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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1875

Page

2

Tax and Appropriation Actions Stir Congress

The duty on sugar and molasses rises twenty five percent and whiskey taxes shift with new rates. Tobacco taxes increase with future production. Two appropriation bills become law the Naval and Fortification bills. Utah polygamy issue shows weak support for expulsion of Delegate Cannon as reform committees lose clout.

Utah House Cannon Committee On Elections Elections Committee West Virginia Hereford Wilson Hhis

Republican Split Over President's Arkansas Policy

In Congress a wide Republican division is evident over the Presidents Arkansas policy. Some seek an early House vote on the Poland report to register disapproval, while Radicals defend the Presidents actions as consistent with recent reforms. They argue reorganization of the state government and the new constitution were achieved by revolutionary means, contrary to his proposals.

House Twe North Carolina Grant Brownlow South Detroit Free Press Angus Cameron United State Senate Wisconsin Matt. Carpenter Cameron Carpenter Michigan Military Academy Appropriations Committee Madison Washington Fen. C Congress Arkansas American Fish Culturists’ Association Albert B. Rosevelt Geo. Shepard Page M. C. Edmonds Vermont B. F. Bowles Springfield Walter Arnold Toronto Canada U. S Spencer F. Baird Mulner G. Brown Goode Smithsonian Institute Seth Green Rochester F. Mather Seth Greer Central Booksellers’ Association St. Nicholas Hotel 4.C. Barnes Edward Claxton J. R. Osgood A. C. Armstrong H. W. Dodd Geo. W. Carter H. E. Simmons New York Philadelphia Boston Lippincott & Co Johnston Virginia Court of Claims G. W. Curtis Lee Arl Nm Senate International Penitentiary Commissioner Foreign Relations Committee International Penitentiary Congress Rome Sargent H. Rhodes Julius L. Clarke Edwin W. Bryant George Thornton

Henry V at Booths Theatre a grand Shakespeare spectacle

The Henry V production at Booths Theatre drew a large New York audience. George Rignold led the cast as Henry V in a lavish tableau of 23 scenes, praised for historical accuracy, grand scenery, and stirring battle tableaux especially Agincourt. The show featured 43 performers and massive stage pictures, delivering a spectacular centerpiece of the season.

New York Pus. D Shakesperare Booth’s Booth Westminster Troyes London Boar’s Head France Harfleur Henry Agincourt Henry V George Rignold England

Tilton Cross-Examination Continues In Beecher Case

The testimony covers contracts with the Independent and the Brooklyn Union, arbitration talks with Bowen, and Seth Moulton’s role. Tilton details letters, interviews, and efforts to control publicity around Beecher and Tilton, with references to Woodhull, Morse, and public scandal.

Tilton Llewellyn Park Independent Moulton Beecher Elizabeth Bowen The Brooklyn Association Alton Robinson Mr Ford Mr Bowen Moultton Brooklyn Union Bower Florida Mr Beecher Henry Ward Beecher Brooklyn Woodhull Nathan B. Morse Mr Moulton Mr. Tilton Mr Mouton Mrs Woodhull New York Woodfull John Swinton Harlem Evarts

Carlist Victories Reported As Hostilities Pause In North

The Carlist committee in Lopdon claims Don Carlos troops won a major victory over Alfonsists with 7600 killed or wounded. The Daily News cites 500 killed and wounded plus three cannon. Alfonsistas suspend hostilities in the North at Hendaye as fortifications are strengthened. Carlist chieftain Mendiri is arrested for treason. Valmaseda named Captain-General of Cuba with departure planned on the 15th.

Lopdon Fes Don Carlos Daily News Efiys Hendaye Alfonsista Madrid Mendiri Carlos Valmaseda Cuba

Grant's Arkansas Message Sparks Editorial Fallout

New York Herald and other papers attack President Grant over his Arkansas message. They argue Congress should act without his coercive threats and warn that military moves to install Brooks would destabilize the state and damage the Union. The editorial chorus calls for resignation and cautions Republicans.

Grant Arkansas New York Herald

Fire at Brooklyn Winter's Point destroys school and four buildings

A blaze at fire engine house No. 5 in Winter's Point Brooklyn New York causes the loss of 40000 dollars with 45000 insurance. Three officers are seriously burned while rescuing children. Minnie and Augusta Leavy aged 10 and 7 die and their father is fatally burned. The fire is believed incendiary amid rivalry between Engine Company No. 5 and another unit.

New York Frs Samuel Furnwall & Co Water Street Brooklyn H. W Brooklin N. Y Winter’s Point Ree Minnie Augusta Leavy

Merchants Mall Strike Daily Turmoil Amid Police Presence

In River Massachusetts the Merchants Mall strike continued with no gain in worker numbers. State Police presence sparked mixed feelings among staff but order was maintained. A large Bedford street crowd hooted for amusement rather than protest as wages were discussed. Weavers at three mills faced a 25 cent offer to restart, while deputations plan action in other mills and Jude Swinton Vanguarda Society aid was noted.

Fa. River Mass Merchants Mall Bedford Street Flint Weavers’ Union Taunton Newport New England Miss Lecompte Secre John Swinton Vanguara Labor Society New York City Temple Hall

Supreme Court Hears Virginia Minor Voting Rights Case

The Supreme Court focused on Virginia L. Minor and her husband challenging Missouri registrar Happersett for denying registration as a voter. The argument centered on US citizenship entitling women to vote for federal offices, with judges probing whether citizenship grants voting rights and how state regulation may not bar enjoyment.

Washington Supreme Court Virginia L. Minor Happersett Missouri Justice Field

Carnival procession and tableaux dazzle Memphis crowd

In Memphis on February 9 the carnival drew huge crowds. A daytime parade featured Ulks, and the night showcased a grand Tableaux pageant with magnificent costumes illuminated by cabium lights, highlighting the event’s splendor.

Memphis Tenn

Funeral of Senator Buckingham Draws Wide Outpouring

Norwich Conn Feb 9 The funeral drew huge crowds from Lebanon Hartford New Haven and New London with officials and private delegates from state and federal levels. Notables Hamlin Sherman Fenton Washburn Stevenson Eaton Porter Gilman Ingersoll Gow Merriam Giesy led services at Broadway Church.</s>

Norwwich Conn Buckingham Lebanon Hartford New Haven New London Senate of the United States Hamlin Sherman Fenton Washburn Stevenson Hawley Jewell Gow Ingersoll English Eaton Connecticut Porter Yale College French United States Senate Broadway Church Senator Buckingham H. H. Osgood W. Fitch Gen. Gorse Thomas Fitch Matson Bond E. 8. Selden Giesy

Debate on telegraph as post roads and press control

The Butler backed bill seeks post road status for telegraph lines and federal regulation of transmission of commercial and other intelligence. The accompanying report argues government power to own or control telegraph to curb prices and monopolies, criticizing Western Union and New York Associated Press for their business ties and pressure on news access. It warns that journals must submit to AP rules or lose telegraphic news, readers, and advertising.

Washington Butler Committee On the Judiciary Post Office Service Western Union Telegraph Company New York Associated Press Associated Press Telegraphic

Record Cold Across Cities With Frigid February Readings

The chief signal officer reports temperatures below zero at multiple stations including Albany Buffalo Cleveland and Boston while North Platte Omaha and St Paul show above zero. Providence Syracuse New York Baltimore report extreme cold with 15 degrees below zero in Syracuse and four degrees above zero in New York.

Washington Fes Teatig Albany Buffalo Cleveland Portland Burlington Grand Haven Port Huron Boston Parry Sound Toronto Ottawa Montreal Quebec North Platte Omaha Davenport la Crosse St. Paul Yankton Pembina Ft. Garry Bismark Duluth Breckenridge Providence R.J Syracuse N. Y New York Baltimore

Clerical Charge Interdicted by German Authorities

The Bishop of Strasbourg issued a charge to his clergy claiming church persecution. German authorities seized the copies and banned promulgation. In France, the Bonapartist candidate in Cotes du Nord has withdrawn from the contest.

Paris Fen Strasbourg Cotes du Nord

Archduke Johann Salvator Arrested in Vienna over pamphlet

Archduke Johann Salvator of Tuscany an Austrian army officer has been ordered under arrest after a pamphlet on military reorganization in which he violently attacks Germany and says Austria and Germany are on the brink of war.

Vienna Furs Johann Salvator Tuscany Germany Austria

Financial and Commercial Snippets From European Markets

Summary of European financial and commodity updates dated February 9. Reports cover Bank of England bullion drawdown of 500 pounds, Consols at 92 4/4, bullion and cotton markets in Liverpool and London, wheat and flour prices in the UK, and freight notes. Includes U S 5208 bonds at 1362 and overseas price movements in Paris and Frankfurt.

Ac Don Erie London Bank of England Paris Rentes Prankfort U. S Liverpool de Orleans California United Kingdom Manchester Beerbohm Queenstown England

Tobacco tax threatens trade says Cincinnati board

The Cincinnati Tobacco Board of Trade adopted resolutions opposing any tobacco tax hike as harmful to all trade branches and unlikely to increase revenue. The funeral of Hon. Samuel F. Hersey will be at his Bangor residence at 2 30 this afternoon, conducted by Rev. Amory Battles, with burial at Mt Hope Cemetery vault. Flags on public buildings will be at half mast. A Lowell coroner's inquest found Patrick Farrell died of apoplexy induced by intemperance at No 16 Lewis street, between 12 and 1 PM Friday February 5, from his alleged murder by his wife.

Cincinnati Tobacco Board of Trade Samuel F. Hersey Bangor Amory Battles Mt. Hope Lowell Mass Patrick Farrell Lewis Street

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