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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1875

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Representative-elect Kerr hosts levee in House greeting

Representative-elect Michael C. Kerr of Indiana holds a levee on the House floor, greeted by Democrats and many Republicans in a cordial reception. A valuable auction sale will dispose of the late Chief Justice Chase’s residence furniture and extensive law library on the 27th inst. A Bay Ridge burglar scene ends with the thief escaping.

Michael C. Kerr Indiana Justice Chase Bay Ridged

Moulton cross examines in Beecher Tilton trial details

The Brookly City Court heard continued cross examination of Moulton with testimony about visits with Tilton and Beecher, payments and loans, involvement in the Plymouth Church circle, and arrangements over the Beecher and Woodhull allegations. The day ended with court adjournment.

Spaniards and art theft tale links to Seville cathedral loot

New York reports on Garcia and his interpreter involved in a Seville cathedral painting theft. A Spanish Consul arrangement sent Garcia to Havana aboard the Vera Cruz while Somaribs returned home. Dartmouth Alumni Association holds annual meeting at Delmonico's with Kimball elected president and new trustee representation approved.

Spain Garcia Dartmouth College Alumni Association New York Seville Somaribs Pcture Schaus’s Io Reply Madrid Cathedral of Somariba Davies Pier 3 Vera Cruz Havana Washington Goneral Custom House Delmonico Richard B. Kimball Edward DeForest Hubvard E. W. Stonghton Wm. E. Dodge John Ordropaux Rey Asa D. Smith Horace H. Russel Dr Wells United States Navy Dartmouth Horatio N. Trombley J. Wyman Jones J. 8. Washburn Meno

Spanish Government Orders Execution for Train Rioters

Madrid reports government measures to shoot armed guards near rail lines due to repeated train outrages. Instructions also call for harsh action against Zarauz by the Spanish squadron commander. The Marquis of Redman is named president of the Spanish Centennial Commission for the United States Exhibition. King Alfonso has left for the Army of the North arriving in Guadalajara this evening.

Washington Senate Texas Hamilton Flanagan Madrid Zarauz Marquis of Redman Alfonso Army of the North Guadalajara

Vacant Prussian bishoprics queried by Vatican

The Times Berlin correspondent reports Prussian bishops were asked by the Vatican if vacant dioceses can be filled without infringing canon or Prussian law. The inquiry follows many vacancies and a drop in theology students, hindering filling posts under present circumstances.

London Times Berlin Vatican Prussia

Podgoritza Outrage Sparks Turkish Minister Resignation

The Turkish Foreign Minister has resigned amid complications from the Podgoritza outrage. The successor is expected to pursue a conciliatory policy, but Austria would seek to limit any conflict if one becomes unavoidable. Montenegrin residents of Trieste and Constantinople plan to return home.

Vienna Adaire Podgoritza Austria Trieste Constantinople

Ontario election returns ministerialists in 88 seats

The Ontario Legislature election result shows 47 ministerialists 36 oppositionists and 2 independents across 88 constituencies. Adam Crooks defeated, cabinet others elected. First provincial ballot vote and pardons for Manitoba rebels noted. Trade commission urges removal of ten percent differential duty on tea and coffee with the US. William Stiles killed on Inter-Colonial Railway in New Brunswick after being struck while crossing track in a sleigh near Dorchester Seckville.

Toronto Ont Ontario Adam Crooks Manitoba Board of Trade Today United States Canada Joan N. B Stiles Inter-Colonial Dorchester Seckvillee

Cuban Rebellion Engagements Halt Pursuit Near San Marcos

In Havana on January 19 reports say Maximo Gomez led insurgents in a refused engagement near San Marcos and withdrew at night. Spanish forces under Generals Espanda and Valera pursued, crossing the Zaza river with 20 insurgent casualties reported and 6 Spanish dead.

Havana Vuelta Abajo Maximo Gomez San Marcos Gomez Sanguili Sanches Zaza Pass Castano Eepanda Valera Trinidad River Cinco Villas Trocha

Fire hits Worcester Spy office causes damage

A forenoon blaze in Worcester Spy office basement and first floor caused major damage to the building and press. The Spy Block owned by J. D. Baldwin & Co. was insured for 5000 with 3000 in Hartford. Printing moved to the Gazette. telegraph reopened. composing rooms uninsured. Other insured values noted.

Worcester Massachusetts Mass J. D. Baldwin & Co Bna Hartford Insurance Company of North America Continental Pennsylvania Philadelphia Gazette

Contumacious Witness Defies Question In Pacific Mail Probe

Washington January 19 The Pacific Mail investigation features C A Wetmore denying direct knowledge of subsidy payments while citing circumstantial evidence. Telegrams from D W Voorhees and A Oakey Hall deny warrants and pledge cooperation as the House Ways and Means committee learns of alleged large embezzlements by Alden Stockwell and Richard Irwin.

Bolivia Joseph H. Colton Senate Foreign Relations Committee Colton United States Ways and Means Committee Charles A. Wetmore Pacific States Beck Fant Washington Irwin Pacific Mail Dawes Wetmore Friends of the Canada Senate Foreign Relations Committee Mr Dawes Massachusetts House Committee of Ways and Meats Pacific Mail Charlies A. Wetmore Alta California California Charlee A. Wetmore Houghton D. W. Voorhees A. Oakey Hall Steamship Company C. A. Wetmore Mr Beck Dillon Boyd Winchester Winchester Wood Hall Clark Bell Pacific Mail Company Sked Pacific Mail Steamship Company Alden B. Stockwell Richard B. Irwin San Francisco Coness House Committee of Ways and Means Congress Rufus Hatch Committee On Cornelius K. Garrison New York

King Kalakaua Receives Merchants at St Louis Exchange

Gen Sherman and staff met King Kalakaua at noon after his arrival. The King visited the Merchants' Exchange, was welcomed by President D. P. Rowland, and introduced to numerous merchants. An afternoon public reception followed with many attendees. Evening events included an Opera House visit with Gen Sherman and committees. He planned tours of commercial and manufacturing establishments today.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Boston Board of Trade of Massachusetts Connecticut New York State Line Poughkeepsie and Eastern Railroad Carpenter Eastman The Hudson St. Louis Gen. Sherman Kalakaua Merchants’ Exchange D. P. Rowland Opera House

Hearing on National Life and Trust case continues in New Haven

Insurance Commissioner Stedmen seeks a trustee for the National Life and Trust Company of New Haven. Prosecution shows the new insurance building valued at not more than 125 000 dollars while the defense contends it is worth about three times that. Hearing will extend over several days.

E. 8 Hoar Massachusetts House Whitelaw Reid New York Alexander R. Shepherd Reid District of Louvre Butler E. R. Hoar Kelley Dawes Committee of Ways and Means Yeas Naws Messrs Hale Orth Indiana Clymer Pennsylvania Sayler Ohio Avuguusta Senate Bangor & Ellsworth Steamboat Company Lincoln Bangor Piscataquis Aroostook New Haven Conn Stedmen National Life and Trust Company

Josiah Quincy Dies at Rumney at Age 82

Hon Josiah Quincy, prominent longtime New Hampshire lawyer and former President of the Boston Concord and Montreal Railroad, died suddenly this afternoon at his Rumney residence. He was 82.

Plymonts N. A Josiah Quincy Rumney New Hampshire Boston, Concord and Montreal

Bedle Attacks Federal Interference in Louisiana Repair

New Jersey Governor Bedle, in his inaugural, denounces United States troops in Louisiana as improper for the Legislature. He condemns marshals and military meddling, laments lack of Northern moral support for the South, and calls for noncoercive, magnanimous restoration.

Harrisburg United States Senate Allison Wallace Hlouse Latta Louisiana Dover Del Cochran Thomas F. Bayara New York

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