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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1879

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2

Potter Committee Probes Cipher Despatches and War Claims

The Potter Committee opened an inquiry into cipher despatches amid claims of Republicans erasing telegrams to shield the party. Democrats pursue guilty parties. Republicans target Democrats. Senator Hill of Georgia denounced war claims and urged opposition with broad South support. Treasury issued a circular offering exchange of four percent consols for outstanding six percent bonds. In Municipal Court Andrews and a clerk faced 30000 bail for conspiracy. Chisholm held on 10000. Sherman's note supports Democratic charges about New York Custom House. A Jailed lunatic killed a farmer, wife, and granddaughter in Montville, Maine, before a neighbor shot him. A tornado wrecked forty buildings in Lockport, Texas.

Potter Committee Hill Georgia South Democratic Party Secretary of the Treasury United States Andrews Central Wharf John 8 Chisholm Sherman Senate New York Custom House Montville Lockport Texas

Neighbor Kills Family in Montville Tragedy

A Belfast Maine dispatch reports John McFarland his wife and granddaughter were murdered at Montville by Rowell an insane man. Mrs McFarland was shot and the others bludgeoned. Rowell was later shot and killed by a neighbor who intervened.

Belfast Montville John McFarland Rowell

Bigamy case opens at Pittsfield Superior Court

The January term resumes with Elizabeth Curtis of Hinsdale charged with bigamy. Evidence shows she married Perry Curtis in 1868, later wed Ephreim Tubbs in 1877 after claiming no prior marriage. Curtis argues illegality. Elizabeth testified drunkenness and mental state affected understanding. Jury deliberates on whether subsequent cohabitation ratified the first marriage.

Pittsfield Mass Superior Court Elizabeth Curtis Hinsdale Commonwealth Elizabeth Perry Curtis Canaan N. Y Ephreim Tubbs Windsor Curtis Berkshire County Tubbs Curtis Ws

Tornado Hits Lockport Demolishes Homes and Buildings

A ruling special from Galveston reports a Sunday evening tornado in Lockport demolishing forty houses and key structures including churches the Court House and Masonic Hall. One child was killed and several people injured.

Galveston Lockport

Republicans Destroyed Evidence in 1876 Telegraph Despatches

Washington January 27 The Post prints a circumstantial account of cipher despatches and the burning of telegrams by Republican Senators during the 1876 campaign. It details Western Union subpoenas, Orton’s control of telegraph trunks, and Butler and Morton involvement. Bullock aided in securing and burning the messages, later receiving a Cologne consulship through Senatorial influence.

Washington Potter Committee New York St. Martin Clarence Cary Western Union Telegraph Company J. O. Greene Floyd Grant Whitney Morrison, Proctor Knott Senate Elections Committees Senate Elections Committee Sargent Senate Committee Potter George E. Bullock Cologne James L. Evans Indiana Tribune Bullock Senator Morton Morton Brady William E. Chandler Hiscock McMahon Greene Grant Tyner Chandler Reed The Post House Senate Orton Western Union Company Radical Party Holden United States Naval Observatory Congress Wininly Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Burbank Elections Committee Pacific States Hayes Butter Prof Helden New York Tribune Gen. Butler

New England News Briefs T: Henry Pooler dies in woods after tree fall near Basin Mills

Henry Pooler of Basin Mills was killed when a tree fell on him last Friday while at work in the woods. He leaves a wife and two children. The Supreme Judicial Court at Saco adjourned after a twenty-one day session the shortest term since 1858.169 actions cleared leaving 43 more than at opening. Eleven divorces decreed. nine jury trials. no disagreements. Edwin Vose, 55, of Cushing, left Rockland Saturday night in a blinding snowstorm. his body found near Hill's quarry, Thomaston, Monday. Coroner found no wounds. no inquest. death due to exposure. Gangs from Syracuse canvassing Maine to secure signed commissions for Euraka scythe grinders risking $200 debt when signed. Mrs Gowen of Bangor died suddenly a week ago. funeral postponed after body appeared unusually life-like. Physicians say life extinct but funeral deferred briefly.

Henry Pooler Basin Mills Supreme Judicial Court Saco Edwin Vose Cushing Rockland Hill Thomaston Syracuse N. Y Maine Gowen Bangor

Pneumonia deaths in Exeter and town notes from New England

A week of pneumonia deaths in Exeter leaves many sick. Lancaster records eighteen below at midnight and three below at 10 AM. Hampton votes to prohibit lager beer and cider sales and to continue suits against squatters. A family dispute in Manchester centers on two Harriman brothers contesting a small farm left to the one who supports their mother. James M. Haynes faces a $6000 accounting deficiency from his Dover tenure as ex-Collector of Taxes. an expert reviews books while he offers to cover any shortfall, preserving his reputation for honesty.

Exeter Lancaster Hampton Manchester Warren John Harriman Goffstown Haynes Nynes Dong

Walter Ball and others in local incidents reported

Walter Ball son of Rev. George Ball of Upton broke his leg last Friday while coasting. Mrs Catherine McGinty aged about 100 died in Stockbridge. Michael Troy a laborer at the Richmond Cheever ore bed fell dead at work. Worcester recorded 1001 deaths last year, with two centenarians, Mary Carroll and Mary Cuddy both aged 104. Hon J A Goodwin narrowly escaped death from a steam elevator. William Root of Springfield, a ball player, was arrested for drunkenness and hanged himself in a police cell. A man found frozen at Middlesex Village, Lowell, died. Michael Morris of Chelmsford identified as the deceased. Caleb Cushing's will probated, dated Madrid 1876, eight heirs. Lowell School Committee seeks to amend laws to let poor children work up to 16 weeks without 20 weeks schooling if later made up. Semiannual grammar school exams for promotion to high school ordered. Schoolhouse committee instructed to inspect sanitary conditions of all buildings.

Walter Ball George Mary Carroll Mary Cuddy J. A. Goodwin Vox Populi Massachusetts House of Representatives William Root Springfield Hudsons Middlesex Village Lowell Michael Morris Chelmsford Lawrence Caleb Cushing Madrid John N William Newburyport School Committee

Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad Annual Meeting

The Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad Company re elected its old Board of Directors at Mondays afternoon meeting. Henry A Whitney of Boston was re elected President. John B Calder, former cashier of the Grocers and Producers Bank of Providence, stands trial on a second indictment for embezzlement. Ida Lewis named keeper of Lime Rock light at a 750 dollar salary as a mark of appreciation for saving lives. A bill proposes a free savings bank system allowing thirteen people to form a savings institution with each depositor of 1000 dollars becoming a corporator.

Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad Company Henry A. Whitney Boston John B. Calder Grocers and Producers’ Bank of Providence Ida Lewis Lime Rock Light Sherman

Hill Praises War Claim Stand Against All Claims

Senator Hill in a forceful speech denounces war claims as blurring loyalties and urges the Democrats to oppose all such claims. Senator Morgan of Alabama aligns, criticizing Republican extravagance. The piece covers related debates on liquor in the Capitol, executive nominations, and concurrent political maneuvers in the Senate.

Numerous Bills Introduced and Public Building Appropriations

Washington Jan 27 lawmakers referred several measures including repealing quinine duty treaty with Mexico and a twelve year term for federal judges. A $500 Homestead loan bill was rejected 22 to 212. A Friday night session was scheduled for committee reports and a rule suspension to erect headstones for Union graves. Buildings funded include Augusta Custom House 100000 and Brooklyn Post Office 250000 with totals for Oxford and other sites.

Washington Mexico Army United States Dunnell Committee On Commerce Wright Messrs Bliss Bridges Butler Collins Cox New York Errett Franklin Harmer Ittner Kelley Killinger Luttrell Mackey Miller Phelps Robertson Randolph Reilly Seales Turney Wilson Committee Haskell Secretary of War Whitthorne Custom House Augusta Court House Oxford Miss Key West Fla Lynchburg Montgomery Ala Brooklyn N. Y Lacrosse Wis Erie Greensboro N. C Council Bluffs Iowa Mills Texas Yeas

Civil Service Condition Under Republican Admin at New York

Secretary Sherman’s Senate communication dated January 15 reports official papers on abuses at the New York Custom House. It concerns Merritt’s nomination as Collector and Burt as Naval Officer, suspended, with examinations by private committees showing declining customs receipts since 1872 and steadily rising expenditures, noting one exception.

Tor Saco Belfast Castine Treasury Custom House Wiscasset Waldoboro Machias Frenchman’s Bay Saco River Penobscot Kennebec Washington Sherman Senate New York Custom House Merritt Chester A. Arthur Burt Alonzo B. Cornell New York

Treasury Circular Offers Exchange of Six Per Cent Bonds for Four Per Cents

Washington January 27 The Secretary of the Treasury issues a circular to holders of United States six per cent 5 20 bonds offering an exchange for four per cent consols. Interest accrued and additional interest for three months plus a commission are paid. Exchange aims to promote rapid debt refunding with bonds mailed free of expense and four per cent bonds issued promptly.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury United States Congress Department

Sitting Bull Crosses Canadian Line Reported

Interior Department information confirms Sitting Bull may be near the Canadian border with a large gathering of hostile Indians expected in his vicinity. Immediate hostilities are not feared, but the situation will be discussed at tomorrow's Cabinet session. Mr Pratt declines the Boston Sub-Treasurership. Treasury hopes bonds can be arranged for acceptance. Dr Linderman, Mint Director, dies this afternoon.

Washington Pan Interior Department Sitting Bull Pratt Boston Treasury Department Linderman Mint

Suit for salvage against the United States in Admiralty

In London the Admiralty division of the High Court heard the action by the steam tug Admiral against the U S Constitution to recover 1500 pounds sterling for salavage. Two hundred pounds had been tendered but rejected. The court allowed service on the Constitution captain and the U S Consul at Portsmouth but ruled no order could issue on the captain yet. The judge would hear argument next Wednesday and would consult the Government.

London Admiralty Division High Court of Justice United States Constitution Portsmouth

International panel urged to probe epidemic in Astrachan

Reports from St Peters burg and other cities on January 27 describe calls for an International Commission to investigate the Astrachan epidemic. Tsaritsins sealed by military patrols and riverbank quarantines extend around the Volga. Novoe Vremya cites an unconfirmed Moscow outbreak and criticizes Russian living conditions. Austrian Consul in Moscow denies an epidemic at Rusan government area.

ST. Petersburg Astrachan Tsaritsins Volga Novoe Vremya Moscow Vienna Rusa

Paris Expo lottery drawing tallies first 300 prizes

The Expo drawing opened yesterday at the Trocadero palace with a large crowd and strict order. Top prizes listed include 25 000 to ticket 978 599 of series one, 20 000 to ticket 167 257 of series five, 10 000 to ticket 75 582 of series eleven, another 10 000 to ticket 26 613 of series one, and 5 000 to ticket 927 579 of series nine.

Paris Trocadero Palace

Metropolitan Bank Faces No Insolvency After Shareholder Meeting

London January 27 report says a five pound per share call was issued Friday to meet a threatened run and was successfully met. Insolvency reports were unfounded. Assets will cover debts with a £100,000 surplus. A committee will decide if the bank should continue or transfer to another firm.

London Metropolitan Bank

Cardinal Manning may explain views on Catholic education in Ireland

London dispatch says Cardinal Manning may personally explain to Lord Beaconsfield his positions on Catholic education in Ireland. The issue is likely to be raised prominently next session, with Irish Catholics demanding a state endowment for a Catholic University.

London Edinburgh Scotsman Cardinal Manning Lord Beaconsfield Ireland

Baltimore and Liverpool steam line plan gains favor

A port facility study endorses establishing a first class freight and passenger steamship line between Baltimore and Liverpool. The group reports favorable impressions on advantages and feasibility and will meet with President Garrett of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad regarding the project.

Baltimore Liverpool Garrett Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Locomotive Boiler Explosion Kills Several Near Bradford

At 7 o'clock this evening a boiler on a trial run of an Elevated Railway locomotive exploded four miles from Bradford. Engineer John Vaughan and laborer John Adds were killed. Conductor George Grogan and C L A Shepard assistant superintendent and Mike Hollervin fireman were fatally injured. Thomas Luby Oscar Schutt A L Garside and George Paterson were seriously injured.

Bradford John Vaughan John Adds George Grogan C. L. A. Shepard Mike Hollervin Thomas Luby Oscar Schutt A. L. Garside George Paterson

Heiser and Slosson Win Brunswicks Billiards Matches

In New York on January 27 Heiser of Boston defeated Rudolphe in fifty innings with 600 to 422. Later Slosson beat Garnier 600 to 257. Garnier had 175 in the fourth inning while Slosson ran 403 in the seventh and closed with an unfinished 113.

New York Heiser Boston Rudolphe Slosson Garnier

Republican caucus stakes three ballots for U S Senator

In Topeka on January 27 a Republican legislative caucus met and balloted three times for United States Senator without a choice, adjourning to tomorrow night. The third ballot showed Gall with 56 votes, Anthony 24, Simpson 17, Phillips 10, and 10 scattering.

Topeka Kan United States Ingalls Anthony Simpson Phillips Scattering

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