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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1875

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2

House Debates Tariff Bill Dominates Congress Session

The House spent most of the day on the tariff bill with limited amendments. Exemptions in the sugar section were clarified, and the import duty on melado defined. Memorial Day observances and tributes to deceased members Crocker Hooper and Rice were noted in both Houses.

Mississippi River Congress Senate Buckingham House Crocker and Hooper Marsachuccett Rice O'‘hwois

The Revenue Bill Vote on Whiskey Tax and Stock Tax

The first vote on Southard amendments to strike the whiskey tax section failed 14 to 96. Randall proposed lowering the tax to ninety cents, but the move failed 3 to 98. Banping of Ohio sought to strike stock on hand tax, Pawes explained that removing it would tax stock on hand one dollar.

Southard Cox Randall Banping Ohio Pawes

Proclamation Viewed by President in Extra Senate Session

In Washington on February 18 the President reviewed a proclamation during an extra session of the Senate. The brief message notes the ceremonial viewing of the document by the Chief Executive amid ongoing legislative work. The wording suggests formal acceptance or acknowledgment of the proclamation’s contents.

Senate Washington Pineenbac United States Ulysses S. Grant Senate of Capitol Washinton United States of America U. S. Grant Hamilton Fish

Weavers' Union By-Law Sparks Partial Falls in Fall River Mills

Fall River Mass February 13 reports ongoing partial strikes in local mills despite a union by law clause. At Stafford Mill about one third of weavers walked out and were told of no reemployment, causing the mill to close. Metacomet Mill saw layoffs of deemed incompetent workers amid a strike linked reshuffles. Leaders deny support to strikers but cannot stop actions as more operatives quit. If pace continues, most city mills may shut within days as both manufacturers and workers maintain hard line.

Worcester County Liteon County Worcester Fitchburg Wickham Gov. Tilden William M. Tweed Henry Starkweather Fall River Mass Fes Manter Mid Fund Stafford Metacomet Washington, Fen Senate Morton Congress Louisiana Anthony Windom Washburn Morrills Scott Frelingbuyeen Edmunds House Colorado Pinchback White House Casey Tilton Fullerton George A. Bell Columbia Heights Cty Brooklyn Plymouth Church Halliday Woodruff & Robinson Beecher Moulton Pilton Tlton Mr Halliday Ocean Mr Tillon Hawk Us Plymouth Evarts Hiton Shearman Woodhull Church Mr Beecher Newson Bell Independent Bowen Joseph Richards Fulerton Montclair N. J New York the Independent Oxford Street Livingston Street Broadway Baker Jeremiah P. Robinson Faerton Krow Henry Ward Leecher Bonce Montague Street

Shooting at religious meeting wounds three Ky residents

A Riverton Ky despatch reports a shooting during a Willard church gathering. Three men named Rooke Montgomery and Rose exchanged fire, fifteen shots fired. Rooke seriously wounded Rose lightly hurt Miss Matuly shot between the shoulders likely fatal. The feud arose from an elafella. A previous exchange near three months ago wounded Rooke sightly Noarredis.

Cincinnati Riverton Willard Rooke Montgomery Rose Miss Matuly Noarredis

Senate Adjourns After Prolonged Session on Appropriation Bill

The Sofian Appropriation bill faced amendments but was shelved as the Senate adjourned after nearly 29 hours in continuous session pending discussion.

Senate Sofian

Senate debates Kellogg Pinchback Louisiana seat dispute

Senatorial arguments recount Kellogg’s Louisiana governorship and Pinchback’s claim to a seat. Hager and Anthony address legitimacy, federal interference, and court rulings as they clash over recognition. Adjournment motions fail. Boutwell’s speech follows.

Appeal by Southern Democrats for Unity and Justice in Reconstruction

Southern Democratic leaders urge restraint and patience to protect rights and voting for Black citizens. They warn against Republican appeals to violence and outline a plan for peace, fair treatment, and continued self-government, signed by senators and representatives from the South.

Federal Congress Republican Party Agrin South Reecord Congress Bryant, Boyarts Charles Francis Adams George Goldshwaite Alabama John W. Stevenson Kentucky T. M. Norwood Georgia Henry Cooper Tennessee J. B. Gordon Virginia M. W. Ransom North Carolina T. C. McCreery Lewis F. Bogg Missouri John W. Johnston Merriman George M. Adams John B. Clark, Jr William E. Arthur Abram Comanzo Milton J. Durham Eppa Hunton Robert A. Hatcher Thomas M. Gunter Arkansas John M. Glover William P. McLean Texas James M. Leach North Ca Olina Robert B. Vance William M. Robbins Thomas 8. Ashe James H. Blount John T. Harris Thomas Whitehead Elisha D. Stemford William J. Stone Joseph £. Sloss John DL. Young Astus Wells Charles H. Milliken William B. Read Lucius Lama Mississippi

King Rebuffs Minnesota Legislature Over Pacific Mail Inquiry

A long letter from Wm. King to the Minnesota Legislature denies their right to inquire into his private affairs and resists resignation. He claims no funds were used to influence Pacific Mail votes and defends his integrity. The missive, dated February 11, blasts Senators Donnelly and Wilkinson and offers no address.

Paul Minn King Pacific Mail Donnelly Wilkinson Congress

Maine Historical Society Meeting Debates First New England Settlement

The Maine Historical Society met in Portland to amend and pass a resolution thanking J. W. Thornton of Massachusetts for Trelawney papers on Richmond Island settlement. Papers on Pemaquid and Plymouth sparked lively discussion about the first New England settlement. The International Steamship Line invited the society to an excursion down the coast next June.

Portland Maine Historical Society J. W. Thornton Massachusetts Richmond Island Pemaquid Plymouth New England International Steamship Line

Toneka special saves and northern allies in Indian conflict

The report states Lieut Baldwin and General McKenzie command forces that have repelled Southern bands, with 500 fighting men remaining and four divisions under McKenzie, Davidson, Hat, and Biddle active in harassment. The overall outlook for a quick settlement of the Indian conflict is described as increasingly hopeful.

St, Louis Balawis McKencie Davidcon Cols Laldwin

Sledding accident leaves man dead in Worcester

In Worcester Massachusetts tonight a six person coast event ended when a broken steering rope caused the sled to hit a fence. Edward J Cannam who steered suffered a fractured skull and died shortly after. Anns Quinn sustained a broken leg and Lorraine Monnahan sprained an ankle. The remaining participants, all 16 years old, were severely bruised.

Worcester. Mass Fep Edward J. Cannam Anns Quinn Lorene Monnahan A.e

Washburn Withdrawn as U S Senator Candidate in Minnesota

At a St Paul conference the friends of W N Washburn withdrew his name as a candidate for U S Senator. Four on ballot were Lochren 64 Cole 8 McMillen 57 Ramsey 5 scattering 13. Losbren remains near election with five votes from Minnesota and Hennepin county expected to switch to him when votes choose.

St Paul Fes Friends of W.N. Washburn U. S Fou Ba'lois Wee Losbren Minnesota Hennepn County Lochren Cole McMillen Ramsey Scattering

Pittsfield Editor Sued for Libel in New Hampshire Case

John C. Cashman editor of the Pittsfield Star is sued for libel by Hiram A. Tutue for 210000. Cashman was arrested. Dr W Horton longtime Brattleboro physician died suddenly of pneumonia at eighty. K Ross father of Charley Ross searches New Jersey for Mosher and Douglas but finds nothing. United States Ecclest meeting noted.

John C. Cashman Pittsfield N. H Hiram A. Tutue Cashman W. Horton Brattleboro K. Ross Charley Ross South Amboy Metachio New Jersey Severa Mosher Douglas United States

Debates Over Mitchel Disqualification in Commons

In London at the opening of Parliament the House debates Tipperary seat eligibility for Don Mitchel a convicted felon Disraeli moves to disqualify and a postponement is rejected 102 to 268 Gladstone votes with Home Rulers while Mitchel ill plus possible successors emerge. Four German ships ready at Wilhelmshaven for possible action against Spain over the Gustav affair policy shifts threaten Cartists.

London Fes House of Commons Kenealy Stoke-on-Trent John Bright Whalley Dieraeli Tie House Don Mitchel Tipperary Disraeli Mitchel O'Shaughnessy Limerick Kaic Baga't Wiliam Vernon Harcourt de Ay Gathorne Hardy Martir Mitch House Halle Gladstone Kickham Fenton Flil Spanish Spain Gustav

Paris eB 13 Senate reform bill outlines selection plan

Richland Left Centres propose a single bill for organizing the Senate. Assembly would appoint seventy-five senators nonrenewable. Twenty-five elected by Councils-General, with one-third renewed every three years. President Mac Mbop agrees to renounce executive prerogatives in appointments.

Paris Senate Muorepal Councils Arondiseement Electon Mac Mbop

Cotton Market Notes and Shipping Data

Frankfort dispatches from February 18 report U S 520s of 1862 at 99 with quick sales. Liverpool notes 12 000 bales traded with 2000 for speculation and export and prices on middling uplands. May delivery in April remains. London soothed spirits of petroleum at 3q.

Frankfort U. S Liverpool Midpe London St Louis Colorado Milwaukee Toledo Michigan Detroit Chicago

Boundary Talks and Legal Turmoil Across Canada and Alaska

In Ottawa and nearby, Canadian MPs debate Alaska boundary issues and potential purchase options. New Brunswick's legislature meets amid school act constitutional questions and immigration focus. A Minn. editor faces contempt of court. Ontario Grand Lodge condemns a Parliament amnesty move. Montreal honors the death of William Molson.

Alaska Unitad NEW Brunswick Legislature Ottawa House of Conmons Roscoe Victoria Iportance British Columbia Descosmos United States Alaska Territory Thompson Bunster McKenzie Capt Norris American Lake John N. B New Brunswick Pau Minn Eveting Fort Garry Luxion Free Press Wood Court of Queen’s Bench Lepue Napaneef Ont Ontario Grand Lodge of Grancemen Dominica Riel Montreal Canada William Mo'son Mo'son

Military Move W S F Tatsn and Tait

The text reports Allied forces in Yokohama and military transfer dates for English and French troops, with final deployment to be completed by mid February. It notes expenditures by the Japanese government for the Philadelphia Canal project and a railway plan from Yedo northward. Foreign unrest in Yokohama and Seddon is mentioned as reaching a fevered limit.

SF —Tatsn EFC Lic San Francisco Frc Verrerre A Stelen Yokohama iG.a Engiis Tom Yotohma Tie Snapy Cary Philadelphia Daimo Arva Yokohama Seddo

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