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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1875

Page

2

Washington D C Senate action and tax proposals

The Steamboat Bill faces defeat by Conkling opposition and amendments, risking a conference if needed. Finance Committee is flooded with opposition to whiskey and tobacco tax increases. Senate defeats district government amendments signaling abolition of suffrage. Union Pacific settlement talks with Treasury voiced as unsatisfactory. Sartoris joins a shooting match near the city finishing second. Grant Arkansas message under Senate review with no clear outcome. Grasshopper relief instructions issued by the War Department. Kelley’s tariff remarks noted. Hooper remains gravely ill at home.

Conkling Senate Congress Ways and Means Committee Tse District of Columbia Union Pacific Railroad Sydney Dillon United States Secretary of the Treasury Sartoris Grant Arkansas Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections War Department Kelley Hooper E. Ff. Roberta New York Treasury Pennsylvania Roberts Ways and Dawes Kelsley Bo and Ballion National Credit

Legislative actions on currency reform and library site plan

The President signed acts on mining resource development and Virginia’s Henry Heth disability. The Banking and Currency Committee debated bank note printing and a distinctive government paper. Senate Public Buildings considered purchasing Capitol adjacent squares or expanding the Library of Congress site, with plans also affecting a National Museum and zoological garden.

Associated Press Washington United States Henry Heth Virginia Committee On Banking and Currency Treasury Department Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Congressional Library Senate Committee On Public Buildings Morrill Vermont Capitol Library of Congress Jet Committee Judiciary Square Post Office Department National Museum of Natural History

Fire Rips Portland Woodworking Shop and Providence Home

Portland Maine February 12 a wooden shop on Commercial street foot of Cross street occupied by Leighton Colliers and Doherty painters was destroyed by fire this morning. Building valued at 1200 dollars nothing saved. Providence Rhode Island February 12 a fire this evening caused a loss of 1000 to 1500 dollars in John Hagan's dwelling on Charles street insured.

Hartford Wm. M. Miller Main Street Starr Ives, Hamlin & Ingraham Vix Ives, Hamlin & Lograham National Connecticut William M. Miller Atock New York Alfred E. Ely Miller Meriden Conn Girard Philadelphia Capital City Albany Roger Williams Providence R. B. Allison Phenix North British Ailor Colt Portland Commercial Street Cross Street Leighton, Colliers & Doherty Rhode Island R. I John Hagan Charles Street William R. Howarth Lauriston Hall R.J Callao South America Edwin M. Leavitt Alvah Frost Charlestown N. H Chicago Ohio Senate Thomas A. Jagger Church of the Holy Trinity Southern Okt C. D. Gilman University of California Johns S. Hopkins University Johns S. Hopkins Baltimore Sherif Torrey Maine Wagner Gordon Steve Manufacturers Ite Groend Pacific Hotel San Francisco Pacific Mail Company Hogein & Terris Jyan W, McMahon, Keg,, & Promiing Young

Republicans Hold Four Hour Caucus On Election Bill

Washington reports a four hour Republican caucus debating the Southern question and the proposed act to protect electors and prevent fraud. The bill, amended, would punish violent attempts to overthrow state governments and restrict voting rights with strict penalties and federal supervision.

Adjourned Republican caucus debates anti intimidation bill turnout

At the adjourned Republican caucus in Washington on 12, attendance was under sixty House members with no Senators present. Debate focused on striking a section that would make arming at Southern polls a penal offense. Garfield and Blaine opposed the bill while others supported it. the meeting extended past midnight amid a split, with many members pledging to vote as they please.

Portland, Dallas and Salt Lake Mesars Sherman Kelley Committee On Railroads Senate Felinghuysen Committee On Yeas Mesars Cameron Flanagan Washington House of Representatives Blaine Pierce Massachusetts Poland Vermont Garfield Ohio Hawley Connecticut Hale Maine Smith Virginia Willard Michigan White Alabama Conger Tremain New York Ward Ilinois Ceasna Pennsylvania Shanks and Coburn Indiana Florida Walls United States National Congress Fra Repubcaucus Caucus Messrs Willard Whitely Georgia Wails Kasson Iowa House Mestars Pierce Shanks Republican Party Dawes Philadelphia American Iron and Steel Association Custom House National Credit Asa United States Senate Canada Presidentia Committee Daniel J. Worrell James Wharton Andrew Carnegia William Firmsstone W. E. C. Cox James J. Bennett Fayette Brown

Liederkranz Ball Dazzles New York Academy of Music

The Liederkranz ball at the Academy of Music drew a full house with grandentrance by Prince Carnival and lavish costumes. The evening featured burlesque acts, a cremation scene, and generous displays of wealth amid orderly revelry. Meanwhile ice chokes river travel from New York to Brooklyn and Jersey City, suspending ferries and stranding thousands. The Narragansett battled through heavy ice to reach Blackwell's Island. Erie objections arise over Fisk widow accounts. and rescue of children is reported.

New York Fes Academy of Music Carnival Germania Columbia Prince Carvival Mephistopheles Venus Kalakaua Windsor Hotel Aldermanic Elizabeth Brooklyn Jersey City Sandy Hook Jersey South Wall Street Hamilton Fultop Ferry Boston Blackwell’s Island Hell Gate Lana’s Point Sound East Williamsburg Hunter’s Point Harlem Narragansett Ray Allen Stonington Allen Sand’s Point Ward Throggs Neck Sam Waldron Galston Providence City of

Stormy French Assembly Debates Senate Bill and Threat of Dissolution

Paris February 12 reports a crowded session as Gen De Clasey and others push that President MacMahon did not authorize ministers to interfere. Amendments pass amid clashes with Left and Right, and a motion to proceed to a third reading is defeated 345 to 357. The Senate bill is declared destroyed as the Assembly adjourns to Monday.

Paris Assembly Senate de Clasey MacMahon M. Charreyron M. Bardoux M. Sracon M. Waddington Council-General Institute M. van Train United States Duke de Cares Marshal MacMahon Gen. de Cissey M. Gambetta Chabaud la Tour Interior Brisson Waddington van Train

So Zodont Promises Safe Teeth by Daily Cleaning

An antiquated ad copy extols So Zodont as essential to prevent tooth decay by removing every defilement within twenty four hours. It claims the formula makes enamel impervious and destruction unlikely, urging immediate use.

Wimpffen Libel Trial Opens in London

The libel suit by Gen. Wimpffen against M. de Cassagnac of Le Payn opened in London. Gens. Ducrot Le Brun Galifet testified that retreat and a plan to cut German lines were impracticable. the emperor ordered the white flag at Sedan to save blood. Also notes Home Rule MPs plan a repeal demand and a theater manager Edward Kendall was poisoned by chloral.

London Wimpffen M. de Cassagnac le Payn Sedan Dublin Inshman House of Commons Sullivan Louth Lopes Edward Kendall

Decree Calls 70,000 Men for Military Service

A decree calls out 70,000 men for service with 15,000 to be sent to Cuba. Exemption may be bought for 8000 reals. The Bank of Spain loans 100,000,000 reals as King Alfonso arrives in Valladolid.

Maapduid Fes Cuba Bank of Spain Alfonso Valladolid

Imperial Succession Rumors in Shanghai

In Fen 12 reports from Shanghak claim uncertainty over the throne. Prince Chun's son named Kwang Sew may face disturbance to succession. Empress A Lou Te allegedly enceinte. if a son is born he becomes rightful heir. Joint regency would rule during minority. Death by suicide rumors about the Empress A Lou Te denied.

Shanghak Fen Prince Chun Kwang Sew A Lou Te

Prohibition on American Potatoes Declared

Berlin reports the State Council has decided to prohibit the importation of American potatoes. Frankfort records the death of Savigny the distinguished Citramontane on February 12.

Berlin State Council Savigny Frankfort

Fall River Weavers See Shifts, New Hires, and Union Rules

In Fall River Massachusetts workers report stable employment with four new weavers this morning while yesterday's crew did not return. W K Potter Co of Lowell seeks 720 weavers to replace strikers and sends a loom fixer candidate to the Weavers Union rather than Merchants Mill. Strikers must report to the union twice weekly to verify non employment. A delegation travels to Pawtucket for a union meeting and Flint mills weavers contribute $23075. Merchants Mill denies reports of looms running without werps and notes six extra looms in operation today.

Fall River Mass Merchants’ Mill W. K. Potter & Co Lowell W. H. Jennings J. W. Willis Weavers’ Union Weavers’ Committee Pawtucket R. L Flint Mills Morton

Minnesota and West Virginia Legislatures Hold Senator Votes

In St Paul Minnesota the joint convention vote for United States Senator shows Ramsey 52 Lochen 45 and Davis 30. In Charlestown West Virginia the joint session tally lists Camden 29 Walker 24 Price 18 and 8 scattering.

ST. Paul Minn United States Ramsey Lochen Davis Poreault Cincinnati Charlestown West Virginia Camden Walker Price Scattering

London and Liverpool Market Reports on Cotton and Grains

Market briefs from London and Liverpool note dull cotton with middling uplands at 7 3/4d to 7 1/2d, and American sales in Liverpool totaling 6,300 bales. Wheat and corn prices ease, with California wheat around 9s 3d and New mixed American corn at 33s 34s 6d per quarter. Feeds and livestock show varied prices, while war tariffs and port stocks discussed.

Financial and Commercial London Erie Faris Frankfort Liverpool Orleans California Middlin Uplands Manchester Beerbohm Mark Lane Queenstown

Manchesterman Shoots Self After Breakfast Visit

Octavius L Messier of Manchester arrived by morning train and after breakfast at the Tremont House requested a room. Pistol shots were heard soon after. he wounded himself five times, three in the breast and two in the head. A letter to his wife hints business matters caused the act. He remains conscious.

Nashua Octavius L. Messier Manchester Tremont House

Severe Weather Disrupts Railway Travel

Severe weather halts railway service causing delays and travel disruption. Prohibitory liquor system BTC remains in effect as authorities monitor conditions.

BTC

Mining Stock Quotations From San Francisco Market

San Francisco reports latest mining stock quotations with prices for Ophir Mexican Gould & Curry Best & Belcher Savage Chal lur Hall & Norcross Crown Point yellow Jacket Imperial Empire Kentucky Alpha Icher Confidence Consolidated Virginia Sierra Nevada California Exchequer Segregated Belcher Overman Justice sugar Union Caledonia.

San Francisco Freb Ophir Mexican Gould & Curry Best & Belcher Savage Challur Hall & Norcross Crown Point Ellow Jacket Imperial Empire Kentruck Alpha Icher Confidence Consolidated Virginia Sierra Nevada California Exchequer Belcher Overman Justice Union Caledonia

State Fish Preservation Association Incorporates

The Maine State Association for the Preservation of Fish met at Augusta House and accepted its act of incorporation. Officers elected include John H. Kimball as President and Wm. S. Badger as Vice-President with J. W. Clapp as Secretary and Treasurer. A fifteen member board and a three member executive committee were chosen.

Augusta State Association For the Preservation of Fish Augusta House John H. Kimball Bath Wm. S. Badger J. W. Clapp

Portsmouth Harbor Clear After Blockages Invite Fishing Fleet

Port town reports harbors along the coast blocked but Portsmouth harbor is clear. Philadelphia coal merchants telegrammed for status and a larger steam and sail fishing fleet has arrived, making a good business in town.

Portsmouth N. H Philadelphia

Indictments Found Against City Daily Paper Managers

The Grand Jury has indicted the business managers of the city morning and evening papers over lottery advertisements. It is certain the papers will contest the indictments, arguing the ads cited are not lotteries.

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