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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1878

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2

Rumor Ascribes Dark Horse Run For Boston Collector

The rumor places ex Governor William B Washburn as a dark horse candidate for the Boston Collector post. He is said to have gained White House favor and joined in social rounds, while Simmons’s friends doubt Washburn’s bid though renomination and confirmation are still suggested. A game that didn’t work.

Boston William B. Washburn Dark Horse Simmons White House Washburn

Acquittal Ends Murder Trial and Wedding United

Edmund J. Hoppin was acquitted in Auburn after four days of trial for the murder of Philip S. Proudfit. His fiancée Mary Turner, who attended every session, married him immediately after the verdict under a rugged, affectionate ceremony presided by Rev. T. J. Aller. The scene drew a large crowd as justice and love converged in a dramatic posttrial wedding. A separate suit seeks an accounting over South Carolina bonds with claims of a ten percent kickback tied to Butler and Gary, officials in Columbia.

South Carolina Excise Commissioners New Jersey New York Edmund J. Hoppin Auburn Philip S. Proudfit Sterling Cyanga County Proudfit Hoppin Mary Turner T. J. Aller William J. Everett T. D. Childs J. H. Southern M.C. Butler Gen. Gary Butler Gary Columbia Everett, Childs Palmer Southern

Vote tallies reveal regional split on resolution and silver stance

The analysis shows Massachusetts and several New England states voting against the resolution while many midwest and western states backed it. It notes key votes by Butler, Phelps, Cox, Mayhew, Cutler, Bridges, and Bayne, plus party splits. A New York Balletic correspondent reports on Sherman’s hinted understanding to amend the Bland bill for coinage profits, and a gradual silver introduction with mixed hopes for resumption and future stability. Secretary Sherman dismisses imminent harm from silver, cites mint output limits, and expects gold to rise briefly but not sustain premiums.

Washington Senate Morrill Senate Committee On Finance House Ewing United States Garfield Gen. Butler Yeas Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island Delaware Oregon North Carolina Georgia Alabama Kentucky Tennessee Indiana Ilinois Arkansas Iowa Wisconsin Kansas West Virginia Nevada Nebraska Colorado Butler Phelps Connecticut New England Cox Mayhew Cutler New Jersey Bridges Bayne Pennsylvania New York Balletic Sherman

Chandler Reiterates Bargain Claim at Wormley’s Hotel

Chandler again accuses a deal was struck at Wormley’s Hotel in Washington. He outlines what paper Major Burke received to keep and dispatches a message asking plain questions regarding the arrangement.

Wormley’s Washington William FE. Chandler Major Burke Wormsey’s Stanley Matthews Charles Foster Garfield Burke Chandler FE. A. Burke New Orleans Nicholls John Sherman James A. Garfield Louisiana Wason Packard

Austria objects to Russia on peace terms for Balkans

Vienna report in Independence Belge states Austria agrees peace needs major changes to limit Servia and Montenegro gains and reverse Bessarabia, while Russia’s demands for indemnity are inadmissible for keeping Bulgaria under occupation. Austria will send a note to the powers.

Russia Brussels Independence Belge Vienna Austria Servia Montenegro Bessarabia Bulgaria

Peace Talks Prolong War as Allies Remain Unsatisfied

England and Austria express dissatisfaction with the current negotiations as no armistice has been concluded. Officials describe the situation as peculiar and unsatisfactory and note that peace terms remain secret while seeking a viable settlement.

England Austria

Sandon to Succeed Carnarvon as Colonial Secretary

London reports Viscount Sandon will take over as Secretary of State for the Colonial Department. In Parliament Sir Stafford Northcote outlined stiff terms and a sweeping autonomous Bulgaria under a Russian chosen Prince. Debate eyed for Thursday with a confidence vote and potential dissolution if defeated.

London Viscount Sandon Liverpool Carnarvon Colonial Department Stafford Northcote Marquis of Hartington Stafford Count Schouvaloff Northcote Turkey Bulgaria Constantinople Russia Europe Dardanelles England Sir Stafford Austria Euurope House of Lords Earl Derby Lord Stratheden Lord Derby Granville Ripon and Kimberly Lord Startington Daily News Marais Hartington

Troops Gathered in Cabul as Afghan Threat Looms

A rumor from Calcutta says the Ameer of Cabul is massing troops at Candahar. The move could threaten Persia or England, undermining Afghanistan’s long role as a barrier to Russian aggression and potentially altering India’s strategic security.

Persia England Calcutta Ameer Cabul Candahar India Afghanistan

Turks Defeated Near Ratschar Nik After Four Day Battle

A Belgrade despatch to the Standard reports Turks defeated by 40,000 Servians near Ratschar nik after four days of fighting. Belgrade hospitals ordered to care for 3030 wounded. The Times cites a possible Regent for Bulgaria and notes a typhus outbreak in Erzercum with 250 daily deaths and 10,000 sick and wounded.

London Standard Belgrade Ratscharnik Times Prince Battenberg Alexander of Hesse Bulgaria Erzercum

Athens Turmoil as Mob Clashes Erupt Over War Policy

In Athens on Sunday a large mob of about 2000 from Piraeus clashed with troops after shots were fired near ministerial residences. Several rioters were wounded before forces dispersed the crowd. Debats warns that Greece risks ruin if it declares war on Turkey now.

Athens Pireus Debats Deligeorgis Greece Turkey

France conducts nine supplementary deputy elections

London reports nine supplementary elections in France on January 28. Seven seats filled by Republicans, one by a Conservative, and one with no choice, requiring a second ballot due to irregularities and official pressure at the recent general election.

London France Chamber of Deputies

Western bound train robbed near Lodge City

Four men attempted an express robbery on a Western bound Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe train near Lodge City. The express messenger repulsed them and fired, possibly wounding one robber. The bandits escaped but were pursued and likely to be captured. They had bound and gagged a Dodge City station agent and ransacked his safe.

Fpufelo Cal Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Lodge City Dodge City

Augusta fair raises 2150 for Soldiers' Monument

The Augusta fair for the Soldiers' Monument Association netted 2150 dollars for a memorial. Rev J F Wade of Trumansburg NY accepted a call from the First Christian Church of Augusta and starts work Sunday. A Portland petition asks Mayor Butler to reconsider not using his name for another nomination. The South Congregational Church in Hallowell calls Rev John Parsons of Saugus MA as pastor with 1000 dollar salary and parsonage. An aged Limington couple, Watson Dyer and his wife, have lived married life over 65 years, he 91 and she 86.

Augusta Soldiers’ Monument Association J. F. Wade Trumansburg N. Y First Christian Church of Portland Butler South Congregational Church Hallowell John Parsons Saugus Mass Watson Dyer Limington Steep Falls Supreme Court Biddeford Saco

Ex Senator Patterson to Lecture Dartmouth Students Tuesday

Ex Senator Patterson will deliver a lecture before Dartmouth students Tuesday evening on the political condition of the country. Equity Lodge No 33, an Odd Fellows organization, is instituted at Northwood with Rufus G. Tuttle as first Noble Grand. A new two story school house in South Seabrook, 27 by 38 feet, cost 1547, serving 125 scholars aged five to fifteen. The Manchester Weekly Times debuts, published by Everett & Aldrich, as an Independent Republican organ for the Grand Army of the Republic. Samuel Merrill of Gilmanton died after a tree collision in the woods, leaving a deaf and dumb widow and two children. Janet G Jesseman of Dorchester arrested for aggravated assault on Mrs Nathaniel Dow. verdict faults the accident theory. Prof Young denies withdrawing from Princeton and confirms he remains at College of New Jersey, with collaboration noted with Dr McCosh signaling a policy shift. Alumni welcome his stay.

Patterson Dartmouth Odd Fellows Equity Lodge Northwood Rufus G. Tuttle South Seabrook Manchester Weekly Times Everett & Aldrich Grand Army of the Republic Samuel Merrill Gilmanton Ira B. Berry Janet G. Jesseman Dorchester Plymouth Sheriff Brown Nathaniel Dow Mrs Jessemen Dow Ida Jesseman Princeton College Young College of New Jersey Princeton McCosh

Vermonts Centennial Day Marked For March 13 1878

Vermont celebrates its centennial day on March 13 1878 marking the 180th anniversary of the first State Legislature meeting at Windsor. news notes include church appointments, long-serving local judge V W Waterman, a fatal freezing death near Alburgh identified as likely William Mead, and corrections on murderers under sentence with four names listed and two others in jail awaiting Supreme Court action.

Vermont Windsor 8. M. Perkins O. Perkins Wilmington Universalist Church West Concord V. W. Waterman Cady’s Falls Lamoille County Supreme Court Alburgh William Mead United States Plattsburg N. Y Henry Gravysin John P. Phair Asa Magoon Edward Tatro Lewis Fayettville Edward C. Hayden

Clergy Moves and Local Incidents Across Towns

Rev J S Elwell of Waverley accepts the call of Second Presbyterian Church Milford. Amory H Tyler, formerly of Monson Mo, installed pastor of Middleton church. Mrs J Burns of Worcester dies likely from heart disease. Over a thousand Northampton residents sign Francis Murphy pledge. Mrs Coy of Templeton, 72, 250 pounds, falls stairs but convalesces. John Hughes jailed ten years for highway robbery of Dr George F Harwood of Worcester. Samuel Magee, oldest man in Andover, dies at 80 years 2 months. J M Hale of Haverhill donates 5000 for library running costs and 1500 for book fund.

J. S. Elwell Waverley Second Presbyterian Church Milford South Ashburnham Amory H. Tyler Monson Middleton J. Burns Worcester Northampton Francis Murphy Coy Templeton John Hughes George F. Harwood Samuel Magee Andover Ireland J.M. Hale Public Library of Haverhill

Tragic deaths reported in Providence area incidents

Frederick William Uglow nine dies of brain inflammation after witnessing James Leary drown at Valley street pond. In same week, Michael Gallogley found intoxicated injured beside Oak street crossing after stepping into culvert. officer saved him minutes before Hartford freight train.

Frederick William Uglow William F. Ugrow Providence Valley Street Pond James F. Leary Uglow Michael Gallogley Stonington and Hartford Oak Street Gallogley Hartford

Lowell Officials Change Posts and School Rules

The Overseers of the Poor elected Leonard F Jewell secretary with retiring Frederick Holton. Rev Owen Street withdrew his resignation at the High Street Congregational Church. The School Committee reviewed new rules and instructed the Superintendent to seek state aid to amend child labor in mills.

Lowell Mass Leonard F. Jewell Frederick Holton High Street Congregational Church Owen Street

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