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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1878

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2

Broad Arrow Reveals 75,000 Man Army Increase

The Broad Arrow reports the American House of Representatives has resolved to raise the army to 75,000 men. The item suggests mixed reactions and notes concern about long bows among Indians observing the development.

American House of Representatives

Woman preacher speaks at Leffert's Park in Brooklyn

Miss Anna Oliver, a Theological School of Boston University graduate, tells a crowd at Leffert's Park that a woman can rise to leadership roles and pursue professions while maintaining family duties. She cites Deborah and a ship captain's wife to argue sphere is a personal choice. The sermon challenges limits on women's education and urges broader opportunities for work.

Leffert’s Park Brooklyn Anna Oliver Theological School Boston University O'Donnell Miss Oliver Israel Deborah Emee Harber Oliver

European royals to mark marriages in 1878 and 1879

Paris reports five silver weddings and one golden wedding in 1878 courts across Europe. The golden union is Duke Maximilian of Bavaria with Duchess Ludovica, parents of the Austrian Empress and former Naples Queen. Silver marriages include Duke Ernest of Altenberg Landgrave Frederick of Hesse King Albert of Saxony King Leopold II and Duke George of Waldeck. 1879 foresees Emperor of Germany golden wedding and Marshal de MacMahon silver nuptials.

New Orleans Picayune Paris Europe Maximilian of Bavaria Ludovica Austria Naples Ernest of Altenberg Frederick of Hesse Albert of Saxony Leopold II George of Waldeck Emperor of Germany Marshal de MacMahon

Secretary Thompson Heads Sea Party On Atlantic Pleasure Cruise

Secretary Thompson sails with about fifty aboard the United States steamer Tallapoosa for a six week pleasure cruise along the Atlantic coast ending near Halifax. Gen Devens serves as Secretary of the Navy ad interim while continuing as Attorney General in a dual post amid army reorganization news.

Thompson United States Tallapoosa Atlantic Devens

Treasury Daily Statement Shows June 30 Balance and Tax Receipts

Washington reports the Treasury’s condition as of June 30 with detailed gold and silver holdings, the redemption fund, and unpaid debt estimates. It notes gold coin on hand at 161.5 million and 7.16 million in fractional silver, plus receipts from customs and internal revenue for the first eight days of July compared with 1877, indicating a satisfactory revenue increase.

Washington Treasury United States

Charges Filed Over Colombia Appointment and Other Washington News

Admirals Porter and Rogers filed charges with the President against Ernst Deichman, recently named minister to Colombia, alleging past Navy conduct and disreputable character. The President pardoned Charles Goodman, sentenced for assault with intent to kill. Judge MacArthur and others urged the clemency. Levellon A. Brown relinquished his Consulate bid to Birmingham, remaining at State. Justice Miller of the Supreme Court has shown notable post surgical improvement. Divorce decree issued for Laura E. Mitchell against Robert W. Mitchell, secretary to Carl Schurz. Rep. Fox’ name linked to a Michigan anti Hayes Senate bid. John A. McDowell named superintendent of construction for the Chicago Custom House. Bishop F E Ames, 72, ill with diabetes in Baltimore.

Washington Porter Rogers Ernst Deichman Colombia Deichman Navy Charles Goodman Lemord Weeden MacArthur Levellon A. Brown Department of State Birmingham Justice Miller United States Supreme Court McArthur Laura E. Mitchell Robert W. C. Mitchell Carl Schurz Massachusetts Fox Chandler Michigan United States Senate John A. McDowell Chicago Custom House Gen McDowell F E. K. Ames The Methodist Episcopal Church Baltimore

Bald Mountain Labor Sparks Talk of Vast Cavern

Reports from Bald Mountain, confirmed by a Henry Station correspondent, describe a widening crack and a growing cavity beneath Bald Mountain. Locals cite loud rumbling, boulders falling from an unseen cave roof, and fear as Asheville preparations to organize an expedition.

Richmond Bald Mountain Old Baldy Henry Station Asheville Giminity

Rampant Grantism Sparks GOP Hopes for Nationwide Victory

A Columbus based brief cites a Herald report asserting free institutions rally behind Grant. It predicts a 1850 victory for the Republicans and a future sweep from Maine to Oregon, with Grant leading a strengthened national slate in 1880.

New York Columbus Ohio Herald Friends of Freedom and Free Institutions Repiers Party Hayes Grant

Revenue men seize Peter Lynch distillery at Delancey St

Revenue agents traced contraband whiskey in New York during two months and late tonight seized the distillery of Peter Lynch & Co at 340 Delancey Street. Five rectifying tubs three stills a steam engine and forty barrels of spirits valued around 5000 were found. no arrests.

New York Peter Lynch & Co Delancey Street

Dismissed Dinner Feeds and Endowments Mentioned

A London paper notes Mr Gladstone is not invited to state dinners. The only medical college for negros remains in Nashville with ample endowment. The U.S. pays $100,000,000 yearly to other countries for sugar and molasses. John and Frank Ewing, aged 9 and 11, drowned at Belleville New Jersey while bathing. New Jersey State Rifle Range workers refuse to work and seek higher wages. Before Queen Mercedes died 11,000 reports concerned her health at the palace. John Bone of Texas survived attempted shooting and hanging and is now a fugitive after a fresh crime. William H. Robinson is held on $15,000 bond for stealing $12,000 in bonds from Grant & Wells in Philadelphia.

Mercedes John Bone Texas William H. Robinson Grant & Wells Philadelphia

Britain Turkey Treaty Stirs Allied Powers Dynamics

London reports indicate a defensive Anglo Turkish accord, independent of the congress, granting Britain control of Cyprus and influence over the Euphrates region. The pact allows future defense of Asiatic Turkish territory, with Cyprus to be occupied by Britain and revenue adjustments paid to the Porte. The congress will be informed, while Moscow and St Petersburg push for concessions and Baloum fortresses.

London England Turkey Telegraph Congress Cyprus Euuphrates Samar Times Berlin St. Petersburg Moscow Europe Lord Salisbury Layard Russia Baloum Arayes Treaty of San Stefano Asia Great Britain Batoum Kars Ardahan Agence Russe Katour Persia Pirot Servia Belgrade Java Osman Pasha Bosnia Bucharest Lord Beaconsfield Paris

London shipping and Paris race news mix with European events

The Shoe race crew arrives in London then heads to Paris and back, with Lee choosing to return to the United States. Reports note thirty deaths from a Lyons petroleum factory explosion. Bogardus odds rise to 2500 guineas for a forthcoming match with the London Gun Club. France holds elections, Vera Sassulitch faces Swiss expulsion doubts, and the Paris Chess Congress leader Winawer owns 91 per 29. Safvet Pasha seeks Gallenga’s expulsion from Constantinople as Layard defers to the consular judge.

London Paris George W. Lee United States Metropolitan Playford London Rowing Club Lyons France A. H. Bogardus London Gun Club Switzerland Paris Gaulois Vera Sassulitch Chess Congress Winawer Russia Mackenzie New York Mason Constantinople Safvet Pasha Layard Gallenga London Times

Harvest prospects brighten Indiana crops across the state

The Indianapolis News reports a superb harvest outlook with heavy wheat cutting beginning in the south by Saturday and the north by week’s end. Corn remains promising with good stands and improved cultivation, while weeds decline. Hay and timothy yield strong potential though late cutting may cut value. heat supports a record crop quality statewide.

Indianapolis News Indianapolis Timothy

Massacre reports from Willard Springs near Pendleton

Dispatches from Portland dated July 8 recount Sperry and 50 volunteers attacked at Willard Springs. Sperry killed. most volunteers either killed or wounded. only about seven survivors reported. Umatilla courier adds about 500 unarmed troops and 1000 armed Indians. Gen. Howard’s forces near Canyon City prepare for battle. steamship and steamboat patrols urged to intercept hostiles moving toward the Columbia.

Portland Oregon Chadwick Umatilla Sperry Willard Springs Pendleton Howard N. B. Sennett Canyon City Lieut. Livermore Callas Prairie Mravnry Turner Selat Rock Camus Prairie Dept. Columbia Frank Wheaton Second Infantry Walla Walla Columbia River John Day River Granite Creek Columba River Willard Creek McKay's Creek Grande Ronde Gen. Howard Danford Malheur Grover Ebert Boise Washington War Department Presidio San Francisco Sherman Grindstone Wallaway Valley Wheaton Connoyer Columbia Arizona Yuma Camp McDermin Winnemucca McDowell

Trio of Johns Arrested in Dougherty Murder Case

In New York in July John Tierney John Mc Carty and John Buckley were arrested and charged with murdering James Dougherty on the morning of the fourth. McCarty admitted an altercation and that he struck with a penknife, dropping it as an officer approached. He exclaimed he did not intend to cut him. An inquest is set for tomorrow afternoon. McCarty is 20. his companions are 17 and 19.

Boston Post Washington Kellogg Dr Darrall Potter Committee Darrall Gen. Butler Hayes John Sherman House Senate White House Mayes Mr Hayes Louisiana Pitkin Jenks Anderson Feliciana New Orleans Potter Ilo D. J. Wedge East FeliCiana Democrat Parish Capt. Degray Degray Baton Rouge Reed Anderco Parih Treasury Chinuten Col. Patton Bayou Sara Stenger Guy. Kellogg Thomnes McWilliams Joh DeLee Hior Campbell Packard Lewis Johns Lancer Amaplanter District Court Nash Congress Thomas H. Jenks Nolle L. B. Jenks Dom DeLee Testitid Jesse Harrison Prince Jones Jackson Butler T. B. Reed Maine Cox Ohio New York Steve” O’brien James O’brien Michael MaDermott No. 440 Second Avenue McDermott First Avenue O’brien Sherman Treasury John Tierney John McCarty John Buckley James Dougherty McCarty Dougherty

Notable Local Echoes From Old Orchard Beach Headlines

Southbound return of Major Boyd and Mr Bion Bradbury Jr from the South. Countess Lewenhaupt at Old Orchard House. Mrs Harrington of Plymouth dies of heart disease after lightning fright. Frankfort Mills retiree Joseph Sprague ends life by hanging. Fanny Winship ill in Portland. two men arrested for yacht Twilight theft and plunder recovered. Christopher Gardner returns to Augusta after thirteen years, then leaves again. A 1000 pound loggerhead turtle near Portland. a Portland matron thwarts a hired man with a cowhide to rise. Bass Harbor gravestone bears a crowned head mark, signaling humble piety. Portland cigar trade thrives with 14 manufacturers, 850,781 cigars yearly. Rollins’ wife breaks leg on Little Chebeague Island. Nathaniel Came’s house struck by lightning injuring a resident. Auburn boy Frank Conent recovers from a hydrophobia-like fever. a Lewiston girl dies of fever misattributed to hydrophobia. The Great American What-is-it sea serpent seen off Old Orchard Beach by ex-Mayor Chadbourne and family. near 75 feet, near a fishing schooner, reported with cautious detail by a temperance advocate.

Boyd Bion Bradbury, Jr U. J Old Orchard House Countess Lewenhaupt Harrington Plymouth Joseph Sprague Frankfort Mills Fanny Winship Fanny Marsh Portland Harrison Bass Harbor Franklin J. Rollins Flq U. S Internal Revenue Chebeazne Island Nathaniel Buxton Salmon Falls Robert Gratam Greffum Frank Conent Lewiston Old Orchard Beach Paul Chadbourne Saco Mr Chadbourne Chadbourne

Nashua arrest links to Concord money irregularities

John P. Stearns alias Philbrick nabbed at Nashua for irregular money dealings tied to Concord. Nashua Post Office receipts run $1500 above prior year, suggesting growing population and business. Canterbury thief Charles St. George jailed in Concord failed jail break. Portsmouth melee defendant Frank Greenough case postponed to the 17th. boy to appear. Harmony Grove Cemetery vandalism hits marble John Stokell memorial. no clues yet. Marlboro woman Mrs Hardy, suspected of poisoning husband, gravely ill. jailhouse care continued. Nashua dam work floods and platform collapse endangering workers. Canterbury mills to restart next Monday. Governor and Council appoints include Dexter Richards, Charles Tufts, David Gillis, and others to asylums, schools, and commissions.

John P. Stearns Philbrick Nashua Concord Charles St. George Canterbury Jai Frank Greenough Frank P. Foter Portsmouth Harmony Grove Cemetery John Stokell Keene Hardy Marlboro Rice Jackson Canterbury Mills Trustees of Asylum For Insane Dexter Richards Newport Charles A. Tufts Dover David Gillis Charles A. Downs Lebanon Leander W. Cogswell Henniker John G. Kimball Amos J. Blake Fitzwilliam Collge Agriculture Wiliam H. Mason Moultonbeero Charles A. ‘Nutt Power Oliver Pillsbry John C. Pilsbury Albert H. Crosby Sullivan Holman Coneora

Russian naval officer Albert Grippenberg dies at 33

The Russian Navy lieutenant and aide to Capt. Semetschin, 33, native of Finland, youngest of three brothers prominent in service. His career spanned the St Petersburg Naval School, Mediterranean cruises, Ismurad duty with the Japanese fleet, and leadership on the expedition to America. He earned St. Stanislaus and St. Anna crosses, plus foreign honors from Germany and Sweden, before his death.

Semetschin Finland Helsingford Grippenberg Albert Grippenberg St. Peterseburg Mediterranean Ismurad Butakoff St. Stanislaus and St. Anna Germany Sweden George Appleton

Multiple Vermont News Bits From The Argus And Patriot

The hay crop in Northern Vermont is reported a failure. George Porter of Alstead New Hampshire, a young man employed by the Vermont Valley Railroad at Brattleboro, lost a leg in a switching accident Friday. William Cummins of Berlin previously died by his own hand, alleged hereditary insanity with few relatives following suit. At Middlebury a cannon accident left Michael Donnelly with serious injuries, including a lost right arm. Dr Hunt of Worcester Vermont seeks libel damages over a publication in the Argus and Patriot about a body found in a hog pen. Montpelier Savings Bank declares a six percent dividend payable July 1, while deposits fall after reduced interest. First National Bank pays a five percent semiannual dividend on the Ist.

Vermont George Porter Alstead N. H Vermont Valley Railroad Brattleboro William Cummins Berlin Middlebury Michael Donnelly Hunt Worcester Montpelier Hiram Atkins Argus and Patriot Montpelier Savings Bank and Trust Company First National Bank

Berlin and nearby towns tax rates and valuations

Berlin valuation 4 5,745 with tax rate 15. Ludlow valuation 502,767 at rate 11. Rehoboth valuation 799,054 rate 11 10. West Boylston total valuation 1,043,090 rate 1450. Several local incidents include Arthur Britner drowning in Merrimee River at Lawrence, Rev. O'Brien injured on railroad bridge, Edmund Knight recovering from Tally-ho accident near Salem, and Judge Russell to speak at Barnstable County Agricultural Society in September.

Berlin Ludlow Rehoboth West Boylston Arthur Britner Merrimee Lawrence O’brien St. Patrick’s Church Lowell Edmund Knight Newburyport Salem Thomas Russell Barnstable County Agricultural Society John Murphy Shirley Collester Gardner Arthur Roper Alice Brown House of Correction Plymouth Gee Works Enslow Shelburne Ira B. Wright South Hadley

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