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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1872

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2

Reform urged in Grand Jury selection in Stokes trial

New York observers note the Stokes case highlights flaws in Grand Jury selection and calls for reform. Testimony reveals repeated use of old juries, with officials admitting oath-based admissions and weak adherence to the statute. Critics accuse the district attorney of being pressured by Stokes’ counsel. The piece also covers a legal reversal in a railroad bankruptcy and exposes alleged misuse of funds by two defunct savings banks, including lavish European travel and a bridal tour funded by depositors’ money.

Stokes Garvin Boston, Hartford and Brif Railroad James Tom Murphy New York Barbour Boston, Hartford and Erie Massachusetts Connecticut Blatchford Woodruff Judge Blatchford Tammany Ring Europe Anthony C. Jones J. Creski Yorkville Boston, Hartford and Erie Railroad U.S Boston, Dartford and Erie Railroad Company Seth Adams United States District Court James Alden District Court of Alden

Debate on tax papers and Napoleon reference passes Assembly

The Assembly debated a proposal to stamp tax papers with Occasional by the war of 1870. The Left proposed Declared by Napoleon, later joined by And continued by the Government of September, an amendment adopted as the measure passed. Count de Chambord, with Right delegates, plans Antwerp trip to seek his sanction for a French monarchy, but prospects are slim.

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