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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1875

Page

2

Civil rights and civil service notes from Congress

Mr Boutwell presented a petition of colored citizens of Massachusetts asking admission of P. B. Pinchback as Senator from Louisiana. A five member committee was proposed to investigate the civil service and report a reorganization bill. Mr Edmunds noted the Civil Rights bill had been discussed and would be taken up after the Indian Appropriation bill.

Massachusetts Sportsmen Worcester Massachusetts State Sportsmen’s Association National Sportsmen’s Association of United States Society For the Prevention Congress Senate House Maynard Ith Cox New York Wheeler Congressional Globe Andrew M. Cox Kentucky Dawes Springfield Armory Springfield Butler Poland Arkansas Investigating Committee Arkansas Congressional Record Jewell Ramsey Senate Committee On Post Offices and Post Roads Bangs Mars Hat Farquhar Mississippi River Falls of St. Anthony Grand Rapids Mr Windom Mr Boxy Ee Ee Committee On Indian Affairs Indian Territory Stevenson Tennessee Seceties Interior Windom Thurman Stewart Piute Nevada Pinchback Boutwell Massachusetts P. B. I. Pmebback Louisiana Wright Committee On the Civil Service Edmunds Jrene Cave Nonce Hitchcock Colorado Senate Committee On Appropriations Arizona New Mexico North Fork Canadian River Bogg Secretary of the Interior The Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church Michigan Round Valley California Rae One Road Committee Texas Pacific Railroad Company Court of Claims Kellogg Connecticut Whitthorne ARMY Wilson Iowa Holman Indiana Committee On Appropriations Buchanan Jefferson Davis Kansas S.S. Cox Ohio Coburn Randall Pennsylvania Vermont Select Committee On

Weed’s Letter Urges Third Term Opposition and Honest Democrats

The New York Tribune will publish Thurlow Weed’s letter arguing the Republican Party’s collapse stems from Grant’s third term ambitions and weak leaders. He backs specie resumption, criticizes the New York Exchange drag, and prefers an honest Democrat like Hancock or Booth over an ineffective Republican.

New York Tribune Thurlow Weed W. W. Smith Republican Party General Grant Gen. Grant New York Exchange Congress Hancock Gen. Ward China Georgia Newton Booth California

Third annual meeting of River Valley Masonic Union at Newport

Newport New Hampshire hosts the third annual meeting of the River Valley Masonic Union with many Craft members and ladies present. Officers elected include President Edward A. Chittenden and Vice Presidents Geo E Dame Geo H Babbitt Frank C Churchill. Remarks honor Connecticut River Valley Masonry Vermont New Hampshire and George Washington with readings from Gov Weston and others. Bands from Carter Boston and Hough Lebanon provided music. The gathering is described as the most successful yet.

Newport N.H Committee On the River Valley Masonic Union Edward A. Chittenden White River Junction Geo. E. Dame Geo. H. Babbitt Bellows Falls Frank C. Churchill Lebanon A. T. Waite Lymas Tf. Hayes Srvitton Hartland Connecticut River Valley Masonic Union Knight Col. J. W. Robinson Freemasonry E. A. Chittenden Vermont New Hampshire N. W. Cummer N. P. Bowman Gov. Weston George Washington Irvin T. Case Providence Holy Bible E. K. Wilkins

Policy holders debate separation of Mutual Apartment

A February meeting in Lowell evaluated a Special Committee report on severing the stock and mutual departments of the Mutual Apartment of the Traders' and Mechanics' Fire Insurance Company. The committee found a separation impractical without legislative action, and the matter was dropped without action.

Lowell Mass Traders’ and Mechanics’ Fire Insurance Company

Court Adjourns To Tuesday Morning On Washington's Birthday

The judge indicated nearing adjournment but stated work remains. The court then adjourned to Tuesday morning next as Washington's Birthday is a legal holiday.

Testimony in Tilton Beecher case brushes courtroom nerves

Thursday session features Mrs Tilton’s brother describing a sudden disturbance in the parlor and Mr Beecher’s cautionary greeting. Witness Richards notes a painful impression while Robinson recalls Beecher praising Frank Moulton as a Godraised friend. Brasher cites late hour sightings on Tilton’s steps as jurors cope with dramatic testimonies.

Tilton Mr Beecher Joseph Richards Evarts Mr Robinson Frank Moulton Beecher Frank Mr Brasher Catharine Carey Richards Elizabeth Shearman Catherine Carey J. H. Estes Petroleum V Hawley Salt Lake City Utah McKean Brigham Young Judge Dykeman Brooklyn Dr Jeffreys Pentecost Catlin Petersburg Gen. Tracy Fullerton

Inside History of Labor Troubles at Fall River Mills

A Fall River report outlines wage reductions and concessions disputed by weavers. It cites a chain of delegations from spinners to weavers, the final concession rejected for a full ten percent cut, threats against workers, and a Weavers' Committee card offering to consider reasonable settlements.

Weavers’ Committee Fall River Mass Manufacturers’ Board of Trade Parass Merchants Lowell Union Boston Old Country Joan Suita

Railroad rate war heats up as Eastern lines contest cuts

Chicago reports growing excitement over a pending railroad war with speculators buying many tickets. Eastern lines discuss cutting New York rates but limit cuts to Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington while Michigan Central and Michigan Southern seek to stay out. A freight rate meeting aims to hold tariffs as long as possible, signaling future shippers' trouble. A Milwaukee dispatch notes passage of Potter Railroad law substitute and governor signature. Baltimore notices a Western fare cut by Baltimore and Ohio met by Pennsylvania reductions, with Western freight rates nominal as shippers name terms.

New York Chicago Pittsburg Fort Wayne Fort Wayne Road Eastern Lines Pennsylvania Company Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Michigan Baltimore and Ohio

Death of Rear Admiral Bell in New Jersey

Rear-Admiral Charles H. Bell died of pneumonia yesterday morning in New Brunswick New Jersey at age 77. Butler plans Europe travel next summer and declines to speak at a Maryland fair next fall. United States Centennial Commission delays International Exhibition dates to May 10 and November 10 1876 for weather and foreign input. Alonzo Page a Pepperell Corporation watchman in Biddeford Maine sought for being three times married. He has lived with wife No 2 for eight years and recently wed Julia Thompson of Great Falls taking wife No 3.

Moulton Fullerton Francis D. Moulton Remsen Street Plymouth Church Beecher Theodore Frank Tilton Mr Beecher Elizabeth Evarts Plymouth Woodhull Mr Moulton Halliday George Robinson Clinton Street Shownass Mr Tilton Theodore Tilton Vsit M.’ Beecher Andrew McLean Brooklyn McLean Emily Faithfull Miss Faithfull Charles H. Bell New Brunswick N.J En. Butler Europe Maryland United States Centennial Commission Alonz. Page Pepperell Corporation Biadefli Page No Mia Julia Thompson Great Falls Page

Bis mark's retirement discussed in Bern

The report from Bern on February 19 notes ongoing speculation about Prince Bis mark retirement and the likelihood of Prince Hohenlohe taking on partial duties to ease the prince's onerous obligations.

Bismark Bern Prince Bismark Prince Hohenlohe

Workingmen discuss sending delegates to Centennial Expo

Paris February 19 The workingmen's associations debate sending delegates to the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia with plans under discussion.

Paris Philadelphia

Movement for Pardoning Mlle Jouvin Sparks New Petition

New York reports renewed push to pardon Mlle Leonie Jouvin a Milanese fiancé Milo Leonte Jouvin and the smuggling case. Officials who seized goods face petition calls while Graff family intrigue unfolds with an arrest and bail set at 2000 dollars as a separate layer of the case. An oyster and fish famine looms as embargoed waters freeze and city finances loom afterward.

Mlle Jouvin Montreal Booth New York Milo Leonte Jouvin Mrs Graff Lafayette Graff Arthur Bliss Benedict Ludlow Street Mlle. Jouvin Custom House East Sixty-first Street Purdy Theodore W. Myers Henry Hyman

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