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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1872

Page

2

Morality and politics frame Alabama claims talks

The Times says prospects of settlement before the Geneva Board of Arbitration look bleak and urges efforts to avert recrimination. The Telegraph accuses the Treaty of Washington of surrender and demands terms that a victor would press. The Observer awaits Washington’s reply and hints it will push for Geneva reference. The Cambridge Oxford boat race is slated for March 24 on the Thames, with Cambridge favored two to one. A terrible storm lashes Ireland.

Treasury Department New York Custom House Patterson Treasury Department New York the Times Alabama Geneva Board of Arbitration Daily Telegraph Treaty of Washington England United States Standard and Post Washington Karl Granville Cambridge Oxford Thames Ireland London Times London Manchester Courier Chicago Earl Granville Cuba Porto Rico Tichborne Radcliffe

Canada and Britain discussed. no separation treaty exists

A Quebec despatch quotes Minister of Public Works Langerin denying any treaty of separation between Canada and Great Britain. He says Parliament would decide such matters and no negotiations or overtures have occurred. Premier Chanveau and Lieut. Governor Belauis confirm no knowledge of such a treaty. In Sackville, the Tantamara river bridge pier is weakened by ice and trains run only to Sackville. a ferry linking the St John and Bangor lines was damaged in a harbor collision.

New York Quebec Langerin Canada Great Britain Dominion M. Chanveau Belauis St. Joan N. B Fen Tantamara River Sackville St. John Bangor Zabriskie New Jersey Cincinnati Philadelphia James Howard Grand Duke Alexis New Orleans Mississippi River Cairo Columbus Congressional Committee Washington Memphis Paterson N. J Tuttle Treasury Robert Anderson Fortress Monroe North Cahoon Walker James F. Bramlette Bramlette Louisville Virginia Woody Ruffin Lewis Schwartz John Seyes United States Lincoln Liberia Methodist Episcopal Church Springfield Ohio Rockford Ill Harper Baker Hudson County Dennis Reardon Elizabethport Baylge Newark International Society Lowell Mass Major Every Little Rock Arkansas White River Valley Railroad Colorado Congress

Colfax Rejects Personal Bid to Preserve Grant Unity

A Cincinnati Gazette despatch reports Vice President Colfax denying any bid for the presidency. He reiterates support for Grant's renomination, cites harmony with Grant, and states he would accept the Vice Presidency if selected, but will back any chosen candidate to maintain Republican unity.

Philadelphia Forney Washington Republican Party Gen. Grant Grant Republican Pennsylvania Sumner Fenton New York Indianapolis Cincinnati Gazette Colfax Journal Indiana National Convention United States Gen. Grint Scully

Defaulting City Treasurer and Rail Official Convicted

In Philadelphia Quarter Session Joseph F. Mercer defaulting City Treasurer is fined 300000 and imprisoned four years nine months. Charles T. Yerkes Jr a broker is fined 500 and given two years nine months life imprisonment. Scranton clerk John O Connor from Delaware, Lackawanna and Western absconded with 10000 of company funds, traced to Binghamton and then possibly New York or Boston.

Philadelphia Fes Joseph F. Mercer Charles T. Yerkes, Jr Mercer Yerkes Scranton John O’connor Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Binghamton New York Boston Young O’connor First National Bank O’connor

Murderer Schaffer Convicted in Illinois

Frederik Schaffer was found guilty of the murder of Alvin Von Porwit near Dwight Station on January 23. The jury sentenced him to eighteen years in the penitentiary, with the defendant displaying nervous, unconscious conduct throughout the trial.

Pontiac Ill Frederik Schaffer Alvin von Porwit Dwight Station

Fires Hit Saloons and Barns in Multiple Towns

In Bangor Maine a liquor saloon owned by J W Downe and occupied by P Ackerman burned, with Ackerman insured for 1000 and Downe facing 6300 loss on a neighboring grocery, both partially damaged. In Erie Pennsylvania a gas well fire burned Wm Bell and destroyed the derrick and engine house as a large gas vein was struck. In South Adams Massachusetts a large barn owned by Timothy Parker burned with 2500 loss and no insurance. Kingston Pennsylvania mention ends abruptly.

Brannor, Mg Fes J. W. Downe P. Ackerman Ackerman Downe Erik Wm. Bell South Adams Mass Springfield Timothy Parker

Track An Important Real Estate Case Settled

Real estate suit reaches settlement when a noted defendant is taken into custody. Court papers indicate a resolution favoring the plaintiff with terms not disclosed. Public records show ongoing enforcement actions pending final approval.

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