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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1878

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Warren testifies Porter map error at Bull Run in Porter case

Gen G K Warren testified on July 9 at West Point about Gen Pope’s Bull Run map misplacing Porter's position. He supported Porter, while Gen Longstreet described Jackson’s August force as about 22,000 east of Thoroughfare Gap with 25,000 at the Gap.

West Point N. Y G. K. Warren Porter Pope Bull Run Warren James Longstreet Jackson Thoroughfare Gap Longstreet Suport Hopewell Gap Witness Gainesville Lee McDowell Groveton

Attorney General Devens Opinion on Eight Hour Law

The opinion explains that the law allows men to be paid a set hourly rate and to work as many hours as they choose. Dated Washington July 9, issued by the Department of Justice on July 8 to Hon. R. W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy.

Devens Washington Department OF Justice R. W. Thompson Secretary OF the Navy Navy Department Department United States Supreme Court of the Martin Congress Supreme Court House of Representatives Senate Navy Yards Congressional Record Charles Devens

Postage Stamp Issues Rise While Other Reports Sparse

The twelve months ending June 30 show Post Office stamp issues total 19,463,615 dollars, up from 18,186,676. Newspaper stamps increase to 1,093,845, stamped envelopes and wrappers to 4,905,774, and postal cards rise to 200,003,000. Overall care-to-public issues up 1,975,169 dollars, or 7.44 percent. Confederate graves in Alexandria honored. Gen. W H Lee spoke. Naval orders place Lieut. Louis Kingsley at New London and R W Steel on temporary duty in New York. Asiatic squadron finds no basis for coolie trade rumors. Ellis Speer on leave to visit New England. Secretary Schurz to Deer Park, Md.

Washington Post Office Department Alexanaria Memorial Association New London Conn R. W. Steel Boston Navy Yard New York Navy Asiatic Squadron Ellis Speer Patents Maine New England Schurz Deer Park Maryland

Kate Claxton plans theater lease and bankruptcy scene

New York reports Kate Claxton signed a September Lyceum Theatre lease to stage French and American plays with her in a leading role. A bankruptcy examination revealed no property, past debts, and that costumes and scenery remain in Niblo's Garden. She cried during questioning but offered to work to pay creditors.

Kate Claxton Register New York Lyceum Theatre Miss Claxton Forchambeau Marie Kate Claxton Stevenson Regster Fitch Thorndike Saunders Frederick Lewis Saunders Fitch Niblo Dore Lyon Secang Ee Teutonia Savings Bank Bank Department Supreme Court Jud Daniels Missouri and Pacific Railroad National Trust Company Central Trust Company Socialistic Labor Party Germany Mary Brower Sherman Bernard Folk East Forty-ninth Street Nash Worrell Thomas Nast Europe Wisconsin

Further particulars of the voyage of colored emigrants to Africa

A Monrovia briefing from June 2 details hardships of the Azor voyage. Emigrants faced a steep towage bill and scarce funds, while Liberian Exodus Association leaders work to cover costs. Delaney defends provisioning, blames emigrants for waste, and seeks relief from Earl Shaftesbury. About 200 blacks await departure in Charleston despite grim reports.

Charleston News and Courier Liberia Azor South Carolina Africa New York Monrovia Charleston Liberian Exodus Association Sierra Leone Major Delaney Boston Earl Shaftesbury England Exodus Association Monroyia

Sutro Tunnel Progress and Connection to Comstock Mines

Ground broken October 19 1869 for the Sutro Tunnel, eight years eight months ten days of work. Burleigh drill upgrades in 1874 boosted progress to over 300 feet monthly, later averaging 250 feet. Total length 20 170 feet, cost near four million dollars. Connection made last night between the Sutro tunnel and the Comstock lode at Savage mine, air draft strong, lanterns blown out, workers sheltered as tunnels linked.

Virginia (New.) Chronicle Comstock Sutro Ney Comstock Lode San Francisco Savage Mine

Bowdoin College Class Day Amid Illumination and Dance

Bowdoin College opened class day under hot dusty skies with a sea breeze. The Old Oak grounds glow with elaborate illumination and a full program including music, an oration by B Potter, poetry by G C Purington, and farewell pieces. Alumni attended the afternoon events and a dance on the green capped the day before alumni day activities tomorrow featuring Judge Symonds address and Phi Beta Kappa meetings.

Brunswick Bowdoin College W. E. Sargent B. Potter G. C. Purington E. Smith D. H. Felch A. E. Burton J. T. Davidson Phi Beta Kappa Symonds

Captain Wins Desertee Case In Shipping Court

The case of Capt. R. F. Hardwick versus seaman Julius Kleinsing was heard before Shipping Commissioner C. C. Duncan. The court found the Atlanta criminally undermanned and the seamen overworked, but ruled Kleinsing must receive full pay while dismissing the captain's claim for deductions and charges.

R. F. Hardwick Atlanta Boston Julius Kleinsing United States Shipping C. C. Duncan Kleinsing Marseilles New York Daniel Lynch Klemsung

Treasury Department Notice From Washington July 8

Treasury Department announces actions effective July 8 issued by the Office of the Secretary in Washington. Details describe official measures and pertinent dates, outlining authoritative steps and their scope within federal financial oversight. The notice names the department and the jurisdictional authority guiding the actions.

Treasury Department Washington

Massive fires sweep Buffalo factories and yards

A morning blaze at Holmes's barrel factory and Sigison's stove works spread to Taylor & Coates lumber yards and nearby dwellings in Buffalo. Losses reach about 259,000 with extensive insurance, while a separate Fertilizer works fire adds 200,000 more in potential damage and records insured amounts across multiple companies. Superintendent Rogers suffered sunstroke but is expected to recover.

Buffalo N. Y Holmes Sigison Taylor & Coates Rogers Buffalo Fertilizer Works Equitable of Providence Roger Williams First National of Boston Franklin Security of New Haven New Hampshire Manchester N. H C. & B. Holmes Cooper Shop G. W. Sigison Taylor & Crate Drullard & Hayes Ohio Denther & Sons Milwaukee Western Steam Tobacco Works B. Leidersdorf & Co Frederick Vogel Manufacan Pembroke Alexander McFaul McFaul J. W. Porter John Ewan San Francisco Battle Mountain Nevada Ward James Springfield Mass Alanson Bilackmer Belchertown Hartford Conn Silas Carrington Bristol London O.T Ae Works Asbury Ottawa Ottawa Valley Gatineau Eastport

Ostrander Attempts Suicide At Kentucky Home

Robert M. Ostrander made a second attempt to die by his own hand at the Kentucky Home on Brook and Jefferson streets. He visited the house about 7 pm, took laudanum around 8, and spread chloroform over his face. He descended at 9 pm, wrote letters to his sister and mother-in-law, then returned to his room before collapsing.

Louisville Post Robert M. Ostrander Kentucky Brook and Jefferson Streets Louden Ostrander

Disappearing manager blinds Pau line Markham troupe

Louisville report says manager George Lawrence vanished after a failing tour. The troupe suspects he kept receipts, with about 600 stolen and 250 in his possession at Decatur. His wife and child left town, and a Miss Markham dress valued at 150 was taken. The group wired Chicago Cincinnati and Indianapolis seeking news.

Louisville Pauline Markham George Lawrence Chicago Cincinnati Indianapolis Lawrence J. H. McVicker St. Louis Springfield Decatur McMann

Another defaulter. Morse flees to Canada from Newport

Carens W Morse ex-Collector of Newport fled before final settlement, leaving town funds unaccounted. The 40 year old, elected 1877, faced $3000 to $5000 defalcation claims with bondsmen failing to cover the amount. He was last seen across the Canadian border after an attempted arrest.

North Troy Carens W. Morse Newport Morse Canadian

Murder in Rio Vista Tells of Thompson Slaying

William R. Rainey of New Bedford reports Joseph Thompson in Rio Vista, Cal., says his brother John Thompson was shot in his home on Sunday June 23. James Lowthers, from San Francisco, fired twice, killed Thompson, then surrendered. Lowthers faces trial in August, claims motive was Thompson’s broken marriage promise to his sister. Thompson, 29, had lived in California three years. Lowthers formerly lived in New Bedford, whose families still reside there.

New Bedford Mass William R. Rainey Joseph Thompson Rio Vista Solano County Cal John Thompson James Lowthers San Francisco Thompson Lowthers California Evious

Agricultural Report Highlights Cotton Crops by State

Abstracts from the Southern Cotton Exchanges to July 1 summarize conditions across states. Louisiana parishes report drowned lands and variable stands. Mississippi crops damaged by rain with grass growth. Arkansas cultivation delayed and rust-affected. Texas sees good yields in most counties but rain hinders care. Middle Tennessee notes excessive rain and cooler weather lowering prospects. Southern Alabama and Northern Alabama show mixed results with generally better stands in the north. South Carolina reports cool wet start but no flood damage and improved conditions. North Carolina and Virginia worse than last year with slight recent improvement. Georgia and Florida describe generally favorable seasons, no rain damage, and ahead growth versus last year.

New York Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas Texas Middle Tennessee Alabama South Carolina North Carolina Virginia Georgia Florida

Revolting assault and attempted murder shock Norfolk neighborhood

In Eastern Branch near Norfolk a stepfather William H. Wilson attacked his young stepdaughter. A gun misfired during a struggle with the mother, and Wilson then broke away, wounded his wife with an axe blow, and fled. The mob is incensed and Wilson’s capture is expected.

Norfolk Eastern Branch William H. Wilson John Mallen Wilson

Corruption Claims At Kootenay Election Board

A Victoria despatch to the Royal Commission reports shocking corruption in Kootenay. A witness swore votes were bought openly at polls and that American citizens crossed the border to take an oath before a magistrate and influence the election. Kootenay lies on the southern boundary with forty five registered voters who elect two members, a twelfth of Parliament’s total representation.

Portland Oregon Victoria Royal Commission Kootenay

Constitutional Convention Delegates by Affiliation

Official returns to the Secretary of State show Non-partisan 81, Workingmen 62, Republicans 11, Democrats 6, Independents 2. Non-partisans win all delegates at large.

San Francisco Secretary of State

Batoum settlement and Cyprus talk dominate Berlin session

In Berlin and London reports, the Batoum frontier settlement is refined with Russia lifting land-side fortifications talk. Beaconsfield and Gortschakof discuss Anglo Turkish convention while Cyprus occupation is debated. News mention Wolseley to Cyprus, 125,000 Russian troops ready, and political reactions across Europe.

Berlin Batoum Russia Lord Beaconsfield Prince Gortschskoff Lazi Beaconsfield Gortschakof England London Garnet Wolseley Cyprus Malta Odessa San Stefano Milan Servia Vienna Politische Correspondenz Schouvalof Times Reuter Lord Salisbury Gottschakod Turkey Olti Oilti Muntae Prince Bismarck Paris Constantinople Varna Shumla Pera Greece Daily Telegraph John Hay Channel Squadron

Coercion and Conflict Across Asia Highlighted in Press

Northern China endures famine and famine relief efforts as foreign missions report strained conditions. French missionaries in Korea face imprisonment amid regional tensions while Japan advances policy shifts. The news sketches broader Asia-wide pressures, wartime rumors, and political maneuvering shaping regional stability.

China Corea Japan

Monarchic honors and tax reform push in Cuba

In Havana on July 9 King Alfonso named Gen. Martinez Campos a Knight of the Golden Fleece and elevated Gen. Jovellar to Captain General. A Finance Department plan calls for radical customs reform with three five member commissions from tobacco sectors to decide on leaf export duties and manufactured tobacco tariffs. Santiago de Cuba customs receipts rose from 75,000 in 1873-74 to 1,130,000 in 1877-78.

Havana Alfonso Martinez Campos Jovellar Santiago de Cuba

Columbia crew feted at Charing Cross Hotel London

The Columbia crew were honored with a banquet at the Charing Cross Hotel by Mr VanDusen, an old Columbia College graduate. They declined further courtesies, plan to go to Paris where a dinner may be held, and most members will travel the Rhine before returning home in August.

London Columbia Sterpins Charing Cross Hotel VanDusen Columbia College Paris Gage Rhine United States

Local items from Montpelier and surrounding towns

Louis Dewey a Frenchman of North Troy is sunstruck and destined to die. Four year old Johnny O Leary was run over in Windsor and his leg was amputated. FE H Town a Montpelier tailor failed with heavy liabilities mainly to New York and home creditors. E W Chase of Burlington a door sash and blind manufacturer died suddenly of apoplexy. While building Samuel Waltons block in Montpelier Frank and George Butterly narrowly escaped a fall from a collapsing scaffold. Frank badly bruised and clung to a beam for minutes.

John Proctor Andover Wilkins George M. Smith Litchfield James F. Jennis Portsmouth Philadelphia George A. Gleason George H. Robie Colebrook Connecticut Lake Dr Ayer Main Street Nashua William S. Seyres China St. Thomas Church Hanover Rosa Hopkins Timothy McDonnell Lebanon Franklin Mana Hardy Marlboro Cyrus E. Hardy Chesmire Keene Samuel Runnells Universalist Church Manchester First New Hampshire G.A.R Louis Dewey North Troy Johnny O'Leary Windsor FE. H. Town Montpelier New York E. W. Chase Burlington Samuel Walton State Street Frank George

Various New England Local Notices and Incidents

A roundup of regional items includes tax figures for Lancaster Leominster and Greenfield Virginia figures. wages cut at Agawam Worcester deaths for last week at twenty three arrests in Lowell and Wareham post office robbery of fifty dollars. Clergy changes and town histories noted. a fatal tea pot accident. a suicide in Chesterfield. factory moves. Fall River charter vote results. Deaf mutes graduation. officials at Amherst and Boston matters. birds harmed by Paris green. rye harvest underway. elopement in Stockbridge. haying accident in Westfield. hog car ride incident. assault report in Lowell. infant cholera infant death in Worcester. church safety inspection in Lowell. sewer plans Highlands. Universalist Church Western Massachusetts formed.

Lancaster Leominster Greenfield Agawam [Ron Wareham Worcester W. C. Boyle Lowell Catherine Nelson J. Wadhams Congregational Church Ashfield A. P. Marvin James Killen Milford Patrick Costello Greylock Mountain John Hurley Adams Miss Wright Lee High School Framingham Martin Curran Comfort Hollow Chesterfield Paris Gillis & Morrison Boston Haydenville Northampton Fall River Clark Institution For Gov. Talbot J. B. Sanborn Seelye Amherst Gov. Knight Connecticut River Westfield L. D. Alexander Lee Florence Phelps Stockbridge Alexander John M. Mostey Pittsfield Catharine Nelson William Campbell Andrew Otis Providence Union Depot Nashua N. H New Hage Presbyterian Church Lowell Horse Railroad Gorham Street Ranlett & Plaisted Mary A. Brooks Highlands George Stewart Davis Universalist Churches Western Massachusetts Springfield Universalist Church of Eliphalet Trask G. W. Perry W. W.gardner G. W

Child Drowns in Providence Pond

James O Mara aged six was drowned in a pond at Providence T. Gov Van Zandt reviewed troops at Fort Adams on Tuesday afternoon after an invitation by the commanding officer. A brilliant company attended but a heavy shower caused some embarrassment.

James O’mara Providence Fort Adams

New Haven Churches See 177 New Members on Sunday

Moody’s revival work aided New Haven churches as 177 new members joined Sunday, part of a winter revival total of 400 since its start. The Norwich Catholic Cathedral bell blessing ceremony is planned for next Sunday with Dr McGlynn, Bishop Galberry, and other clergy attending. An old Litchfield cemetery tombstone memorializes Mrs Rachel Woodruff, wife of Jerome B. Woodruff, noting a May 24, 1535, birth and a 22nd year at death.

New Haven Moody Broadway Norwich McGlynn St. Stephen's Church New York Galberry Diocese of Hartford Litchfield Rachel Jerome B. Woodruff Norman Barber

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