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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1878

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2

House committees move on Chinese immigration and letter-carrier pay

The House Education and Labor Committees will study the Chinese immigration issue next Thursday. The Postal Committee favors a Quinn bill to fix letter-carrier pay with two classes in larger cities and one class in smaller cities. Auxiliary carriers may be added at $40 to $1090 per year, with promotions managed by Postmasters. Personal notices mention Hon. Benjamin Dean and Thomas Mack of C. F. Hovey & Co. in Washington.

Washington House House Postal Committee Quinn Senate Harlin Noah Porter Yale College Smithsonian Institution James B. Dana Wadleigh New Hampshire Morton McDonald Oliver P. Morton United States Indiana House of Representatives Messrs Edmunds Thurman Conkling Burnside Morgan Booth Anthony Mitchell Paddock Bruce Voorhees House of Congress

Views of Morton on California race war with Chinese labor

The late Senator Morton is cited describing his views on racial tensions in California, including opinions on Chinese labor and related social pressures. The remarks reflect contemporary attitudes and debates surrounding immigration and labor during the period.

Senator Morton California

House Passes Witness Compulsion Bill and Mexico Pay Provision

The House passed a bill to make defendants in U S courts competent witnesses at their own request and not otherwise. It also approved a war department pay measure granting three months extra pay to Mexican War officers and soldiers. A Senate message announced resolutions on Senator Morton’s death with a call for action tomorrow.

United States Senate McDonald Morton Conkling Edmunds House United States Blair New Hampshire Victor Emmanuel Rome Monsignore Gori Chapter Church Washington Harntin Blaine James G. Blaine Faneuil Hall J. M. Aguayo Col A. G. Maggi Simmons N. B. Bryant Hannah Dow Dorchester N. H James G. Jesseman New England Graduate Association of Alpha Delta Phi San Francisco Atkins West Point Hewitt Clymer Senate District of Columbia Secretary of War Mexico Congress Cox New York Foreign Affairs Committee Henry M. Stanley Central Africa Bright Secretary of the Treasury Germany France Kelley Pennsylvania Hazelton Wisconsin Hanna

Senate committees hear extensions and inspect naval matters

The Senate committees discussed an extension for the Northern Pacific Railroad, reviewed patent law revisions, and tackled naval investigations. Reports covered Navy expenditures, torpedoes, lighthouse oil contracts, and a Samoa treaty aligned for the Senate.

Washington Senate Committee On Railroads Mitchell Northern Pacific Senate Committee On Patents Senate Committee On Alexander Reed Toledo Brooklyn Navy Yard Willis Charlestown Navy Yard Hester Florida George W. Nason Nason Navy Department Williim HH. Shock Bureau of Steam Engineering Wa#8 Robeson Lake and Seaboard Herring New York Herreschoff North Carolina South Carolina Arkansas Missouri Kentucky DOW Harris Massachusetts Naval Committee Asa Weeks United States Navy Weeks Commissioner of Internal Revenue Ways and Means Humpheys Army Board of Examiners Louisville and Portland Canal United States Samoan Islands Evarts M. le Mamea Islands Senate Lighthouse Board

Bridge rot blamed for Tarriffville train disaster

Reports from New York and Hartford state rotten bridge timbers caused the Tarriffville wreck. Officials debate whether the forward engine left the track and whether iron truss rods failed, with 13 dead and 46 wounded. Coroner's jury seated for further examination.

Hartford, Conn Turiffville Bacon Martin Haskins Simsbury Western Stations Miss Allen McCarger Winsted Groton N. Y Benjamin Carman Tariffville Carman New Hartford Woodruff Reed Davidson New York, New Haven Hartford Road

Funeral of Victor Emmanuel Captivates Rome Crowd

The Rome funeral of Victor Emmanuel I, King of Italy, drew a vast procession from the Quirinal to the Pantheon with 2700 deputations, military detachments, bands, and priests. The Pantheon chapel was decorated in homage, the stone inscribed to Victor Emmanuel placed in the chapel, and international dignitaries attended.

Rome Victor Emmanuel Quirinal Charles Albert Sardinia Monza Medici Palestro Annunziata Italy Metici Piazza di Spagna Piazza Dei Popolo Corso Pantheon Monsignor Gori Anastasia Germany Austria Portugal Baden Star of Clement XI

Suleiman Pasha Clears Road to Adrianople After Battle

Constantinople dispatch notes Suleiman Pasha fights from Tatar Bazardjik to Philippopolis facing strong Russian forces. He clears the road to Adrianople and resumes retreat. Russians reportedly precede Philippopolis with a battle imminent.

Suleiman Pasia Adrianople Philippopolis Suhipka London Constantinople Suleiman Pasha Adrianopie Cologne Vienna The Times Schipka Pass

Queen's Speech on War and Reform Pleads for Peace and Stability

The Queen addresses Parliament amid war in Europe and Armenia, urging a peaceful settlement, continued neutrality, and preparations for potential measures. She notes famine relief in India, concerns in South Africa, and calls for bills on county government, factory law, magistrates, cattle disease, and Irish education, urging prudent consideration.

London Europe Armenia Asia Porte Russia Turkey Iitherto India South Africa House of Commons Ireland

War news and diplomatic talk from Constantinople and London

Reports from Vienna and St Petersburg discuss armistice hopes and separate peace terms as Russia tightens demands. Greece weighs joining Ragland against Prizren, while the Porte threatens to unfurl the Prophet flag if talks fail. Turkish plenipotentiaries move toward Kezenlik with envoys returning from the Russian camp.

London England Austria Vienna New Prep Press Constantinople St. Petersburg New Free Press Schipka Russia Reuter Athens Greece Milan Prizren PORTE THE PEACE the Standard Dardanelles Daily Telegraph Pera Vourla Besika Bay Grand Duke Nicholas Adrianople Philippopolis Tirnova Herman

City of Tokio Arrives San Francisco Passengers Debarked Smoothly

The steamer City of Tokio arrived from China and Japan with police on hand during passenger debarkation and no disturbance occurred. Hong Kong advices to December 22 and Yokohama Dispatch of December 31 note U S consular changes. Gen Stahel to Shanghai to relieve Consul General Wells. E S Benson named temporary diary of Hioga Osaka consulate.

San Francisco Tokio China Japan Hong Kong Yokohama Gen. Stahel United States Hioga Osaka Washington Shanghai G. Wiley Wells E.S. Benson

Government denies Martinez Campos conference plan

A January report states the government is ignorant of Gen. Martinez Campos intent to meet Cuban insurgents and does not believe the statement. A Berlin despatch notes Russia's proposal for an imperial stamp duty. no Germany Nicaragua accord yet on Herr Risenstuck. The Pandora yacht was bought in London for £4000 by James Gordon Pennett.

London House of Commons Marquis of Hartington Stafford Northcote Turkey England Gladstone Northcote Mitchell Henry Herr Risenstuck

San Francisco Faces Threats as Workingmen Mobilize

San Francisco on January 17 saw a quiet night after militia guarded streets and several minor agitators were jailed. Leaders Kearney Knight Wollock have incited incendiary talk and formed armed cells. Authorities moved to fast-track bills to empower police and held generals to ensure order with US troop support if needed.

San Francisco Kearney, Knight Wollock Tokio Board of Supervisors Sacramento Knicht

numerous Maine incidents and political notes in brief

A Maine roundup reports Eben Wheelden's fall from a roof causing leg injuries, ice scraper wage unrest and kerosene damage, Pillsbury stepping down as Democratic chair with John D. Anderson to take over, and Portland hosting the state convention June 18. Lewiston and Auburn debate another bridge, Captain Mahoney questioned over a crewman’s death, several deaths from a mysterious disease at a Dover logging camp, a Dover daughter’s graduation essay leads to marriage, a Biddeford graduation essay romance, and a Saco Supreme Court case over voting rights with a not guilty verdict but voting entitlement affirmed.

Eben Wheelden East Hampden EB. F. Pillsbury Augusta Democratic State Committee John D. Anderson Portland Lewiston Auburn Androscoggin Capt. Mahoney M. A. Drew Webb Samuel A. Talbot Wilbur Flanders Dover John Hill Sangerville Daniel Barrett Biddeford Benjamin C. Jordan William H. Smith Francis A. Swett Hellis

Various Local Trades and Notices From Concord Keene and Manchester

One hundred shares of First National Bank of Concord stock sold at 159 per share. Keene church charity contributions totaled 1273 last year, 1044 in 1876. New Hampshire tobacco yields 150 pounds per acre, second to Massachusetts at 161. Grand Encampment NH G A R marks tenth anniversary on January 24 at M anchester G A R Hall. Page Betting Co of Concord sold to old stockholders at 5 premium. nearly 100 excess applications for 750 issued. Mt Washington observers report severe weather with gusts reaching 186 mph early Friday. City officers for Keene include Silas Hardy, Henry O Coolidge, Edwin R Loc he, Lewis Holmes, Edward Farrar, P Dowland. NH Agricultural College plans notable curriculum improvements to take effect next year. Opinion holds Conant farm and hall would lose value if separation from Dartmouth occurred, given Mr Conant's intended Hanover location.

First National Bank of Concord First Congregational Church of Keene New Hampshire Acre Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic G. A. R. Hall Manchester Page Betting Company Concored Mt. Washington Silas Hardy Henry O. Coolidge Edwin R. Loche Lewis Holmes Edward Farrar P. Dowland New Hampshire Agricultural College Dartmouth College Conant Farm Conant Hall Conant Hanover

Golden wedding in North Enosburgh celebrated

Mr and Mrs Panick Woodward of North Enosburgh mark a golden wedding anniversary. The item notes community happenings and local society events from Vermont, including tours, meetings, and notable incidents across towns such as Vergennes Brattleboro St. Albans and St Johnsbury.

Panick Woodward North Enosburgh Trenor W. Park Panama H.H. Baxter Rutland J. K. Drew Sutton Vergennes Mississquoi Brattleboro and Whitehall Railroad Company Brooks House Brattleboro St. Albans Burlington St. Johnsbury L. P. Clark Addison E. Townshend Pavilion N.Y

Sympathizers in Lowell push public ratification meetings

The piece notes Lowell supporters of President Hayes urging public ratification meetings as the nation discusses policy. It mentions local political mobilization and ongoing public sentiment amid regional debates.

Story of Jennie Post Poisoner and a Brooklyn Stabbing Tale

Jennie Post, a 14 year old girl, is accused of poisoning Gen Von Weicht and his wife seeking their money and jewels. She recounts her life from the Poorhouse and learns poison use while under care of Mrs Von Weicht. A separate Brooklyn incident details a fatal stabbing by a boy named Campbell after a dispute with peers on Myrtle Avenue. The piece also notes an Orchard Street murder suicide case involving Jacques and a jealous husband, plus minor public notices and ship news.

Fort Adams Samuel G. Arnold Rhode Island Historical Society Treasury Harriet Walker Providence E. W. Warren United States Engineers Department Newport Cold Spring N. Y L. C. Partington William H. Reynolds Queen Victoria Nathan Hill Woonsocket Church of the Reconciliation Universalist Brooklyn Ann Carroll Edward Carroll Peacedale Manufacturing Company Alfred Smith Etu New York Jennie Post Patersex Rockland County Jennie Jonnie Peter de Baum de Baum Gen von Weicht Spring Valley Mrs von Weicht

Bank stock cut to clean slate amid losses in New York

The Sun reports President Bill of the Ninth National Bank says capital stock will be reduced from 21.56 million to 1.06 million to wipe out bad assets and start over. Depositors are claimed safe, losses fall on stockholders. meanwhile Danville Banking and Trust closes doors with about 300 000 in depositor risk. Cincinnati planing mill owner A M Johnson declares bankruptcy with 54 000 liabilities. Sterling banker Jd M Patterson makes an assignment with 80 000 liabilities and 120 000 assets.

New York the Sun Bill Ninth National Bank Danville Ill Danville Banking and Trust Company Paris and Cincinnati A. M. Johnson Newport Sterling, Ill Jd. M. Patterson

Legislatures Ballot U S Senator In Three States

In Annapolis Maryland Cecil county judge James B Groome won a Democratic caucus for Senator with 51 votes, Dennis was withdrawn. The joint convention in Annapolis Missouri cast 22 for Dennis 23 Robinson and 20 Groome for U S Senator. Kentucky elected Gen John S Williams 126 to 11 to succeed McCreery.

Annapolis Dennis Robinson Groome McLane Steiner Thomas Stump Blair Pearce Scattering James B. Groome Cecil County Frankfort John Williams Kentucky Thomas C. McCreery Boyd

Abducted Boy Captured in Frederick Jail Case

Frederick Maryland January 17 The boy John M Hussey abducted from Dayton Ohio was captured by Warden Danner of Frederick jail along with his abductor a tramp who uses the name Frank Hussey. Two ex companions were questioned one claiming to be John Ogden formerly in Lord and Taylor New York and that his father is a tainer in Brooklyn. The other said he is Charles Ogle an orphan from Baltimore.

New York Herald Vimes Tarrfffville Conn Times Hawley N. B. Stevens Hartford Chatham New Bedford Eld Russell Cutlery Greenfield West Stockbridge S. A. Baker C. T. Rathbun Pittefield John Donahue Valley Street Lawrence Daniel de Courcey Donahue de Courcey Marshal Batchelder Harmon Stone North Uxbridge B. &. Goodwin Chelsea L. G. Smith Witchenden Caleb Mayo Orange Richard Baker Fairhaven Fall River Newport Anot Martha N. Hal New Orleans Frederick John M Hussey Dayton Ohio Danner Frank Hussey John Ogden Cash Boy Lord & Taylor's Tainer Brooklyn Charles Ogle Baltimore

Fire records from Illinois and Iowa report significant losses

In Chapen Illinois a fire destroyed Cooper's Post Office and Dr Pratt's residence with a 14 dollar loss. Sessler's packing house at Waterloo Iowa burned with 30 thousand dollars in losses. Foreston Illinois on Main Street suffered a fire causing nearly 10 thousand dollars in insured damage.

Chicago Chapen Cooper Pratt Sessler Aonb Waterloo Iowa Foreston Ill Main Street

Democratic Ward Six selects Hill as delegate to State Convention

Joan M Hill declines the post due to ill health and asks the delegation to fill the vacancy. She reflects on Chandler's Florida Louisiana actions and asserts Tilden won in 1876. She recalls past Democratic campaigns and Bryant's lines to urge renewed courage for the party.

Joan M. Hill Esa Ward Six William E. Chandler Florida Louisiana Hayes Chandler Mr Chandler Tilden Tippecanoe Tyler William Cullen Bryant Sattle Field Democratic Review Bryant

Desperate Dorchester Man Fires. Woman Wounded in Aborted Duel

In Dorchester New Hampshire James G Jesseman 23-year-old husband confronts his estranged wife Ida Hardy 20. A sister Hannah Dow fires twice missing the target and the pistol injures Hannah abdomen as she tries to stop the attack. Hannah is dying. Jesseman flees and suspected in Warren. Justice Samuel W Clement takes deposition from the dying woman.

Hannah Dow Ida James Hannah Whipple Wentworth Jesseman Warren Samuel W. Clement

Multiple party conventions nominating state senate candidates in New Hampshire

In a morning of county and district meetings across New Hampshire several party conventions nominated candidates for state senate and other offices. John A. Spalding received 31 of 42 votes for the Republican nomination in District 7, with a unanimous follow on. Other noms included Dana W. King for Register of Deeds and Isaac L. Heath for County Treasurer in Hillsboro County, Hiram T. Morill for County Commissioner, and William J. Walker for Senator in the First District.

Nasavua N. H A. A. Rotechof Amherst John A. Spalding First National Bank Nashwa Hillsboro County Edwin Richardson Manchester Dana W. King Nashua Isaac L. Heath Hiram T. Morrill Woodsville William H. Cummings Joseph Burrows Plymouth D. T. B&b. Dearborn Milford Dover William J. Walker

Reid Elected Regent by New York Legislature

The New York Legislature elected Whitelaw Reid as Regent of the State University. In California, the Senate after a long debate passed a concurrent resolution calling for repeal of the desert wind laws. C W Fulton, former Baltimore Post Office clerk, was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for stealing money from letters.

New York Whitelaw Reid State University California State Senate C.W. Fulton Baltimore

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