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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1875

Page

2

Fire Indians, Etc., Etc. Busy Day in Congress

Congress holds a busy session with debates and votes as lawmakers tackle Indian affairs and related matters. The day features committee actions, executive confirmations, and discussions shaping policy and funding.

Vermont Dairymen’s Association Holds Sixth Winter Meeting

The sixth annual Vermont Dairymen’s Association winter session opened at Village Hall with President Edward D. Mason of Richmond and E P Walton of Montpelier delivering addresses. Attendees included notable agriculturists from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. ex-Lt. Gov. E H Hyde read a dairy statistics essay. Discussions covered stock, butter and cheese manufacture, and dairy markets. Prof. Wickson and Leander Wetherell spoke on dairy economics. An essay on farm life by Miss Fanny R. Kyle drew applause, followed by further papers and a lively debate on reporting dairy prices. The session adjourned at 8 PM to resume tomorrow.

Montpelier Vermont Dairymen’s Association Village Hall Edward D. Mason Richmond E. P. Walton Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut New York E. H. Hyde Stafford Conn United States Leander Wetherell Boston C.S. Bhess Vermont Association Wetherell E. J. Wickson Utica N. Y Board of Trade Fanny R. Kyle Essex Junction Wickson C. Horace Hubbard Springfield

Nomination Highlights From New Hampshire Conventions

Democratic delegates nominate John Proctor of Andover for Senator in District 4. Merrimack county noms include George W. Crockett for Treasurer Joshua E. Lang for Register and J. S. Thompson for Commissioner. Republican conventions name G. H. Stowell for Senator in District 10 and Joshua Smith for Senator on the fourth ballot. Additional Strafford County and local picks follow.

Newport G. H. Stowell Claremont Dover N. H Strafford Holden Rochester Ezra H. Twombly John H. Leighton Colton H. Fors Joshua Smith Durham

Maine State Agricultural and Pomological Society Meet

In Augusta on January 20 the winter meeting opened with votes against joint New England Society exhibits and a request to the State for a 3000 stipend. The group discussed Maine fruit suitability, flower garden plans, and Floriculture. George B. Sawyer of Wiscasset won a silver vase in the flower contest. Tomorrow the annual officers’ election will be held.

Augusta Maine State Agricultural Society New England Society Maine Society Board of Agriculture Maine State Pomological Society Maine George B. Sawyer Wiscasset

Connecticut Republicans nominate state ticket at New Haven convention

The Republican Convention in New Haven nominated James Lloyd Greene for Governor, Charles L. English for Lieutenant Governor, Augustus Fenn for Secretary of State, O. B. Arnold for Treasurer, and Gen. R. B. Crawford for Comptroller. Resolutions back Grant administration, praise his Louisiana message, favor hard money, denounce Democrats, and pledge support for the nominees.

New Haven Conn James Lloyd Greene Norwich Charles L. English Col Augustus Fenn Plymouth O. B. Arnold Meriden Gen R. B. Crawford Norwalk Grant Senate Louisiana Democratic Party

Court session opens as Beecher case proceeds

Judge Neilson presides at Brooklyn City Court with courtroom full. Mr and Mrs Beecher absent, represented by two sons. Mrs Tilton and Mrs Field attend as usual. All counsel except ex Judge Porter arrive on time. Defendant and wife enter about a quarter after the hour as testimony resumes. Illness of ex Judge Porter noted.

Anthony Congressional House Robertson Charleston 8.C Ingalls Kansas West Senate Circuit Court of the United States District of Iowa United States District Court New York Neilson Brooklyn City Beecher Mra Tilton Field Porter Moulton Evarts Gen Tracy Beach Fullerton Gen. Tracy Mer Moulton Bacon Tilton The Independent Bowen Oliver Johnson Clinton Street Livingston Street Mr Beecher Mr Tilton Mrs Tilton Theodore Elizabeth Lilton the Tribune Ima Morse Moree Morris Bay View Lowell Gen. Butler Graphic Secon Woodbull Union and Methodist Church R Hill Woodruff & Robmaon Fis Uonlion Evans New York Tribune Court House Plymouth Church Langwidge Mr Morris Morrisoes Judge Porter New York Times Newport Isabella Beecher Hooker Pauline Wright Davis Richmond Brooklyn Sunday Sun Moulon Mr Everts Everts Victoria Woodhull Victoria Woodbull Tilt Justin Fulton Hanson Place Baptist Church Mr @«dyes Mariners

New York Carnival Night at Academy of Music

Three French opera troupes held a lavish masquerade at the Academy of Music drawing spectators in costumes and dominos. Dancers in a mid floor ring performed a can can until police interrupted twice. a bold blue silk dress dancer drew applause before further disruption. E Delafield Smith declines to resign over mayoral charges. legal ruling denies Winship arrest orders and remands him.

Academy OF Music Opera Boufye Delafield Smith New York Academy Knights of Old Mile Soldene Aimee Minelli Havana Bazzars Louis XV Madame Angot Postillien Napoleon I E. Delafield Smith Wickham Augusta M. C. Butler Edgefield County South Carolina Tennant Butler

President Grant urges immediate fortification armament funding

Grant urges Congress to fund heavy cannon for coast defenses and convert smooth bore guns into eight and twelve inch rifles. He cites as essential an appropriation of 250000 dollars to start conversions and experiments at a suitable proving ground to inform future larger calibre weapons for national defense.

President Grant Congress Washington Senate House OF Representatives Cher of Ordnance Board of Ordnance Chief of Ordnance U. S. Grant

Subcommittee Hearings Reveal Pacific Mail Subsidy Ties

Testimony shows George Wylie promised stock options to sway Rep Beck, while Charles Harney corroborates. K Garrison denies naming corrupt lawmakers. Schuyler Ingham lists bribery chatter. Irwin implicated with two $5000 payments. Irwin to testify next morning. he stays at Wormley’s Hotel.

Richard B. Irwin Pacific Mail Irwin Capitol Ways and Means Committee Congress Cossipers Pacific Mail Company Washington George W. Wylie Stockwell Beck Charles A. Harney Wylie Harney K. Garrison Sypher Schuyler R. Ingham G Street Ingham Abert Witness Wallstreet San Francisco House Wormley’s Otel

Montenegro Declares War on Turkey Sparks Global Tension

The Montenegrin government declares war on Turkey as both nations rush to arm. Foreigners flee in large numbers amid intense London excitement over the upset in the Eastern Question. In Constantinople officials seek a peaceable solution with representatives of European powers engaged in talks.

Turkey

Mrs Motley Dies After Long Illness in London

London date from 1874 reports the death of Mrs Motley wife of historian and diplomatist Mr Motley. She suffered a prolonged illness in London after returning from Cannes with her husband and daughter Mrs Ives. The obituary notes her social deftness elegance and influence in London society and Boston ties. Mr Motley remains ill but improving.

Motley Europe Seamore Place Park Lane Cannes Ives England Duke of Areyll Inverary London Boston Arlington Street Mrs Motley

Plotting Against the New King Rises in Spain Amid Carlist Talks

Republican emissaries leave Barcelona to meet Carlist chieftain Saballs with plans for a general rising against King Alfonso. A plebiscite could decide between a monarchy with Don Carlos or a Republic, amid Republican agitation in Barcelona.

Paris Barcelona Spain Sabails Alfonso Don Carlos Courrier de Paris London

London Financial News Report of Rates and Prices

London markets show three month bill discounts at 33 16, bullion withdrawn £10000, and general rate activity. Paris and Frankfurt rates noted, while Liverpool reports cotton firmness and varied base prices for uplands and middling grades with multiple shipment months and commodity prices including corn, oats, and bacon.

Financial and Commercial London U. S Erie Bank of England Paris Frankfort Liverpool Orleans California C.m Lara Taidow

Court of Commissioners on Alabama claims to reopen Hooper case

The Court of Commissioners on Alabama claims met and heard Hon. Reverdy Johnson support a motion to reopen James Hooper against the United States. The motion will be argued Tuesday. The court expects major decisions soon and notes many cases filed daily as the six month limit nears.

Washington Court of Commissioners On Alabama Reverdy Johnson James Hooper United States

Constitutional Commission Debates State Election Timing

The Augusta Maine Constitutional Commission reviews moving the state election from September to November and considers biennial elections. They favor abolishing the Land Office and transferring duties to the State Treasurer. They also discuss appointing a Legislative Representative and invite written submissions from officials and the public.

Augusta. ME Constitutional Commission

Destructive Sierra Nevada Snowstorm Hits Utah Towns

A fierce storm in the Sierra Nevadas damages Central Pacific bridges including Sacramento. A snow slide at Alta City Utah buries the upper town killing six people James Carey and his wife and two children John Vanderleen and Michael Kelly.

Salt Lake City Sierra Nevadas Central Pacific Sacramento Alta City Little Cottonwood Canon Utah James Carey John Vanderleen Michael Kelly

Painter Henry Woodbury Found Dead in Salem Centre

Lawrence, Mass. Jan 20 Henry Woodbury a 50 year old painter was found frozen to death near a Salem Centre New Hampshire roadside. He had been chopping wood Friday and his invalid wife could not call for help. He likely fell ill or into a fit on the way home from his wood lot.

Wetmore Beck Dawes Mrale New York Newburyport Mass Lawrence Brown Abbie Invaile Pearson Australia John N. Cushing Edward O. Damon St. Uls Florence P. Simpson Thomas Simpson High Street Lawrence Henry Woodbury Salem Centre N. H

Dominion Board of Trade discusses reciprocity plan

At Ottawa meeting the Dominion Board of Trade reviewed the reciprocity draft with the U.S. Senate committee report in disapprobation and adopted all amendments proposed before Canadian passage. Lepine sentence commuted to two years and political rights forfeited. Montreal reports show creditors' troubles among W G & W H Edson and others. Halifax reports wreck recoveries and frost-bitten crew.

Dominion Board OF Trade Lepine Montreal Ottawa Canada United States Senate Canada Gazette Thomas Scott W.G W. H. Edson Job Johnson Gloucester Grand Banks

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