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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1871

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2

Riots Rise and Fall in New York City Clash Aftermath

A Wednesday riot in New York prompts editorials across papers. The World faults authorities for poor orchestration of the orange procession. The Star laments lack of concert with state power. The Tribune criticizes Gov. Hoffman for delay. The Sun urges Mayor Hall to resign while defending Irish Catholics. The Times praises Hoffman. the Herald hails public will and patriotism.

New York City Kelso Tribune Hoffman Mayor Hall Randolph the Times Hall

LIFE-PRESERVERS AT BOARD OF INSPECTORS MEETING

The Board of Supervising Inspectors of Steam boats and Boilers speeds toward adjournment this week while life preservation devices are debated. A life-preserver owner admitted his device is inadequate though it is widely used, warning that reliance on it endangers thousands of lives. The Post Office chief reports progress on granite for New York and Boston offices and settles petty disputes. Personal secretary Boutwell arrives on the scene and a Census chief sends word from Liverpool after a sea voyage.

Hardihood Boston Mullett Massachusetts New York Boutwell Long Branch Walker Liverpool

Riots in New York Amid Martial Response and Casualties

Reports from June 13 describe widespread rioting with an estimated 100 killed and over 150 severely wounded. Police, National Guard, and troops fired on crowds along Eighth Avenue causing extensive carnage. Morgue and Bellevue Hospital scenes show 26 bodies identified and many mourners seeking loved ones amid harrowing scenes of grief and shock.

New York Dilks National Guard Bellevue Hospital Young Boxkerson England

Ku Klux Investigating Committee Examines Judge Wright

Washington reports the Ku Klux Investigating Committee questioned Rome Georgia judge A R Wright an ex member of both US and Confederate Congresses. He supported the Ku Klux intended for policing to curb disturbances caused by Negroes and noted postwar political constraints. Witnesses remain to be examined with sessions likely to extend through the summer.

Kku-Klux A. R. Wright Rome Ku-Klux Lincoln North Carolina

Close of Exercises at Bowdoin and Yale Trinity

Commencement exercises wrap at Bowdoin with an oration by President McCos h. Yale and Trinity grant degrees as part of the graduation program.

Bowdoin M’cosh YALE Trinity

Citywide unrest in New York over parades and order

The report describes a mass of about fifty quarrymen moving toward Speer street to stop street improvements while workers at Boulevards and parks are dismissed and German and Italian replacements readied. Gov. Hoffman declares broad protection for peaceful assemblies and asserts law and order are paramount. Mayor Hall defends Kelso's parade ban and outlines unity among Police Commissioners. The Tribune previews tomorrow’s piece on the Eighty Fourth Regiment firing and the need for restraint to avoid greater loss of life. The city remains quiet at present.

Hibernia Hall Prince Street Mryle Doyle Kelso Twenty-ninth Street Eighth Avenue American Protestant Association Twenty-eighth Thirtieth Streets Twenty-ninth Ninth Seventh Avenues N.G Twenty-eighth Street Orangemen Eighty-fourth Regiment Speer Tnbune Hall Hoffman Interior Court Court of Appeals Eighty-fourth Twenty-fourth Street Gov. Hoffman Art 3D Cavalry 7Estriment

Travers Stakes Spark Saratoga Action

The Saratoga meet opened with the Travers stakes where Harry Bassett surged from last to win easily. Nellie Gray and Alroy followed, with a crowded field of 83 entries. Weather and course impressed despite lighter attendance than last year's opener. A second sweepstakes race saw Frogtown and Hamburg finish tight, and Nema upset Melita in another upset. Also noted were steeplechase and other races with Eclipse winning the all ages race and Ortolan taking the three-quarters mile event. The day closed with reports of Mormon arrivals at Castle Garden and the Darien Surveying Expedition ship Guard sailing.

New York Association W. R. Travers Col. McDaniel Harry Basset G. P. Wetmore Morrissey Miles Kelly Nelly Gray J. A.grenstead Alroy Thos. W. Boswell Eolus Dennison & Crawford Censor Julia A. Belmont Harry Bassett Nellie Gray Bolus By the Sea A.belmont Sch. F. Finesse D. J. Crouse Br. H. Chillicothe Shingfield & Staphope B.c. Frogtown Taylor Pave B. c. Hamburg Chillicothe Finesse Hamburg Frogtown Melita Nema Mollie McIntyre Victoria Tammany Oysterman Julius Eclipse Sandford Belmont Ortolan Felicity Grenstead

Loss of the steamer Port au Prince reported

Engineer M Scarbray describes the wreck after the vessel ran on a reef near Mayaguana Island on June 21. The crew fled to a nearby settlement, then to Inagua, with later movements by the R W Gedney and other craft. several crew members reached Philadelphia by July 13.

Philadelphia M. Scarbray Port Au Prince New York Mayazuana Island Inagua R. W. Gedney Garwood Jackson Chester Charles Tinkham Boston

Hamburg native Frederick Schuster absconds from Savannah

Frederick Schuster, a Hamburg native long resident in Savannah since 1864 and former Prussian consul, fled the city after swindling friends out of 20000 dollars. He headed toward New York and Europe under the alias Schumaker. Baron Gerolt secured a 40000 dollar cotton claim payment just before the departure, while Duncan Sherman Co. had pursued the U S Court of Claims. Schuster had held public confidence until his flight.

Savannah Frederick Schuster Hamburg Schuster New York Europe Schumaker Gerolt

Orleans Princes to Visit Guizot and Public Gardens Soon

Paris reports a planned visit of the Orleans Princes to M Guizot along with news that the Tuileries gardens will soon reopen. The French army numbers 230000, Haussmann seeks municipal office, and cabinet reshuffles are anticipated with De Broglie, Arcel, and Saint Hilaire linked to key ministries. A Vorse railway crash injures five seriously. Government officials seek British treaty modifications and a Berlin customs conference is proposed. Paris cafes must close at midnight under official notice. Deputies pressed Thiers on early German indemnity payments amid ongoing negotiations.

Paris Orleans M.guizot Tuileries Gardens Baron Haussmann Duke de Broglie Favre Ministry of Foreign Affairs Arcel Larcy M. de Saint Hilaire Jules Simon Thiers Germany

Diplomatic Relations Between Prussia and France

The Spencer Gazette reports that regular representation to France continues until Germany completes evacuation of occupied territories. The note marks a pause in formal exchanges as troops withdraw, signaling a transition in Franco Prussian relations.

Prussia France The Spencer Gazette Reach

Cotton markets and related commodities update

Financial and Commercial notes from Frankfort and Liverpool report U S 520s of 1862 at prices, with Liverpool sales around 12 000 bales including 4000 for speculation and export. Upland mid dling quotes 9d, Orleans 9 d. Lard at 492 6d and rosin plus spirits turpentine prices noted.

Frankfort U. S Liverpool Orleans Lord Sis

New England Editors Tour Montreal and Ottawa

The New England editors report a hospitable Montreal visit with a St Lawrence trip aboard the Beauharnais and a large fire brigade display. A reception at Mr Coursol’s estate followed, with remarks by officials and a levee at St Lawrence Halls. Further trips include Memphremagog, Newport, and Mt Washington. Canadian stops note Orange lodge dinner in Quebec and a Masonic session in Ottawa with a Quebec Grand Lodge issue.

Montreal St. Lawrence Beauharnais Coursol Col. Beals Stockwell Massachusetts Association Homer, Dingley and Butler Maine Hill New Hampshire U. S Dart Canada Bruinner Montreal Herald New England Ontreal Boylston Amherst N. H St. Lawrence Halls Memphremagog Newport White Mountains Island Pond New England Editors’ and Publishers’ Association Mt. Washington QueBec Onnt Masonic Hall Orange Lodges New York Ottawa Ontario Masonic Lodge of Canada Stevenson

Surgenst in Venezuela engage insurgents at Diego Lovets

Report from Bavana dated July 13 confirms Rafael and Quesada landed with two hundred Venezuelans at Crezo Santana De Lileo on the 9th. Skirmishes occurred near Diego Lovets and Santa Rosa with leaders Luis Figueredo and Pancho Vega. Many filibusters and several Spanish troops were killed or wounded. camp equipage seven flags ammunition and fourteen farbines captured. pursuit by Spanish forces continues. Official telegrams give no movement details of the steamer Virginia.

Bavana Rafael Quesada Crezo Santana de Lileo Luis Figueredo Pancho Vega Diego Lovets Santa Rosa Virginia

Riot condemnation and varied 19th century notices

The Chicago papers condemn New York riotous proceedings. The City of Port au Prince wrecked on June 21 near Mayaguana, crew saved. Springfield clubs entries close August 15. Davis barn fire in East Eddington loss 1000 insured 600. Quarrier bail denied. First narrow gauge engine shipped to Pike's Peak. Jacob Hening hanged at Osceola for murder. Egypt French conflict referred to cabinet. Russian royalty at Friedrichshafen. Tucson rider killed by Apaches. Crook campaigns aid with scouts. Connecticut usury law repeal passes. railroad consolidations approved. Mormon immigrants escorted into Salt Lake by bishops. Kentucky Baptists pledge 300000 for Southern University in Greenville or Kentucky if others raise 200000. Winchester education meeting: Walter Abbott elected president. John Minn argues Bible in schools.

Chicago New York City Port Au Prince Mayaguano Bahama Islands Springfield Mass Ivory W. Davis East Eddington Alexander Quarrier Wheeling W. Va America Philadelphia Pike’s Peak Osceola Missouri Jacob Henning James Hughes Alexander Russia Marie Alexandrovna Vladimir and Alexis Friedrichshafen Wurtemburg Lake Constance Leavenworth Kansas Tucson Crook Connecticut Senate New Haven Hartford Salt Lake Brigham Young The Baptists of Kentucky Louisville Southern Baptist University Greenville S. C Baptists Winchester Walter R. Abbott Association John Minn Virginia University

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