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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1871

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2

Orangemen Parade riots and federal protection debated

The Orangemen's Parade in New York triggers widespread talk with partisan, mixed reports. A New York Herald owner asked for marines to protect his paper from mob attack. Postal contract issues persist with bids and a proposed five percent deposit. Ex-Commissioner Capron heads to Japan to model an Agriculture department. Senator Sawyer notes calm in his state. West Point graduates receive three months leave and must report by September 30.

New York Secretary of the Navy James Gordon Bennett New York Herald United States Department Capron Japan Department of Agriculture Sawyer Senator Carpenter West Point Military Academy

Thunderstorm Kills Man in Brightwood and Ku Klux Testimony Update

A thunderstorm fatally strikes 70 year old John McAhesney in Brightwood near Washington as he sought shelter in a milk house. Congress hears Ku Klux testimony about 1868 attacks and local patrols using masks to frighten Black residents. Also notes on the steamer Wabash, executive pardons, cotton crop prospects, and ongoing Indian notes.

Wasarsertoy John McAhesney Brightwood Washington MctUhesey

New York City Armories Ready as National Guard Mobilizes

Cloudy sultry morning in New York with fog over the city. Soldiers in fatigue uniforms rush to armories while mounted police and heavy precincts secure streets. Gov Hoffman and Gen Shaler set headquarters as U S forces report for duty and vast ammunition is issued. Police organize three battalions and detectives monitor Orangemen and Hibernians. Fenian call for peace and Irish societies repudiate intolerance.

New York Governor’s Island Hamilton Schuyler McDowell National Guard Gov. Hoffman Clarendon Hotel Gen. Shaler Police Central Office Kelso

Military Guarded Procession as Soldiers Are Armed

New York July 12 Early this morning soldiers received forty ball cartridges and one day’s rations with knapsacks. Cannons were placed along the procession route with heavy troop detachments guarding them. Police numbers were increased at precincts 29 11 and 4 to protect Harper’s building as Gov. Hoffman Mayor Hall Sheriff Brennan and Assistant District Attorney Fellowes visited the central office. Superintendent Kelso appeared more at ease with a dozen stages ready to transport officers and reporters filled the building. An effigy hung near 14 Spring street was cut down by Capt Walsh of the 14th precinct.

Kelso Harpers New York Eighth Avenue Twenty-third Street 29Th Precinct Walling 11Th Precinct Bennett 4Th Precinct Gov. Hoffman Mayor Hall Brennan Fellowes Hibernian Hall 14 Spring Street Walsh Shaler Orangemen Guv Randolph Catholica Thomas Bennett 69Th Regiment Harlem First Avenue Stane Central Park 6Th Twenty-fifth Street Sith 9Th 34Th 24Th Street Warien 84Th

Riot Flares As National Guard Ramps Up In New York

Reported attacks on Italian and Swiss laborers trigger a large-scale response. Gen Shaler orders seven companies of the Seventy-first Regiment to guard streets as Irish laborers march downtown. Police and Marines mobilize, with artillery and gunboats spotted near Manhattan, signaling imminent trouble.

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Immense mob erupts in New York streets amid riot fears

July 12 12 30 PM New York immense mob on Third Avenue near 83rd street drives workers off their jobs. Fighting reported in Bleecker Street precincts. Police and militia summoned to 8th Avenue 424th Street attack on Judge Heiser's house. Fenian HQ on Avenue A besieged as arms refused.

Third Avenue Bleecker Street Judge Heiser New York Kelso Orangemen 83D Street Col. Conkling

Ribbonmen Riots Shake New York Amid Bloodied Streets

Reported early today two Ribbonmen killed on Prince Street while troops fired on a mob on Avenue A. Harpers' building attacked and repulsed, telegraph wires cut on that avenue. A 200 strong procession halted by police at 10th Street, police staged dispersal, several bloody heads reported. Rumor of two companies of the 7th Regiment dispersed by a 3000 strong Hibernian mob marching to police HQ. Orange procession moved with 400 policemen and National Guard detachments. Hibernian gangs blocked crossings and were raided and dispersed.

New York Prince Street Avenue A Harpers Broadway 10Th Street 7Th Regiment National Guard

Orange Riot Tracked As Procession Under Military Guard

New York July 12 crowds of Orangemen gathered around 29th street and 8th avenue as a procession prepared. Police and 221st Regiment confronted rioters, two attacks occurred, and several fatalities and injuries were reported near Twenty fourth street with gunfire from upper floors. Authorities reinforced, and key figures urged peace while Gov Hoffman observed.

Ninth Regiment charges mob with bayonets in New York riot

From New York July 12 reports describe the Ninth Regiment firing on rioters at 26th street with fixed bayonets. Eight civilians and thirteen soldiers wounded, sixteen civilians and three soldiers killed on the avenue. Col. Fisk wounded in ankle, Captain Spencer killed by his own men, Lt. Paige mortally wounded, and Henry C. Paige killed. Col. Fisk later moved to his home after injuries. details include Gov. Hoffman ferry talks and Jay Gould aiding transport.

Ninth Regiment Fisk 26Th Street Eighth Avenue New York 9Th Regiment James Fisk, Jr Spencer 9Th Lieut. Page Grand Opera House S4th Col. Fisk Gov. Hoffman Pavonia 2Th Street 25Th Street Jay Gould Mr Pollock Tribune

The Fight on Eighth Avenue Engulfed in Bloodshed

New York dispatch reports a violent clash at 24th street and Eighth Avenue with pistols and thrown stones. A fusillade from S4th Regiment troops caused a panic as the mob panicked toward Broadway. About 150 rioters were killed or wounded and several officers and privates from the 84th and 9th Regiments were among the dead or missing.

New York 24Th Street 8Th Avenue S4th Regiment Broadway Cooper Institute

Rioting in New York Leaves Dozens Dead

New York July 12 reports about 40 killed in today's riot. Wounded unknown with 15 mortally. At 16th precinct 16 dead bodies moved to the Morgue, 29th precinct four more. Morgue tally steady at 40. Identified include Henry OC Page of the sth Regiment Charles Pettit Charles Bucklin and Mr Archibald. A woman and a child were among the dead at the 16th precinct.

New York Henry OC. Page Sth Regiment Charles Pettit Charles Bucklin Mr Archibald Precincc

Riot in New York as regiments fire on crowds

Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports a deadly riot in New York with Eighty-fourth Ninth and Sixth Regiments firing indiscriminately along Twenty-fifth to Twenty-eighth streets. Dozens dead or wounded as mobs flee toward Seventh and Ninth avenues. Police restore order by 11:30 p.m. Bowery lodges quieted. riot ends by midnight.

Teem Boston Post New York the Tribune Eighty-fourth Ninth Orangemen 8Th Avenue 29Th Street 69Th S4th Seventh Ninth Avenues Bowery Houston Prince Streets Walsh Lamartine Hall Eiggth Avenue

Riots Erupt as Police and Troops Patrol City

In New York on July 13 patrols remain heavy with police and troops ready to deploy. An Orangeman’s house was pelted but rioters fled. morgue tallies report 35 killed and 175 wounded with 200 rioters arrested by midnight.

New York

Orangemen Parade Unmolested in Jersey City

About 150 Orangemen paraded in Jersey City escorted by three regiments and remained unmolested. Gov. Randolph and staff are at Taylor's Hotel. Ferry boats may be stopped if crowded until guards confirm no roughs aboard. Regiments ready at East Ferry house. Liquor stores closed. Brooklyn riots prompted police to keep headquarters on standby overnight.

New York Jersey City Randolph Taylor’s Hotel East Ferry House Brooklyn Campbell

Police raid at Hibernia Hall ends mob disturbance in New York

Police seized 200 stands of arms at Fenian Hall on Avenue A as 300 Hibernians armed themselves to interfere with an Orange procession. The 84th Regiment aided by police dispersed the mob with no shots fired. several arrests made and weapons confiscated.

11Th Regiment Washington Hall Orange Conrad Freanan Fourteenth Precinct 84Th Regiment Hibernia Hall William Hennessy Patrick O’grady Hibernians 29Th Street 7Th Avenue 8Th Avenues

Grand Jury backs Hoffman proclamation and city honors him

New York July 12 meeting voices support for Gov Hoffman proclamation of July 11 as necessary to preserve city honor. Resolutions pledge thanks and send a copy to the Governor. Merchant delegates condemn Mayor Hall and Supt Kelso for Orange parade ban and commend Hoffman's prompt action. Rochester notes include a council vote thanking Hoffman for upholding assembly rights. The board remains largely Republican.

New York Grand Jury Hoffman Heopore Roosevelt Willliam C. Heath Hall Supt Kelso Gov. Hoffman Fisuxiuu N. Y Rochesten Common Council

Bowdoin College Holds Sixty Sixth Commencement Exercises

In Brunswick Maine Bowdoin College celebrated its sixty sixth commencement with a smaller turnout but a notable alumni presence. A class of 1821 alumnus marked a semi centennial nation anniversary while fifteen seniors performed well in their roles. Alumni dinner followed in Memorial Hall and speeches were delivered by Rev Dr McCosh ex President Woods and others. A presidential levee was set for the evening. The Board of Government met and announced plans for major future changes at the college.

Brunswick Jay Bowdoin College Memorial Hall McCosh Woods Board of Government Hartrorp Corxyx Trinity Cones College Stewart L. Woodford W. W. Miles E. E. Jom Henry Olmstead Rochester N.Y College Hill Samuel Williston Easthampton Humphrey Louisville Stearns Beecher Snell Moore Hitchcock Amherst Tyler Amherst College

Amherst College Jubilee Celebrates Half Century of Alumni

Amherst College marks its fiftieth birthday with a huge alumni turnout, class registrations topping 600, and talks on admitting women. Trustees consider admitting two female students while committee members study precedents at Western colleges. Gov. Bullock voices support and makes a $5000 scholarship pledge for a woman.

Boston Post Amurest Mass Amherst Walker Hall Stearns Henry Ward Beecher Paine Holden Mount Holyoke Gov, Pullod Sanford, Esq Boston Gov Amherst College Snell Dr Hitchcock Mr Beecher Beecher R. 8. Storrs Italy Peck Fisk Nature Colleges

German Indemnity and Paris Siege Reach Headlines

Paris July 12 reports the first instalment of the German indemnity paid and German evacuation begins in departments Seine Inferieure Eure and Somme. Gambetta attends Assembly as Favre debunks a forged Thiers letter. Count de Polignac is dead. Lamoth extradited. Ferre arrested. Incendiary rumors quell, clashes rise, Col Lindsay receives Legion of Honor.

Paris Seine Inferieure Eure Somme Count de Chambord Gambetta Marine Versailles Cayenne Favre Thiers Count de Polignac Lamoth Switzerland Ferre Col Lord Lindsay Legion of Honor Col. Lindsay France

Movements of Minister Schenck in Oxford visits

Hon Robert C Schenck U S Minister and his daughter departed London on Monday for Oxford to stay with Hon Montague Bernard Oxford University International Law professor and Joint High Commission member. In Dublin Head Constable Talbot was mortally wounded by a revolver in the open street last night. The assassin is thought to belong to the Fenian Brotherhood and was arrested. Irish Orangemen demonstrations today showed little disorder.

Schenck London Robert C. Schenck U. S Oxford Montague Bernard Oxford University Joint High Commission Dublin Talbot Fenian Brotherhood Orangemen Ireland

Beebe Found At Harlem Depot After Lion Bite

Reuben W Beebe 62 resident of this city found at Harlem Railroad depot with a mortified leg after a lion bite during a Buffalo circus two weeks earlier. English Erie stockholders ruling. thirty thousand shares restored to registration. Riverside Park opening assessment confirmed with cost adjustments. W M Evarts among Scotia passengers to Europe.

Reuben W. Beebe Harlem Buffalo ERIE Blatchford Riverside Park Supreme Court Wm. M. Evarts Scotia Europe Eee

Printing delays spark Republican discontent in Mississippi

In Jackson on July 12, Gov. Alcorn’s appointment of new State printers and the halt of all State printing until the third Monday in October provokes strong Republican dissatisfaction. The election code cannot be prepared as required by law, pushing its delivery to late autumn or winter.

Jackson Miss Alcorn

Austrian Delegation Supports Berlin Embassy Upgrade

Governmental Affairs Vienna July 12 reports Austria backing estimated costs to raise the Vienna legation in Berlin to a full embassy. Debate on military estimates continues as the War Minister says Austria can field 650000 troops. Von Beust argues for immediate thorough army organization to avoid mistrust.

Vienna Haa Berlin Austria von Beust Act

Ministerial Troubles Shake Spanish Government

Maprio reports a royal decree accepting Senor Moret's resignation as Minister of Commerce and appointing Senor Sagasta to the vacant portfolio amid ongoing financial and commercial concerns.

Maprio Senor Moret Eee Senor Sagasta

Aquatic Carnival Proclamation for Nova Scotia Events

The Halifax program outlines the aquatic carnival on July 29 to August 1 featuring coasting and fishing yachts, general rowing races, a world open four-oared race for 3000 dollars, and steam races with prizes of 500 and 100 dollars. Entries close August 15. In Ontario, Orangemen turnout across Toronto Hamilton and Ottawa with 1500 men and bands, but no disturbances reported.

Haliifax N.S8 Toronto Ontario Hamilton Ottawa

Insurgent Leader Hanged and Cable Disruptions Reported

Havana dispatch reports Osoris hanged from Neptune at Nuevitas while Ceballino’s remains were buried with pomp. Jamaica notes loss of the recovered Porto Rico and Jamaica cable. Suffolk abandons secures end and aids Windward cable laying. Haitian coast cable to Jamaica to be laid immediately. Santa Marina reports another mail robbery and loss of the steamer Baranquilla.

Havana Osoris Neptune Nuevitas Ceballino Erxesion Jamaica Porto Rico Suffolk Santa Marina Baranquilla

Another female poisoner widow of army officer faces charges

Baltimore Maryland July 12 Mrs E G Wharton widow of late Major Harry W Wharton U S A residing in Hamilton place was arrested on a warrant from the Criminal Court charging her with poisoning Gen William Scott Ketchum a retired U S Army officer and also with poisoning Eugene Van Ness a bookkeeper at Alexander Brown Sons Bank An analysis of Ket chums stomach found twenty grains of tartar emetic Van Ness illness followed Ket chums illness and he is in critical condition The case goes before the Grand Jury Saturday and Mrs Wharton is held in her house She lost husband and only son Henry who died years ago and left a life insurance policy after his death

Baltimore E. G. Wharton Harry W. Wharton U.S. A Hamilton Place Criminal Court of

New Hampshire Senate Debates Adjournment and Legislation

The New Hampshire Senate and House debated adjournment schedules and key bills. Actions included naturalization measures, Keene charter repeal, aid to the State Agricultural College, and railroad aid. A notable vote on spirits sale reform and sentencing for the Prisoners' Aid Society occurred amid party-line divisions.

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