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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1879

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Tobacco production and prices in 1877 78 crop report

The article notes tobacco prices averaged 5.6 cents per pound on December 1 1878 due to oversupply. It estimates 1877 exports and production around 463 million pounds with about 490 million pounds after home use and tax evasion. 1878 yields are up slightly except Kentucky. Estimated 1878 crop around 93 million pounds worth 22 million dollars. Bankrupt Habanas sale for a dollar per thousand expected to be active.

Kentucky

Insurance Leaders Shuffle Likely As Hyde Emerges Leader

Policy holders of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company on Monday signaled likely changes at the top with Hon. J. F. Hyde named as a prospective successor. President Thornton departs amid praise for steady stewardship, leaving the firm in strong financial shape and poised for continuity.

John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company J. F. Hyde Newton Weed Thornton

Defeat in South Africa and Zulu victory at Tugela River

Report of a catastrophic British defeat in Southern Africa where 600 native auxiliaries were wiped out near the Tugela by about 20 000 Zulus who seized 102 wagons 1000 oxen and large supplies. Estimates claim 5000 Zulus killed or wounded and over 500 British troops and officers lost. A separate Washington caucus pledged to oppose Republican laws. Plague Typhus and smallpox spread in Russia with Siberian outbreaks. The Potter Committee seeks to finish testimony this week. A Troy man attempted to poison and kill his three children before slashing his own throat after his wife eloped.

Africa Tugels River Washington United States Congress Ropeson Potter Troy N. Y

Senior Justice Clifford Highlighted for Diligence and Health

An observer in Washington recounts an evening with the senior Supreme Court Justice Clifford and his wife at the National Hotel. Clifford reads and prepares opinions for Monday's Court session, admired for his industry, vigor, and unwavering integrity. Maine roots and New England pride accompany his notable public service.

The Post Washington United States Supreme Court Clifford National Hotel Maine New England

Congressional Battle Over Test Oath And Appropriations

A crowded Democratic caucus in Washington debates the repeal of the test oath and election supervision statutes, with Thurman proposing to attach them to the Legislative Appropriation bill. Speaker Randall and others push back, signaling a hot fight in both houses.

Messrs Reagan Mills Thurman United States South Thachman Anda Randall Southard Ohio

Michigan Senator Christiancy Resignation Sent to Governor

Telegram from Lansing reports I. Christiancy has handed his resignation as Michigan senator to Gov. Crosswell to take effect today. Naval note: Commander Johnson detached from ordnance duty at Portsmouth and placed on waiting orders. Virginia Senator Johnston is alarmingly ill.

Lansing I. ¥. Christiancy Michigan Crosswell NAVAL Johnson Portsmouth Navy Yard Senator Johnston Virginia

Butterfield Claim Against Danish Government Near Settlement

Special Despatch notes increasing likelihood of early settlement for Gen. Carlos Butterfield’s long pending claim against Denmark. President has sent a message with a State Department report to Congress, with House Foreign Affairs Committee expected to act promptly. Butterfield, who served in Mexico during the war and aided US trade with Spanish America, is seen as deserving of fair consideration under a stronger American foreign policy.

Hewett Alabama Committee On Ward B. Burnett First New York Volunteers Burnett Jackson Mexico Boston Post Washington Carlos Butterfield Congress House Committee On Foreign Affairs Butterfield Great Britain Gen. Butterfield United States Spanish America

Potter Investigating Committee Delayed by House Measures

Washington rec 10 reports no meeting today as House actions pause the Potter Investigating Committee. Judge Southwood to testify on Louisiana bribery acts. Swayse subpoena debated. Randolph Tucker to explain cipher telegrams. Woolley from Cincinnati and other witnesses expected. Aim to conclude hearings this week for report preparation.

Washington Rer Potter House Southwood Lousiana Subpena Swayse New Orleans Swayse Randolph Tucker Woolley Cincinnati

Washington Briefs From Capitol Report

The Conference on the Navy Appropriation bill settled differences with a 283 000 gap and Senate surrender of 75 060. The Judiciary panel rejected no vote on the Geneva Award Distribution bill. Robbins sought House time this week for the Sugar bill and next week for other committee business. The Teller Committee discussed future action and Hoar proposed a sub committee to study elections in South Carolina and Louisiana. Adjournment occurred and Frazer of China testified to Seward's good repute in China.

Senate Commerce Committee House Manning Mississippi Washington Committee of Conference On the Navy Senate Senate Committee On the Judiciary Robbins Ways and Means Committee Teller Committee Senator Hoar South Carolina Louisiana Frazer China Seward

Michigan Delegation Alleges Treason by Congressman-Elect Newberry

The Washington Star reports Michigan lawmakers fractured after Congress meets elect Newberry from Detroit amid claims of arch treason. Zach Chandler’s guidance is blamed for past harmony, and Chandler’s labor movement efforts helped elect Newberry by splitting the regular Democratic vote. Newberry seeks control of district appointments, opposing Chandler.

Washington Star Michigan Newberry Detroit Zach Chandler Congress Bell Chandler Senate Committee On Commerce Adlverse

Butler Plans to Capture National Movement at Feb Meeting

Washington reports a looming political intrigue to shift the national movement to General Butler. A meeting of National and Greenback leaders is set for February 22 with Butler seeking to have a platform endorsing his views. Opponents call him a political fraud and anticipate heated conference debating his plan.

Washington Butler Buchanan Indiana Massachusetts Gen. Butler Gen Butler

Netherlands tariff change frees many tools from duties

The American Consul at Amsterdam reports a ministerial resolution altering the Netherlands tariff. Finished tools used by mechanics and serving as aids to work, including tools with handles, become duty free. Parts such as hammers and chisels without handles, and augers without piercers, in the same bought condition are exempt. Tools of spelter or zinc stay dutiable, and certain instrument categories remain taxable.

Washington Amsterdam Netherlands

Senate confirms several nominations in Washington

The Senate approves reappointments for James A. Hall in Waldo borough Maine and J. W. Sargent in Kennebunk Maine as Collectors of Customs. Postmasters named include John W. Kimball Fitchburg Massachusetts George Sherman Lonsdale Rhode Island and W H Cheney South Manchester Connecticut. Morning papers hint that Judge Humphreys of the District Supreme Court may challenge District Attorney Riddle after being publicly denounced for intoxication.

Washington Senate James A. Hall Waldoboro J. W. Sargent Kennebunk John W. Kimball Fitchburg Mass George Sherman Lonsdale R. I W. H. Cheney South Manchester Conn Humphreys District Supreme Court Riddle

War in Africa reports massive British defeat at Tugela

Cape Town and London despatches recount a disastrous British march into Zululand. A 600-strong column including Twenty-fourth Regiment units and artillery was annihilated near Tugela by about 20,000 Zulus, with heavy British officer casualties and the loss of wagons rifles ammunition and provisions. Authorities warn Natal and Porgoland face danger and reinforcements are requested.

Cape Town St. Vincent Fes Twenty-fourth Regiment Tugela River Twenty-fourth London Royal Artillery Natal Porgoland Lord Chelmsford Bartle Frere England Mauritius Tenedos Simon’s Bay Insandusana Lord Clelmsford the Times

Plague and Epidemics Hit Various Russian Regions

Reports from Russia warn of widespread illness and multiple outbreaks. Typhus and smallpox rise in Tver, with 106 smallpox cases in one village and 18 deaths. Cattle plague hits Ekaterinoslav area, spreading to 27 localities with about 2000 cattle affected. Plague reported near the Kieti Railway and in Rostov. Mass graves and unburied plague victims cited in Astrachan.

London Berlin Russia Saratoff Kamishin Tver Ekatrinoslav Kieti Orsk Tambov Rostov Werlanki Volga Kavala Mean ST. Petersburg The Golos Astrachan Exvostajewsker

Definitive Russo Turkish Peace Treaty Outlines Ambiguities

In Constantinople on February 10 the peace treaty reaffirms that wartime indemnities and relief for Russian residents remaining unresolved. It preserves San Stefano clauses, leaves future talks on compensation, and pardons those involved in Roumelian disturbances. Serbia Montenegro and Romania gain independence, with their future dealings with the Porte left open. Russia bars Roumelian protests to the Assembly of Notables and directs Todleben and Labanoff to curb the Roumelian deputation’s Tirnovo march.

Constantinople Russia Turkey San Stefano Berlin Servia Montenegro Roumania Porte Todleben Prince Labanoff Tirnovo Assembly of Notables Roumelia Bulgaria

Cattle Disease at Wiganthorpe Spurs Trade Debate

Pleuro-pneumonia breaks out among cattle at Wiganthorpe near Malton in Yorks. Britain delays new import restrictions from the United States past Feb 28 while awaiting further proof of outbreak. Mersey Dock Board starts lairage as Privy Council orders revoking article 13 of foreign animals rule for United States until March 3, 1879. The order now affects Great Britain ports only.

London Wiganthorpe Malton County of York United States Mersey Dock Board Privy Council Great Britain

Liverpool Strike Grows as Sailors Form Union

In Liverpool the dock strike persists with 50 000 to 60 000 strikers. Five hundred Glasgow workers arrive to man Cunard docks. A laborers deputation seeks talks with the Steamship Owners Association but cannot bargain. No ships sailed Monday. Sailors show willingness to deputize for settlement. Dundee mills reportedly plan a general lockout if the strike broadens.

Liverpool Glasgow Cunard Steamship Owners’ Association Dundee

Customs Reform Aims At Impartial Service Overhauls

New York report notes Naval Officer Silas Burt confirming a plan to thoroughly investigate all customs service branches and make changes based on character and efficiency, removing politics. Other items include Harrison’s arrest for grand larceny, a failed trial in a cotton tax suit, Tammany Society by law actions, charity ball proceeds, a 12 year old manslaughter plea, bail-jump arrests, Vanderbilt suit set for April, and several business failures.

New York Silas Burt Merritt Customs Service James H. Harrison New Jersey Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Harrison Philadelphia G. L John Kouns New Orleans United States O. N. Cutter Wallace Barrett Arthur Lowry Edward Cooper Thomas Hallissy Bridget Hallissy Cay Gilders Cornelius J. Vanderbilt William H. Vanderbilt Sedgwick The Stock Exchange Sewell John Bonner Martin Gross Gold Street Jacob Slaight Gross Mullarkey Oliver Gibbs & Co

Fire losses across multiple towns reported in brief

Fire outbreaks cause substantial damage in Indiana Maine New Hampshire New York Nova Scotia and Pennsylvania with many buildings destroyed or damaged and insured losses listed. Notable totals include G W Northern in Lepaton loss 12000 and Durant Perkins paints shop 8000 both partially insured. Asbury University building Greencastle a total loss. Norristown PA tack works stock and building insured 60000. Bronxville NY residence loss 40000.

Lepaton N. H Fes G. W. Northern A.L. Worthen Odd Fellows’ Hall Armory Shaw Rifles P. E. Davis Durant & Perkins Ous H. P. Kendrick Tenne Haute Syp Asbury University Greencastle College Museum Whitcomb Asbury Keene Fen Five Mile Square Frank Nims George B. Ellis Spencer Tileston Watertown N. Y Dexter Messrs Wood Winn Smith Halifax N.S Leahy Philadelphia Peninsylvania Norristown Farmington Henry I. Jolby New Durham Great Falls Luther Hayes Milton New York A. Masterton Bronxville

Petition for clemency in Devlin murder case in Lowell

In Lowell a petition seeks to commute William H. Devlin’s death sentence to life imprisonment. Proponents argue child testimony, intoxication and lack of deliberate premeditation warrant mercy. Signers include Mayer Richardson Aldermen Barker Dimon and Senator Jewett.

Lowell Mass William H. Devlin Devlin Mayer Richardson Barker Dimon Senator Jewett

Portland Hackman Dies From Religious Insanity

Obituary notes the Portland hackman Mr L B Cummings dying Saturday amid reports of religious insanity. Several other local deaths and incidents are listed including John Wild after a runaway team accident in Biddeford and two veterans of the war of 1812, plus a bangor murder linked to a later case.

L. B. Cummings Portland John Wild Biddeford Quebec Liverpool Charles H. Blood John H. Hood Coventry Eng America Great Britain George T. Patch Kittery New Castle Joseph Black Kittery Point Skillings Secarboro Elliot Mr Elliot Larrabee Saco Valley Avenue Bangor Elisha Hunt Rockland Wellman Lincolnville

Mrs M P Prichard Dies After Sudden Illness

Mrs M P Prichard wife of the late Deacon George W Prichard of Bradford died suddenly on Saturday morning. Fred Gale the medical student who nursed in the Morse family of Plainfield where seven children died of diphtheria has suffered a severe relapse after five weeks illness. Pliny Fisk Gale a former Randolph Normal School student aged 19, recently contracted the disease from Gale and was buried on Feb 5. A few other cases have appeared among those who cared for the Gales, none yet severe.

M. P Prichard George W. Prichard Bradford Fred Gale Charles Morse Plainfield Pliny Fisk Gale Randolph

Rape case, political notes, and local notices from the past

Richmond man John Troy held on $1000 for allegedly raping Carrie E. Peppon last September. Springfield is urged to support President Tilden’s renomination. Lawrence Irish Catholic societies plan a St Patrick’s Day parade celebration meeting. Frank Whitton killed by a locomotive at Buffalo. Mrs A Small of North Truro has twins, now mother of seventeen. Berkeley votes to accept Taunton district annexation with no financial burden. 59 to 54. Lalime Brothers sued over skating ban at Worcester rink. A woman deposits 2400 in gold in a Springfield bank. treasurer complains. Westfield lawyers for Kimpton deny fees due. Lawrence youth David Bowen assaults Central Pacific Dye Works superintendent after refusal of work. Salem clergyman charity scam involves a widow paper gag. Curious Georgetown marriages link widow, her daughter, and their families. New Bedford poor department costs near 40,000. appropriation asked 25,000. Edgartown division hearing defends town funds. Lawrence Aldermen explore private burial grounds at Den Rock. petition against cemetery funds. Amherst Sawyer prizes awarded in rings, peg pole, bars, clubs, tackling, tumbling. sparring exhibition closes the event.

John Troy Richmond Carrie E. Peppon Young Men's Democratic Club Springfield Tilden City of Lawrence Frank Whitton New Bedford Lake Shore Rairoad Buffalo A. ©. Small North Truro Small Berkeley Taunton John T. Potter John H. Kennard Coored Lalime Brothers Worcester H. W. Ely Kimpton South Carolina David Rowen Lawrence Rowdy Watson Central Pacific Dye House Bowen Salem Georgetown New Bedford Poor Department Edgartown Board of Aldermen of Board of Aldermen den Rock den Reek Sawyer Amherst College H.R. White Savage Doubleday E. L. Richardson Seelye A. F. Bemis Eaton H. M. Howland Arnold Die Savage Mitchell Wainwright Gillett Jones

Emma Bennett the Fall of a Hartford Agent's Daughter

Boston readers recall Joseph Bennett once Western agent for the Hartford insurer. His rapid removal, and his daughter Emma Bennett’s downfall, marked by a life of dissipation, marriage, and a fatal suicide in St. Louis after residence in Chicago. Her mother’s worldly influence and her own early flirtations led to ruin.

Boston Joseph Bennett Chicago 4¢Ma Insurance Company Hartford Bennett Emma Bennett Judge McLean Clifton Cincinnati McLean Emma Blanche Bennett Mount Auburn Seminary Wood's Theatre Frazer St. Louis

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