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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1875

Page

2

King Kalakaua Expenses and Vicksburg Outrage Headlines

Long Washington report includes King Kalakaua visit funding, district bonds bill, and a Missouri attempt to seek presidential authority over Mississippi events. Beecher Tilton trial coverage dominates with cross examination details and Howard Evarts arguments. Brooklyn court term extension also noted.

Courtroom Attendees Keep Poised Tone Amid Beecher Tilton Trial

A New York Times account describes the Tilton Beecher trial atmosphere with vivid portraits of the families in court. The scene shows Col Beecher and siblings with their mother and wife, while Tilton and Mrs Tilton attend, surrounded by Plymouth Church supporters and curious onlookers.

Eecher Col. Beecher Theodore Tilton Alexander Earl of Stirling Warren Mr Tilton Eata Moulton Don Cesar Ge Bazan Genere Beecher Antomime Mrs Tilton Plymouth Church Benott New York Times Mrs Beecher

Glittering carnival at Academy of Music and a fashionable wedding

New York reports a glittering masquerade at the Academy of Music hosted by the Cercle Francais de Harmonie with King Kalakaua reception and lavish prizes. Also covered is the fashionable wedding of Miss Jennie Littlejohn to Thomas Mills at Holy Trinity with many attendees and elegant attire.

Academy OF Music Kalakaua Church OF the Holy Trinity Cercle Francais de Harmonie Uncle Sams Esquimaux Joans of Arc Elizabeth and Mary Mephistopheles Jennie Littlejohn Bishop Littlejohn Thomas Mills Brooklyn Lituejohn Allen New York Lyman King Newport Hall Dewitt C. Littlejohn Malls Mills Baptists Centennial Baptist Armitage Charleston M. H. Nathan

Paddock Elected to Senate in Nebraska Contest

Omaha dispatch reports A B S Paddock won the Nebraska Senate seat after a five ballot contest in which Thayer led early. Wisconsin caucus names Carpenter the Republican nominee with 44 votes on formal ballot. Rhode Island balloting continues with Burnside leading. Tennessee Legislature ballots without change.

Paddock Senate Nebraska Matt, Carpenter Wisconsin Rhode Island Tennessee Omaha Dundry Thayer Morton Patrick Madison Wis Carpenter Washburn Rublee Dixon Scattering Fairchild Assembly Providence Burnside Barstow Sheffield Arnold Hazard Browne Beach Nashville Tenn

Constitutional Commission Hears But Takes No Action

Augusta Maine January 22 The Constitutional Commission discussed representative appointment and proposed changes to sheriffs and county attorneys. It favored abolishing the land agent office and allowing corporations under general laws. Proposals on minority representation and governor removal of certain officials were debated. some measures like municipal court appointments and probate registers were defeated.

Senate Committee On Anthony House of Representatives James K. Polk Henry Clay New York Plaquemine Louisiana Sithough Clay John Quincy Adams United States Srr Electoral College Schurz Judiciary Committee Congress Sherman Gen. Sheridan Wile Foster Phelpa Potter Wiltz Gen. Grant Bayard Wilz Ut House New Orleans Returning Board de Trobriand Gen. Banks Wiltzi New York Times E. W. Stoughton Kellogg Thurman Kellozg Supreme Court of the State Sheridan Colfax Coushatta West Ohio White League South E. A. Pollard Ku-Klux Sneridan Snermup North Augusta Constitutional Commission

Flood Toll Overstated In Marysville Disaster

San Francisco reports that flood deaths were fewer than feared with one drowning named Joseph Luthcblen. A Western House block fire amid crowds was controlled without injuries. By nightfall flood receded from main streets, with $1,000,000 in property loss and merchants hit hard. Farmers lose fencing and stock. widespread destitution noted.

San Francisco Marysville Joseph Luthcblen

Vermont Dairy Men's Association Meeting Recaps Premium Winners

The Vermont Dairy Men’s Association held its third session with Prof. Wickford presenting seven butter specimens for a premium of double-platform Howe’s scales. Number seven won, Judge Alma Stone accepting the prize, with commendations for two other entries. Officers and guests praised Devon cattle versus Ayrshire and noted farm drainage talks by John W. Brown. The session closed with thanks to reporters and transport providers.

Alma Stone Westford G. W. Lawson Barre D.C. Brown Montpelier Col. Hawley Syracuse Gov. Hyde Connecticut Devon Ayrshires Portus Baxter Burlington David Fish South Burlington Association Mason John W. Brown Milton L. B. Arnold Rochester N. Y New York Tribune Bliss Reporters of the Press Associated Press

Stormy Paris Assembly Debate On Constitutional Measures

In Paris the Assembly continued the debate on constitutional measures led by Duke de Broglie in support of Ventayon's bill. Legitimists opposed it and vowed not to consecrate MacMahon's powers. Julia Favre accused Bonapartists and praised Thiers amid a heated scene. The Ventayon bill moved to second reading and a Senate bill is set for debate next Monday.

Neilson Moulton Tilton Beecher Tiltey Evarts Woodhull & Claffin Gen. Tracy Tracy Woodruff & Robinson Golden Age Bowen Codruff & Robinson A. M. Read Bessie Turner Brooklyn City State Senate Washington Ways and Means Pacific Mail Irwin House Schumaker Witness Stockwell Elmore Gen. Smith William 8. King Philadelphia Erwin John M. Morrie The Chronicle Morar Randall New York Senate Daniel Drew Harlan Samuel Tech Samuel Atch Rufus Hatch A. H. Whitney Senator Cole Cole Wm. 8 King McShanks New York Tribune Deimonico’s A. Oakey Hall Jarvis Hall Wood Ventayon Jules Favre Paris Duke de Broglie Veniavon MacMahon Berenger Chabaud Latour Julia Favre Thiers Chabind Latour Secon M. Favre Committee of Inquiry

Montenegrin Difficulty Shows Promising Settlement Hope

A Vienna despatch to the Daily News says the Montenegrin issue may settle with Turkey yielding. Austria to move troops to the Bosnian frontier while snow blocks Montenegrins from Turkish entry for two months except at key points. Russia hints at Moscow support for Montenegro amid tensions with Turkey.

London Vienna Daily News Turkey Austria Trieste Montenegro Russia Bossar Podgoritza Porte Cettigue ST. Petersburg Montenele Urkey

Liberal leadership in Parliament in London report

The Daily News says Liberal MPs signaled to call a meeting to choose a leader in the House of Commons likely on the 4th proximo. Lord Granville is viewed as head of Parliament and the Marquis of Hartington is favored for leadership in the Commons. Also notes a threatened South Wales lock-out risking 100000 jobs, Peru apology demanded over a passenger removal, and Dublin University electing Mr Gibson Conservative to the House of Commons.

London The Daily News Adams House of Commons Lord Granville Marquis of Hartington Globe Peru Callao TIMES Delane the Limes Sampson Baron Grant Dublin University Today Gibson

Threatened Carlists vow violence in Zarauz attack

In Santander on January 22 Carlists threaten violence against the German captain and Gustav crew if Zarauz is bombarded, causing the Spanish squadron to hesitate before firing. The Times in London on January 22 reports Russia Austria and Germany agreeing to recognize Alfonso as King of Spain immediately without Cortes proclamation.

Santander Jan Zarunz Alfonso LonDon the Times Russia Austria Germany Spain

Financial and Commercial London and Liverpool market notes

London financial items show Consols trading around 92 3 9 with discounts. Erie stocks quoted. Paris rente. Liverpool cotton and grain markets report quiet to firm conditions. Details include weekly cotton sales, stock and receipts, and price lists for flour, wheat, corn, oats, beef, bacon, and cheese. Weather in England described as frosty with cargo and ship cargo activity noted.

Financial and Commercial London Erie Krie Paris Liverpool Orleans Beerbohlem Mark Lane Queenstown England

Severe storm at Chefoo and Japanese transit news

Chinese dates report the severest Chefoo storm since foreign occupation with ships driven ashore. An insurrection in Kweichap and Szchuen threatens provincial capitals. Transit of Venus observations near Nagasaki hindered. various nations conducted successful astronomy work. Nagasaki fire destroys fifty houses, and Japan negotiates mining deals while Yokohama wharves receive funds.

Chefoo Kweichan Nagasaki New York U.S Ashuelot Shanghai Kweichap Szchuen Saco Mr Avery Zanigawara Yokohama Japan Hoga Hakodachi Board of Works Yeddo Lieut. Day United States Navy Hong Kong United States Formosa Horace Capron Educational Service of Japan

Dominion Board of Trade Asks End to Canadian Tonnage Tax

In Ottawa on January 22 the Dominion Board of Trade urged removal of the tax on Canadian tonnage trading with American ports. Fairweather of St John was elected President for the year. An Executive Committee was named and the meeting adjourned sine die. In Montreal on January 22 counterfeit $20 U S Treasury notes dated March 10 circulated, the spurious notes imitating the genuine article.

Ottawa Canada Dominion Board of Trade Fairweather St. John Montreal Treasury

Boiler explosions claim lives in two cities

In Pottsville Pennsylvania George Havsel was killed instantly after a boiler explosion at a St. Nicholas colliery. The missing worker is presumed dead. In Savannah Georgia a locomotive boiler exploded on the night train from Augusta to Savannah near Hartsville injuring two firemen and leaving one man in critical condition.

Pottsville St. Nicholas Schuylkill County George Havsel Savannah Auasta Charleston Hartleville Ate Lee

Self destruction shocks New Bedford and Portland reports

Early this morning Richard P Harwood aged 75 a former fish dealer in New Bedford Massachusetts arose from illness and cut his throat in the cellar to kill himself A despatch from Portland Maine reports Mrs John Rankin of Rockport shot herself this morning with her child beside her on the bed both incidents noted in the day s dispatches

New Bedford Mass Richard P. Harwood Portland Argus Eays John Rankin Rockport

Desperate pursuit ends in multiple deaths in Mississippi county

A Commerce dispatch reports a Mississippi county shootout over a suspected robbery. Hensen resisted arrest, fatally wounding Joseph Carr. A renewed chase left one posse member dead, another wounded, and Hensen mortally wounded and captured.

St. Louis Mississippi County Hensen Joseph Carr Carr

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