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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1878

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2

Connecticut Bill Seeks Higher Dog Tax Tariff

A Connecticut legislator proposes a dog tax hike to ten and twenty dollars. The plan aims to curb carrying by owners of valuable canines and fund oversight, with supporters claiming the extra revenue will curb illicit stock while opponents warn of punitive impact on dog owners.

Connecticut

Increase in Library Holdings and Electoral Count Debates

The Librarian of Congress reports an 1877 rise of 20,021 volumes, totaling 331,118, with 110,000 pamphlets and more. Space constraints hamper readers. 70,000 volumes crowd floors, prompting calls to relocate the library. The Electoral Count Committee splits into subcommittees and leans toward popular voting, with concerns over smaller states. Also noted are diplomatic posts, upcoming appointments, and a bill to empower Congress with oath administration and witness custody.

Librarian of Congress Congress Capitol

Representatives of Texas and Southern Pacific Before House Committee

Washington January 27 representatives Tom Scott Gov Brown for Texas Pacific and Huntington Emery Storrs for Southern Pacific discussed loan attempts and costs to build rail lines. They argued subsidy is needed while critics blamed 1873 panic. Hot Springs railroad route change eyed. anti subsidy resolution to be voted tomorrow.

Texas and Southern Pacific Railroads HOUSE Blaine & CO Arkansas Washington Texas and Pacific Southern Pacific House Committee On Pacific Railroads Tom Scott Gov. Brown Texas Pacific Huntington Emery Storrs Scott Europe Jay Cooke & Co Central Pacific Chalmers Mississippi Col. Scott Northern Pacific Storrs Evening Star Hot Springs Ark Cragin Coburn and Stearns The Land Office Baker Indiana Holman

Secretary Sherman Explains Old Letters and Speeches

Secretary Sherman rises to explain his old letters and speeches and to show that his record on financial questions is not inconsistent.

Sherman

Charges Against Taft and Phillips Stir Controversy

Washington dispatch outlines Columbus Alexander’s charges against former Attorney-General Taft and Solicitor General Phillips over duties related to a 1876 House resolution. It cites misstatements in Phillips’s report and alleges official crime by both men, amid broader departmental notices and personnel changes.

Washington Columbus Alexander House Taft Phillips House of Representatives District of Columbia Alexander New England Dayton York County F. Rumery Madawaska Aroostook County South Hollis George B. Berry Washington County Oliver S. Scripture Glenburn Penobscot County Charles F. Weed Littleton George W. Doore Souch Atkinson Piscataquis County Polly Witcher Benton Grafton County N. H Samuel United States and Spanish Commission United States Cuba Treasury Department San Francisco China E. K. McMichael Boston Custom House Treasury Navy Departments Interior Department Schurz Bristow Sprague Rhode Island Edgewood

Will contest opens for Mrs Merrill estate in New York

New York January 26. The will contest of the late Mrs Caroline A Merrill began before Surrogate Calvin. The Portland, New Hampshire born widow left over 400000 and largely left her fortune to Cardinal McCloskey, ignoring her adopted son and several nephews and nieces who now contest. Witnesses included Cyrus W Field and Monsignor Chatard. The trial adjourned to Tuesday.

Caroline A. Merrill New York Moses Taylor Calvin Merrill Nathaniel W. Merrill Portsmouth N. H Taylor & Merrill Rossmore Hotel Greenwood Cemetery Europe London Paris Rome Cardinal Manning William T. Salter Salter United States Cardinal McCloskey George Merrill John K. Parsons John K. Porter Maclure Turner, Lee & McClure Cyrus W. Field Benjamin Cartwright City Bank Field Taylor Mrs Merrill European Parsons Monsignor Chatard American College In

Prisoners, Etc., Etec. The Wells Returning Board case in New Orleans

The New Orleans forgery and parish returns case against J Madison Wells Thomas C Anderson Louis W Kenner and Gardane Cassanave moved to the U S Circuit Court. After bonds were forfeited four accused were sought in the Custom House with Sheriff Houston resisting entry until new bonds were set. Writs were issued, Anderson Kenner Cassanave were found and taken to parish prison. Wells remained at large expected to surrender and post bonds.

New Orleans Custom House J. Madison Wells Thomas C. Anderson Louis W. Kenner Gardane Cassanage United State Marines United States Washington Houston Wells A. J. Patterson Columbus Avenue M. J. Savage Mr McKeown Auburndale Tabernacle Columbus Alexander House Taft Philips China Foreign Relief Committee America England New York Reuben Tomlinson South Carolina Horticultural Hall Warren Street Chapel Republican State Central Committee Johnn Morrissey United States Circuit Court Gardane Cassanave Tomlinson Sherif Cox Wurzburger Lane Revenue Cutter Sheldon Dulowan Gurley Charles Devens G. Cassanave L. M. Kenner Sam H. N. Ogden Louisiana Wharton Anderson, Kenner and Cassana Parish Mobile Road

Missionary Gulick dies in Kobe after fifty years abroad

Obituary notices recount the death of Rev Oramel H Gulick, veteran ABF missionary to the Sandwich Islands, at his son’s Kobe residence in Japan on December 8 1877 aged 81. Born Freehold NJ, he studied at Princeton and Princeton Theological Seminary, sailed in 1827 as an early missionary, and left seven children, most in missionary service. Funeral held December 10 conducted in English and Japanese. Also noted are deaths of Major Reeves Leonard, Pliny F Fuller, Capt Thomas Cunningham, Hon John B Kerr, Mrs Maria Mayo Ellis, Albert Polk, Stephen Spelman, J M Van Buskirk and Mrs Emily Sophia Erving with brief biographical details.

New York United States Circuit Court Judee Benedict Brooklyn James Cullen National Bank of Wiliam Springstein Thomas O'Reilly Cullen Navy Yard John Sweeney James Susendorf American Board Phetmonuia Oramel H. Gulick Kobe Japan Mr Gulick Freehold Monmouth County N. J New Jersey College Princeton Theological Seminary Sandwich Islands Gulick Boston J. D. Davis Episcopal Mission Osaka Ellinger Matthew Riley William H. Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Smith Jerome Avenue Messrs Thayer and Tompkins Portsmouth W. Hi. Y. Hackett Caste Mary Cary John Wopps Charles H. Thayer Toodles Thomas Barry Thayer Western New Hampshire Poultry Association City Hall Keene E. L. Hayward Peterboro F. K. Pratt C.N. Chandler George A. Litchfield C.F. N. Hayward C. G. Britton Plymouth Rocks W. H. Prentiss C. E. Hayward C. W. Cunningham A. L. Clark George D. Wheelock A. Colony

Global failures and suspensions sweep North America

In New York and Chicago on January 26 rumors spread of a major sugar firm collapse as Youngs, Smith & Co. proposed a 15 percent cash payment on maturing paper plus instalments to extend the rest, with creditors, including banks and individuals totaling about 260,000 dollars, protesting papers to bind endorsers. Other failures follow: H. W. Metcalf & Co. with about 56,000 dollars in liabilities. Montreal creditors pursue assignments, and Dobbin, Lamont & Co. report 46,000 dollars in liabilities. Halifax notes 63,000 dollars for H. C. Morgan. in Chicago Star Chemical works is bankrupt with 13,000 dollars liabilities and John D. Harlow at 10,000 dollars. New York reports R. & J. Watson coal dealers defaulting with 200,000 dollars liabilities.

New York Youngs, Smith & Co H.W. Metcalf &Co Dobbin, Lamont & Co Halifax H. C. Morgan Chicago Star Chemical Works John D. Harlow R. & J. Watson Pittsburg

The Davenport Thorne marriage and a late burial stir

Remains of Mrs Lillie Davenport Thorne were buried beside husband Frost Thorne in Greenwood Cemetery after a delay caused by family disapproval of the union with an actress. The Thornes faced social pressure from Frost Thorne’s millionaire relatives who disapproved of stage connections. The couple had two children and faced later estrangement from the Davenport family before Frost’s death in a yacht disaster.

Davenports Thornes Vanderbilt Broadway Union Club Modjeska John Morrissey New York Lillie Davenport Thorne Greenwood Cemetery Philadelphia Sun Thorne Davernports Frost Thorne E. L. Davenport Davenport Staten Island Commodore Garner Frost Vining England Lillie Lillie Vining Chestnut Street Chicago

Norway shire town to join Paris and Grand Trunk link

The article notes Norway will soon separate from Paris and establish its own center while awaiting a Grand Trunk Railway branch. Auburn shoe shipments rise weekly and production is near last year’s level as labor costs fall and full staffing is sought. It also covers a suicide in North Conway, a 50th wedding anniversary in Auburn, a Tilden ratification suit question ruling, Bucksport child abuse outrage, Crispin labor group visit to Norway, and a shoe factory employing over 300 in Lynn.

Norway Paris Grand Trunk Railway Portland Sherbrooke Quee Auburn E. R. Merrill North Conway Aaron Sanderson South Berwick Saco Bucksport Lynn Crispins B. F. Spinney & Co Hartford Charter Oak Special Insurance Commission Continental Life Insurance Company Insurance Commission Seymour David P. Nichols Henry M. Cleveland Commission Nichols Radical Party Cleveland Pardee Jewell

Exeter Store Burglary Promises Clothing Loss

A store in Exeter was entered Friday night and a quantity of clothing was carried off, with losses estimated between seventy five and one hundred dollars.

Vermont News Highlights Local Distractions and Rail Vote

St Johnsbury plans Catholic college while Burlington touts a twenty five pound cat. Missing daughters of Mrs Bliss in Fairlee reappear in New Hampshire. In Swanton a druggist’s disappearance shocks town, his return to Catholicism cited. Brattleboro votes against funding a $50,000 narrow gauge railroad to South Londonderry amid ongoing West River valley debates and a planned follow up meeting.

St. Johnsbury Burlington Boston Bliss Fairlee New Hampshire Nellie Concord Ida Woodsville Swanton Thomas Melville Canada St. Sebastian P.o Spenesnane Brattleboro South Londonderry Whitehall Friends of the Enterprise West River Valley Bedford and Billerica

Lowell News Roundup Highlights Local Events

Summary of diverse 19th century happenings across Lowell and surrounding towns: charitable aid to 3000 plus residents, school publications, drownings, paper factory output, golden wedding anniversary, wages in silver, injuries to an elderly woman, rise in lodging for tramps, safety committee appointments, liquor reform actions, multiple arrests, clergy movements, railroad ice house project, a tragic child head injury, longevity notes on Falmouth families, court sentences for rapes and burglaries, a celebrated Y M C A anniversary with detailed annual report figures and fundraising, plus community religious and charitable activities.

Lowell Westfield High School Lyceum Edward Muldoon Pittsfield Montague Paper Company Turpe Falls John Macomber Oakham Methuen Company Fanny Richards North Attleboro Andover Almshouse James B. Francis George Banks Otis A. Merrill Wyman’s Exchange Reform Club Amherst Father Brown Lawrence Wisconsin Sandwich Islands New Haven Northampton Southwick Ponds Charles Murray Sturbridge Bacon George Howard Marcey Otis John Gilbert Lee Edward Eytle James Taylor Dalton William Johnson Joseph Murphy William Tracy Murphy Ury Loring Isaac J. Worden Lowell Y. M.C. A Huntington Hills A. C. Russelli Band of Hope E. W. Porter A. K. Whitcomb Merritt Hulburd

English Operatives Return Home From England Mills Pressure Grows

Some English workers who left Warren for England to seek better prospects now write that they would have fared better staying in America. They report rising pressure in English mills and fear the situation will worsen instead of improve.

Warren England America

Leading Cowansville Merchant Returns From Absence

Mr Finley a leading Cowansville merchant returned to Montreal Saturday after eighteen months away. He claims he was drugged in Montreal and sent to South America. In the interval his wife became insane and his fortune was squandered.

Finley Cowansville Montreal South America

Official peace terms outlined by the Post from Constantinople

The Post prints an official version of preliminary peace conditions. Autonomy for Bulgaria with undefined boundaries and local governor. Roumania gains independence with Danube territory compensation to Russia. Bosnia and Herzegovina local autonomy. Serbia independent with territorial rectification. Montenegro status quo postwar. Batoum ceded. indemnity paid. Sultan to consider protecting Russian interests in the Dardanelles.

Jondon the Standard Constantinople Porte Nicholas Adrianople England Dardanelles Post Bulgaria Roumania Danube Russia Bosnia and Herzegovina Servia Servian Zwarvik Austria Montenegro Batoum

Crisis in England as Derby May Stay in Office

London dispatch reports Lord Derby will not resign after talks and Besika Bay fleet stoppage. Whips from both sides urge support for a night division on a supplementary vote. Cabinet met with most ministers present. Hartington and other leaders discuss terms and potential adjournment amid debate on peace terms and defence funding.

England Lord Derby TAS London Besika Bay Lord Carnarvon Lord Cairns Duke of Richmond Marquis of Lartington House of Commons Marquis of Hartington Rylands Barnley Gladstone the Times Stafford Northcote Times

Montenegrins Press On In Lake Scutari Fighting

London reports Montenegrins captured three fortified islands in Lake Scutari after a heavy bombardment and planned an assault on Zabliac. French Mediterranean squadron sails toward the Levant. Russia may open straits to warships per peace conditions. Russia's losses in Europe reach 30,435 by Jan. 5.

Russia Europe London Lake Scutari Zabliac Toulon Levant Turkey M. Waddington Constantinople Smyrna Agence Russe Gallipoli Suez Canal St. Petersburg Golos

Grave War Demonstrations in Athens Turn Violent

Athens reports a 10,000 strong crowd marching to Ministers Deligeorgis Tricoupis Zaimis Coumoundouros and Delyannis homes. Windows were broken, revolvers fired, three wounded and one killed as they moved to the palace. The King urged calm. troops dispersed the crowd. Tomorrow’s disorder feared. Despatch from Chalcis notes troop and artillery transport to the frontier, signaling imminent hostilities with infantry headed toward Rumelia near Turkey.

Athens Deligeorgis Tricoupis Zaimis Coumoundouros Delyannis Tondon Chalcis Greece Lornia Turkey

Famine Ravages Four Chinese Provinces Prompt Aid Appeal

A dispatch from Shanghai reports a severe famine in four North China provinces with nine million people destitute and children sold in markets for food. The Foreign Relief Committee appeals to America and England for assistance and asks formation of an American committee to raise funds and deposit with Hong Kong Bank agents.

New York A. A. Low United States Stohes Shanghai China Foreign Relief Committee America England Hong Kong Bank

Central American tensions rise amid war rumors

Panama reports rumors of war preparations including gunboats and arms, though no formal declaration. A German warship was said to be enforcing Fisenstock claims near Nicaragua, with a possible Italian squadron to Central American waters over losses from the 1875 San Miguel riots.

Panama Georgia Wilmington Nicaragua Central American San Miguel

Rumor of Spanish Dominican Treaty Sparks Caribbean Unease

Rumor Spain will sign a protectorate treaty with Santo Domingo by month end stirs excitement in Santo Domingo and Haiti and deepens Baez unpopularity. Boosted by new Spanish consuls appointed at several Dominican ports.

Havana Key West Spain Santo Domingo Haiti Baez Dominican Republic

Fire damages multiple stores across several towns

In Bellows Falls Vermont a basement fire in Retting and Son’s block spread to Fletcher’s clothing offices with water damage. Fletcher’s loss runs around $2000 with insurance. other losses lighter. Separately in Towson Town Maryland a blaze destroyed Odd Fellows Hall and multiple shops, totaling $40,000 to $45,000. Concord New Hampshire reports a brick block fire causing about $2000 in damage. Lewiston Maine notes a millinery store fire with $2500 stock loss and insured amounts.

Retting & Son O. M. George’s Fletcher Baltimore Towsontown Odd Fellows’ Hall Baltimore County Herald Sheeley Stefel Heller’s Lee H. P. Moore Lewiston R. F. Folsom Lisbon Street New Hampshire Lyceum

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