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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1875

Page

2

Tilton Case Allegations Of Jury Influence And New Trial Hints

The New York Sun reports counsel claim money influenced the jury and officials to seek a new trial. W A Beach discusses public opinion, alleged collusion, and mysterious links among Beecher, Price, Loader, and others while detailing efforts to uncover the truth amid a charged trial atmosphere.

New York Sun Tilton Neilson Jacob Murray Chester Carpenter Ghd New York Herald Herald W. A. Beach Theodore Tilton Beacuh Beach Plymouth Morris Shearman Price Loader Iy Tilton Henry Ward Beecher Elizabeth Tilton Beecher Price Wmorver Loder

New York Holiday Scene as City Shifts to Visitors

July 4 New York reports a mass exodus and a city overrun by unnamed visitors who occupy hotels and parks. The piece notes a daytime calm with a liberal spread of tropical displays at gardens, talk of the Hippodrome, and social shifts as bachelors seek respite from missing wives.

New York Europe Central Park Newport Saratoga Theodore Thomas Central Park Garden Gilmore Hippodrome Academy of Music Himalaya

Political Affairs in France Hifie Shoot ing at Dublin Saturday

Dublin marksmen triumphed as France affairs turn tense with a Dublin shooting event slated for Saturday. The report notes a volatile climate affecting political tension and local security measures.

France Dublin

Jovellar Forces Close On Carlists At Canta Villa

Despatches from Madrid confirm Jovellar and Campos victory over united Carlist bands. They prepare to attack Canta Villa with three batteries four hundred metres from the fortress. Corregaray's position is critical as Campos blocks escape to Catalonia.

London Madrid Jovellar Campos Canta Villa Corregaray Martinez Campos Catalonia

Political Movements in Paris Agree to Abstain in Vote

In Paris on July 3 an important Left meeting drew 330 Deputies. A resolution passed to abstain from a needless discussion so essential bills can pass by mid August. A committee will negotiate with the Ministry and Duke Audiffret Pasquier to fix a day for dissolution of the Assembly.

Paris Audiffret-Pasquier

London and Liverpool Markets Summary of July 3

Financial news from London and Paris reports U.S. 10 40s at 1044 Erie stock at 22 preferred at 22. Consols near 943 16 for money and 945 16 for account. Open market discount at 3 months 31 16, bullion balance £6000. Paris rentes 641 27 4 c. Liverpool cotton firmer with middling upland 73 16d, Orleans 7d. Sales total around 12,000 bales. American 3,900 in today’s sales. Havana sugar varied with prices supported, molasses and raffinings noted. Lumber prices listed. freight markets firmer. Exchange and premia quoted for US and gold, with various currencies at different premiums.

Financial and Commercial London U.S Erie Bank of England Paris Liverpool Orleans Havana Matanzas United States

Terrible Colombian Earthquake Report Details Widespread Ruin

Letters from Salazar and Oceana describe Cucuta reduced to ruins with theft and stench. Cities San Christobal Tariba Guasimo Catrecho San Antonio Lobatera San Juan De Wrena Rosario San Cayetano destroyed. Ten thousand killed at Acuta en route to further devastation. many haciendas and houses toppled. forests torn up. multiple towns ruined. Official notices speak of continuing shocks, cathedral collapses, and rising sickness and hunger across Cucuta valley.

New York Colabra Salazar Cucuta San Christobal Tariba Guasimo Catrecho San Antonio Lobatera San Juan de Wrena Rosario San Cayetano Puerto de Los Cachos Oceana Acuta Sabatera Gracha Piedrenesta Pampbiona Aquila Parra Pevery Bucaramanga Pampbilona Pevey Chinacota San Jose Rosario San Cevetan Department Socorro Pamphlona Chiquinquira Colombia

Insurrection in Cuba Denied and Duellist Released

An official despatch corrects earlier reports of a Cuban uprising near Guanjay jurisdiction. No raiding occurred as insurgents landed. A group of Havana youths was intercepted on the Casco Lilis coast. a plumber was killed and captured while the rest dispersed. Dr Curtis of New York, wounded in a duel with Cortereal, has been released from custody.

Jiavana Guanjay Havana Dr Curtis New York Cortereal

Final adjournment scenes close New Hampshire legislature

Concord July 3. In the House a 4000 dollar indigent blind and deaf mutes appropriation passed. A resolution directed the Governor to transmit to Congress a specie payments resolution. Bank stock tax bill postponed. House refused to suspend rules on secretary of state salary. Conference on sidewalks and street betterments approved with city adoption condition. A 10000 dollar Centennial Board stock amendment, and judiciary reform amendments passed. Committee to value unincorporated lands for future taxation. Additional measures and thanks to clerks and Speaker Sanborn approved.

Concord N. H Congress House Senate Board of Finance Jewell Plymouth Charles F. Sanborn White Mountain Road Ordway Warner Hobbs Ossipee Odley Milan Moore Nashua

Terrific boiler explosion at Ellsworth ME shocks Bangor

Reports detail a Standish and Pierce foundry boiler burst in Ellsworth on July 4 injuring fireman Jordan and skylight worker Samuel Moore among debris. A child of James Cushman was hurt by brick. Gauge showed 75 pounds. boiler new, set 100 pounds. Windows shattered, cause unknown. loss not yet estimated.

Bangor Standish & Pierce Ellsworth Jordan Samuel Moore James Cushman Lowell Mass I. K. Stiles Merrimack Tyng’s Island Patrick Collins Lawrence Street Concord St. John Hospital John Benson Faulkner’s Mill Brunswick Goose Island Casco Bay Harpswell Geo. Campbell Hiram Campbell Strout McManus Portland Yarmouth Islands New Bedford John King Acushnet Station Brookfield John Kelliher Springfield Darby O’shaughnessy Lee

Fire razes Col Waterman South mansion at Manchester NH

At about 1 a m in Manchester NH the private residence of Col Waterman South on Wilson Hill burned to the ground. The fire is thought incendiary as guards were driven off and poisoning of water tanks noted. Mrs Smith escaped by leaping from a second story bed while Mr Smith was overcome by smoke. Loss estimated 45000 to 50000 dollars, insured in several companies. Furniture and wardrobe valued highly. much jewelry and silverware lost.

New York Times Davis Beecher Tilton Taylor Fitter Hull Jeffrey Flate Times William H. Davis de Kalb Avenue Kate Carey Moulton Manchester N. H Col. Y Waterman Wilson Hill Smith Imperial London Phoenix Germania New York Wion L Union Street Milliken G. W.simonton & Sons Cofee and Spice Shop A. Evans Ulmer Dodge G. K. Johnson Bilding Pulding L. Ulmer Swinton Evans Johnson

National Grange session in Philadelphia debates headquarters and coop ties

Executive Committee sessions in Philadelphia discuss moving headquarters amid Western bids while considering a cooperative tie with English societies. A subcommittee to study a broad reform agenda is named as Colorado grants five hundred dollars to grasshopper victims. Mass meeting in Independence Square urges labor cooperative associations with Charter rules favoring profit distribution to employees.

The National Grange National Capital Louisville Kentucky Cincinnati Nashville Indianapolis Philadelphia Ketc Washington Patrons of Husbandry Worrall Co-Operative Societies England J.T. Jones Arkansas Colorado Independence Square Grant

National and regional Fourth of July observances varied across towns

Providence Rhode Island reports multiple military units attending church services and delivering sermons on Independence Day. Notable figures and groups include United Fain of Artillery, Light Infantry Regiment, Burnside Battalion, Ives Post GAR, and Lieut Govern or Sisson with receptions and speeches. Augusta Georgia describes a large southern Fourth celebration with eight companies, bands, and a welcoming address. Bangor Maine notes a strawberry festival and no public observance. Newport Rhode Island notes artillery and Artillery Veterans observances with sermons. New York reports President Grant attending the unveiling of a soldiers monument in Hightstown New Jersey.

Providence United Fain of Artillery Second Universalist Rugg Light Infantry Regment Grace Church Greer Burnside Battalion Ives Post Congdon Street Bainbridge Sisson Little Compton Marine Artillery Anthony and Burnside Col. Lippitt Augusta South Charleston Gaggia Thnteer M. P. Carroll Mimmbs United States Post Band Baangord Jameson Guards Surall City of Richmond Portland R. I Newport Artillery Unitarian New York Grant Hightstown N. J

Death of Hon. Thomas B. Florence in Washington

Washington July 3 Hon Thomas B Florence former congressman from Philadelphia died tonight at age ? He was born January 26 1812 and began as a hatter later editing Democratic papers and serving as Secretary of the Pennsylvania Board of Controllers of Public Schools. Florence served in Congress 1850 1859 on Naval Affairs and Invalid Pensions and later edited national periodicals and led Philadelphia political conventions.

Washington Thomas B. Florence Congress Philadelphia Pennsylvania Invaloi Pensions National Democratic Review

Indian Territory murder cases loom in Fort Smith reports

Col Bowtbirt from Indian Territory notes twenty seven criminal cases disposed of at Fort Smith Arkansas. Eight convicted of murder in first degree. two youths aged seventeen and nineteen to be hanged September third. A negro killed after conviction while escaping. Widespread outlawry and ten killings near Fort Smith. Cherokee nation roils between Ross and Downing factions with conspiracy rumors. Nez Perces and Bannock allied against Sioux. Horse-stealing incident near Little Passagie Nebraska ends with two deaths and recapture. Yale letter hints at Red Cloud Agency inquiry and awaits committee action.

ST. Louis Col. Bowtbirt Indan Territory United States District Court Fort Smith Ark Indian Territory Ross Downing Col Thomson Bozman Mon Young Little Passagie Neb New Haven Conn Palladium

Revenue Collector Seizes Distilleries in Missouri and Texas

St Louis reports that in the Ozark hills of Phelps county a second district revenue collector seized several distilleries. A Texas collector in Harrison county seized a large distillery and arrested the proprietors for peach brandy and whiskey that never conformed with the law.

St. Louis Carroll Ozark Hills Phelps County Malloy Texas Harrison County

Wreck plan charges touch Union crew in San Francisco

Cant Lindeil and John Dean chief mate of the bark Union, missing on Puget Sound since May 7, were arrested on insurer charges of wilful wrecking. The mate implicates the captain in deliberate destruction. The Union valued at about $8000 and insured for $15,000.

San Francisco Lindeil John Dean Bark Union Puget Sound

Recaptured Lowry gang member George Applewhite jailed in Goldsboro

New York dispatch reports George Applewhite, once death sentenced for Sheriff King’s murder and escapee with the Lowry gang, has been recaptured and is jailed in Goldsboro North Carolina. A $6000 reward remains for his body, dead or alive, making him the last of the Lowry gang.

New York Goldsboro, N. C George Applewhite Sheriff King Lowry Gang

Democratic State Convention Adjourns With Mixed Reaction

San Francisco reports the Democratic State Convention adjourned amid general satisfaction but limited enthusiasm. The Bulletin notes the Central Pacific Railroad Company influenced the event. The Fourth District Congressional Convention nominated P. D. Wiggerson for Congress.

San Francisco Central Pacific Railroad Company Congressional Fourth District P. D. Wiggerston Congress

Severe rain storm delays rail traffic east of St Louis

The Republican's Kansas City special reports the nation's most severe rain storm in years east of St Louis over the past forty eight hours. Railroads are damaged with trains delayed or suspended.

ST. Louis Kansas City

Prominent witness Willis Russell slain in Louisville

Willis Russell, noted witness against the Owen county Ku Klux and former state bailiff and deputy U S marshal, was assassinated last night in Louisville. An unknown attacker fired buckshot through a window, killing him.

Louisville Willis Russell Owen County Ku Klux United States

American troops ordered to cross Rio Grande to aid Cristo

A New Orleans report says American forces have been ordered to move from Brownsville to cross the Rio Grande and assist Mexican General Cristo in keeping the peace against Cortina sympathizers. The disclosure reflects wartime alignment and border tensions in the July period.

New York New Orleans Rio Grande Brownsville Cristo

Million Defalcation Charge Denied by Alexander Erwin

Philadelphia July 4 special says Alexander Erwin accused of defrauding $1,000,000 from Mr Morris denies the charge and claims Morris lost his money in poor speculations.

Philadelphia Alexander Erwin Morris

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