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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1875

Page

2

Revenue bill action stalls amid debate on income tax and substitutes

Mr Dawes of Massachusetts proposes exemptions and a whiskey tax as an alternative to the revenue bill. The House votes against striking the enacting clause and considers amendments on income tax rates, sales taxes on gas and stocks, and duties on tea and coffee, while Mr Dewes argues for a deficit solution and offers a whiskey tax substitute with tobacco and sugar retained.

Dawes Massachusetts Louchridge Yeas Nava Kellogg Connecticut Cotton Iowa Committee On Ways and Cox House Committee of the Harris Virginia Dewes Treasury Congress Committee of Ways and Means Niblack United States Revised Statiutes Washington Fra Customs Department Commissioner of Internal Revenue Kelley Senate Finance Committee Senate

Great World Championship Billiards Duel Ends Close

Full details of the world championship match between A L Rudolphe and Maurice Vigneux reveal a tight contest for the Callender Cup and $1000. Vigneux led late, but Rudolphe battled back with superb shots. final score 600 to 326 in the second bout won by Vigneux. The piece also covers Wickham Tilden letters on city fraud cases and a life insurance suit in Kings County.

Vignaux Rudolphe Shepherd Knapp Wickham-Tilden New York Fes A.l.rudolphe Maurice Vigneux Delaney Fie Rudoelphe Urore Masse Wickham Tilden Gov. Tilden Fire Commissioners Charles O’conor Delafield Smith Smith O’conor Starkweather Conched

Cross-Examination of Mrs Moulton Resumes in Beecham Case

Mrs Moulton testifies about visits to Mrs Woodhall with Mr Tilton and Mr Moulton, dates and recollections of 1871, 1873, and 1874, names associates including George C. Robinson of Woodruff & Robinson, and mentions Narragansett and Newport. Tilton’s case closes as Mr Evarts wraps up cross examination and Mr Fullerton starts re direct.

New York Fes Brooklyn City Court Room Neilson Edward Beecher Moulton Fullerton J. P. Robinson Tilton G. C. Robinson Frank Narragansett Beecher Evaris Tne George UC. Robinson Robinson Plymouth Church Mrs Woodhull Clinton Street Mr Beecher Woodruff Dennis Newport R. L Evarts Katie Carey Beach Mrs Carey John Smith Kate Carey Katie Smith Kate Carey Smith Robert T. Morris Smith Street Duryea Webster Keese Monley Harlem Simpson Motley George Wilson Barkeeper

Paris Assembly Debates Senate Bill on Public Powers

In Paris the Assembly details a Senate bill shaping senatorial seats by department and term rules. It outlines election colleges, nine year terms, vacancy rules, and powers to initiate laws and act as a High Court. Debate features liberal amendments and party clashes as Corot is reported dead.

State Senate House Hoosac Tunnel Allison Committee On Appropriations United States West Quartermaster-General’s Department Sherman Secretary of War Harvey Court of Claims Ramsey Bogg Senate Whele National Assembly Paris Seine Nord Assembly Chamber of Deputies High Court of Justice Republic M. Delpit Louisiana Returning Board House of Representatives House of Representatives of William Pitt Kellogg Messrs Hoar, Frye Atlanta Treasury Jones New York Fourth National Bank Treasury Direct Bullock John King Columbus Clews Treasury Department

Washington's birthday dinner marked by Berlin American decor

American Minister Mr Davis held a dinner in Berlin to honor Washington's birthday. American residents' houses were decorated in celebration. The Gustav affair questions between Germany and the United States remain unsettled.

Berlin Davis Washington Gustav Germany

Sarmatian Ships Laborers to Canada and a March 4 Batch

The steamer Sarmatian sails for Portland with 200 laborers bound for Canada and 700 more will depart March 4. After this no free emigrant shipments remain as the Allan Line plans to raise fares. Separately, Conservatives may nominate Albert Grant as Norwich's parliamentary candidate.

London Sarmatian Portland Canada Allan Line Albert Grant Norwich

Return of Captain General Concha to Spain

Captain-General Concha receives permission to return from Cuba without waiting for a successor. Janet Valimaseda reports Pamelauna supplied with large quantities of provisions and ammunition.

Concha Madrid Spain Cuba Janet Valimaseda Pampeluna

Reciprocity debate in the Senate and Canadian concerns described

The Canadian Senate heard Hon. Mr Brown defend reciprocity with the United States detailing 1865 and 1871 treaties, asserting mutual benefit, fair provisions, and limited impact on manufacturers. He defended the canal pledge and discussed sliding scales and inland navigation as Ottawa and Quebec notes conclude with prorogation.

Ottawa Ont Senate Brown State of New York Board of Trade Caughnawaga Lake Champlain House of Commons Canada Quebec

Venezuelan Revolution Ends Rebels Allowed to Leave

Advices from Venezuela report the revolution ended with an official agreement. Rebels surrendered arms and leaders may depart the country unmolested. No action against other participants or confiscation of their property.

Congressional Committee Alabama California Missouri Hayes U. S Messrs Buckner and Turell Havana Venezuela

Earthquakes Hit Guadalajara and Volcano Erupts

Intense religious excitement and fears of violence rise as a Protestant Bible reader is assassinated in Vista Hermosa. An earthquake at Guadalajara on the 16th damaged houses and churches while the Seboruco volcano erupts violently. Shocks reach San Cristobal where homes collapse and several people die.

Guadalajara CiTy OF Mexico Havana Vista Hermosa Seboruco San Cristobal Essts Steinway & Sons Steinway

Forcible clash over liquor seizure in Providence store

In Providence a conflict occurred between State Constables and the U S Marshal as they disputed control of a liquor stock at John Bligh's store. Constables took fifteen barrels while the Marshal kept the rest amid a large, tense crowd and police involvement. Bligh allegedly sold from stock under U S custody.

Providence R. I Fes United States John Bligh Bligh

Sharkey the Escaped Murderer Arrested in Havana

Sharkey the escaped murderer, living in Havana, was arrested and imprisoned on February 22 on Captain Curtis and purser of the Crescent City for threatening to kill them.

Sharkey Havana Wm. J. Sharkey Captain Curtis Crescent City

Barn Fire Destroys Amoskeag Barn and Stock in Manchester

A large barn on the old McGregor place owned by the Amoskeag Company and occupied by Horace Stetson burned this morning. Three cows, swine, ten tons of hay, tools, and farming equipment were lost. Estimated damage about $1000 with no insurance. IN EMPORIUM PENNSYLVANIA.

Manchester N. H McGregor Place The Amoskeag Company Horace Stetson Emporium Pennsylvania

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