moves in Ways and Means with two more meetings planned this week. Eames asks War Dept for Providence port improvements. measure adopted.

Senate Conkling New York Eeton Supreme Court Europe Austria Russia Athens Tcar Massachusetts House Judiciary Committee Gen. Butler New England Agricultural Society Col. Needham Hyde Connecticut Gen. Natt Congress South Mississippi H.O. Houghton & Co James R. Osgood & Co Savings Bark Commissioners Ross Demerara Baltimore Metropolis Brazil Lowell Washington House Committee On State Department Myers Shanehae Seward Mir Bradford Springer Bradford Rice Committee On Pacific Railroads Northern Pacific Railroad Portland Umatilla Oregon Columbia River Washington Territory Snake River Puget Sound Polk Committee On Civil Service Coryell Silver House Storrow Coffin Boston House Patent Committee Providence Board of Trade Pacific Mail Steamship Company United States Ways and Means Committee Eames Secretary of War Providence China Committee On Foreign Relations Hewitt Dempity Fond New Cox Wright Pennsylvania Capitol Committee On Foreign Affairs Eaton David Davis Finance Committee Kentucky Ohio Georgia France Great Britain Bank of England England Beck Thurman New Jersey New England Rhode Island Greene Commonwealth Faton Indiana Voorhees Munllions Paton Maryland Army Navy West Point Naval Academy Clyde Howe

House Judiciary Committee Sacks Prop as Butler Backs It

The House Judiciary Committee votes to shelve the proposition with General Butler supporting it, signaling no likely favorable action in the foreseeable future. The decision leaves the measure stalled and uncertain, with party leaders weighing next steps.

House Judiciary Committee Gen. Butler

Thrilling rattlesnake episode from boarding school tale

A letter from a boarding school friend recounts a perilous day on a mountain path. After losing their way for hours they confront a nine foot rattlesnake bound to the narrator’s neck. They escape with a red skirt deterring the reptiles and a pursuing party from the school arrives to safety.

Deir MauGiz Annie

Hearing in Vermont Central case opens before Chancellor Royce

In St Albans Vermont a hearing starts on two petitions in the Vermont Central Railroad matter. One seeks a different personal receiver to manage the Vermont Central and Vermont and Canada properties and apply receipts to rent. The other requests the trust debt be declared a paramount lien and preferred payment over others.

ST. Albans Royce Vermont Central Railroad Vermont and Canada Company Vermont Central Vermont and Canada Vermont and Canada Wraneis A. Brooks Boston Barrett Canada Company Central Vermont Railroad Company Supreme Court Rutland Central Vermont Rutland Aid Nutland Road

Financial Turmoil and Bankruptcies in North America

A wave of business failures sweeps through Montreal and New York with large liabilities. Dominion Oil Cloth and Iyes & Co. suspend operations while creditors move to attachments. David Robertson and R Mitchell face heavy losses. Citizens Insurance shows a large departmental deficit. In New York National Mixed Paint and Bell McLaughlin face liabilities and asset gaps. Buffalo wholesale boot and shoe house Sweet Cook & Co. suspends and assigns to a receiver.

Montreal Fis, &S. Woods Dominion Oi Cloth Company Oi Cloth Company le Blanc & Robitallie Bank of Montreal David Robertson R. Mitchell Iyes & Co Citizens Insurance Company Fire Department New York Fes National Mixed Paint Company Bell, McLaughlin & Co Clemence A. Lozier Charles Downer

Fire destroys Halstead Street Academy of Music in Chicago

A fire at the Academy of Music on Halstead Street in Chicago this morning destroyed a rar ety theatre owned by William B. Clapp who is currently in Europe. Estimated costs and values ranged from 50 000 original to 30 000 actual value, with 16 000 in insurance across fifteen companies. Lessees Emmett and Moer face about 20 000 in scenic furniture and paraphernalia, insured for 5 000. Performers lost wardrobes. musicians lost instruments and music.

Chicago Academy of Music Halstead Street William B. Clapp Europe Iprovements Emmett & Moer Biddeford, MF B Foss Burnham North Berwick Oa Street John H. Finnard Jewett E. B. Smakey State Engineers’ Department Erie Road United States Betts William May KE. H. Pray May Daniel Dougherty Edward Bridget McDonald Bridget Edwin F. Arthur Thomas Kirkpatrick Broadway Arthur Juan Martinez Heinz Exchange Place Second Avenue Bronx River Tremont Westchester County Devens Ludlow Street Brooklyn Thomas Cassidy East Street Joseph South Congregational Church of

Noted ring thief Genet surrenders in New York court

A dramatic scene in Judge Davis's court shows Prince Harry Genet surrendering after four years in hiding. Genet, once a Harlem resident and prominent figure in New York politics, faced a five year sentence for ring frauds but returned to court with a gray, careworn appearance. His lawyer, Mr Beach, had arranged negotiations for Genet's return to seek bail while appeals proceed.

Daniel Drew Central Park New York Fen Harlem Genet Europe Prince Iil Henry W. Genet Assembly State Senate Senate Court House Prince Harry Hundread Twenty-fifth Street Fifth Avenue Ninth District Brennan Shields Cahill Prince Hal Mr Beach District Attorney’s Office Canada United States Chicago California

Conference Invited Powers and Russian Moves in War Aftermath

Vienna telegrams say Russia delays peace negotiations to maximize advantage while Austria, Germany, France, and Italy accept a conference. Turkey reshuffles government as Grand Vizier office ends. Delegates from Austria, France, Italy, Britain to meet late February or early March to frame a peace based on Paris terms.

Russia Austria Germany France Italy Turkey London Vienna The Times St. Petersburg Roumelia Berlin Bucharest Bulgaria Roumania Constantinople Andrassy Gambetta Rome Ahmed Yefik Effendi Server Pasha Raouf Pasha Said Pasha Kiani Pasha Ohannes Tehamitchian Effendi Danube Sea of Marmara Count Andrassy Commons Frederick Stanley Lord Fitzmaurice Birley Charles Horwood Charles Dilke Alexander Hail Europe William Vernon Harcourt Ottoman Empire Hardinge Gifford England House of Lords Lord Derby Crete Greece Thessaly Great Britain Derby Hontento

Armistice Panic Sparks Greek War Continuance Call

Athens reports great consternation after the armistice with Greeks urged to halt operations only if Great Powers guarantee order. Turkish minister seeks ships to counter Thessalian insurrection as Hobart Pasha arrives. Foreign ministers pledge to defend Piraeus and await instructions.

London Times Athens Greece Europe Gulf of Volo Constantinople Hobart Pasha Piraus

Obituaries From Enfield to Amsterdam Mourn Prominent Figures

Died on Monday evening at Enfield New Hampshire of heart disease age 57, former legislator and selectman. LYMAN F UNDERWOOD manager at Mansion House New Bedford died Monday evening. MRS BLISS mother of P P Bliss died Towanda Pennsylvania aged 73. Major MacRae known figure died in Cincinnati aged 72. JOHN M'DONNELE president First National Bank Amsterdam New York died Tuesday at 53.

Boston Richmond Thursby President Hayes Miss Thursby Mr Spotford Riggs House Senator Dawes H. D. Hyde J. Felt Osrood A. L. Coolidge Representative Morse Senator Withers Bridgeport Conn P.T. Barnum Franklin House Enfield, N.H Selectmen New Hampshire P. P. Bliss Ashtabula Bridge Towanda Litchfield Major MacRae Cincinnati John M'Donnele First National Bank Amsterdam N. Y New Belford F. Reed Free Will Baptist Church Farnumsyville Osgood Bradley Worcester Amos Cole Paxton Congregational Church Fairhaven William Carruthers Calaia Maine W. W. Crapp New Bedford Washington Dr Cutler Union Church Daniel Gage Merrimac Fitchburg Jesus D. H. Stickney Groveland Stickney Charles Dame Lodge of Masons Georgetown Gardner E. P. Brown Thomas Taylor Provinestown Newburyport Philadelphia Springfield Lowell Patrick J. Smith J. J. Wovan Isle of March John I. Withrow D. D Park Street Church Congregational J. di. Hartman Market Street Baptist Church Amesbury Baptist G. W. Bosworth J. D Haverhill

Miller Killed by Mill Shaft in Lansing Disaster

The Ithaca Journal reports the death of Theodore Robinson of Lansing who died from injuries after his clothing became entangled in a grist mill shaft near Asbury Church. The accident occurred yesterday morning. he endured about fifteen minutes before the shaft stopped. Robinson, about 31, was single and the son of Samuel Robinson of South Lansing. a bystander named Charles Humphrey attempted to free him, breaking his own leg in the effort.

Theodore Robinson Lansing Robbinson Asbury Church Charles Hmphrey Robinson Robinson Humphrey Samuel Robinson South Lansing

Dead woman found in cave near Alexander New York

Two hunters in Western New York discovered a 20 foot square cave connected to a bank hole. Inside lay the corpse of a young woman about 12 to 14 years old with a stout chain on her right leg, locked to an iron ring. Her identity and origin are unknown. investigation ongoing.

Alexander New York Emery Cook Glover Peter Morris Newport Center Chauncy B. Thomas Massachusets Barton Supreme Court North Troy North Bennington Bennington House Luther Adams Morristown

Ross declares Demerara boy not Charley Ross

C K Ross father of the missing Charley Ross arrived at Daltimor, examined the Demerara boy at Mr Perot’s residence, and stated after hours of questioning that the boy is not his son and has no recollection of the Ross family.

Daltimorf C. K. Ross Charley Ross Perot Demerara Ross Charley

Pedestrian Henry Schembl Completes 100th Mile in 23 Hours

In New Orleans Henry Schembl finished his 100th mile at St Patrick Hall in 23 hours 11 minutes while his 500 mile challenge in 143 hours continues with confidence. Memory, his rival, quit the track after completing his 3d mile, exhausted and discouraged.

New Orleans Henry Schembl St. Patrick’s Hall

Billiards Match Features 4500 Dollar Stakes in New Orleans

In New Orleans on February 5, William Sexton and Cyrille Dion played a 1060 point match with Sexton giving Dion a 200 point head start. The match, worth $4500, ended when Sexton ran out in the thirty sixth inning with a score of 1000 to Dion's 565.

New Orleans William Sexton Cyrille Dion Sexton Dion

Mile dash and heats sweep at Charleston racing meet

Egypt won the mile dash in 1.499 seconds with Belle Isle second. Wash Booth took two mile heats in 3.52 and 3.53 over an unnamed bay mare. Gen. Phillips won mile heats in 1.524 and 1.50, with Darigasion placing second.

Charleston S. C Egypt Belle Isle Wash Booth Gen. Phillips Darigasion

Franco American Congress Promotes Trade Treaty

A Paris committee led by Ms Menier and a deputy from Meaux plans a Franco American Congress during the International Exhibition to push a commercial treaty with the United States. Leon Chatteau will travel to the U S to urge broader commercial intercourse as Britain seeks a bigger French outlet amid U S industrial growth.

Fyorts France United States Congress Paris Freb Menier Meaux Leon Chatteau Great Britain

Important Bank Suit Seeks $1.5 Million Owed

The National Bank of Commerce of New York has begun suit against the National Bank of the State of Missouri for one and a half million dollars in outstanding debt.

Louis National Bank of Commerce of New York National Bank of State of Missouri

Stratford Town Treasurer Dies Shovelling Snow

Town Treasurer L. W. Burritt of Stratford collapsed and died of heart disease while shovelling snow in front of his home on Friday. The notice notes local snow clearing for residents who neglect sidewalks, with $2 charged and work given to unemployed laborers.

L. W. Burritt Stratford New Haven

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