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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1875

Page

2

Book Sellers Exchange Opens With Regional Vendors

The booksellers exchange opens this morning with 15 Boston publishers, 56 local city firms, 12 Philadelphia houses, and single firms from Springfield Baltimore Buffalo Troy and New Bedford. Four Holyoke paper writers four local envelope makers and four from Springfield are also listed. Hours are 9 to 6 daily though visitor turnout is light and duration of the fair is undecided. Committed to the Tombs Bailey who killed his father is to await inquest results. Sorrell and Bailey Henry two enslaved men are also sent to the Tombs to await inquest on Peterson’s death. A thief shot and the Indian investigation are also noted.

Boston Philadelphia Springfield Baltimore Buffalo Troy New Bedford Holyoke James L. Bailey Thomas Sorrell Bailey Henry Pegroes Peterson

Fire outbreaks and losses sweep multiple towns

Fire reports from July 19 describe incidents in Fall River Granite Mill No 1 Manchester New Hampshire Laconia Dresden Ontario Montreal Canada Grand Rapids Michigan with losses ranging from 1500 to 40000 dollars. Causes include overheated mill bearing and unknown origins. The Manchester fire damaged a house and barn and was partly insured. most buildings were largely destroyed in Dresden.

Fall River Manufacturers’ Board of Trade of New England Manufacurers’ Board of Trade Granite Mill No. 1 Manchester William E. T. Plodeett Monmouth Road Phoenix Hartford Laconia New Hampshire D. H. Lewis Watertown Dresden Ont Main Street Montreal Canada McGanavarun &Worker’s Grand Rapids Michigan Cincinnati Mich Woakley

Violent Midday Gale Strikes New York and Shore Resorts

A July storm battered New York City and Long Branch with heavy rain and fierce winds. Signs and fences toppled, an open-air inn collapsed trapping musicians, several bathing-houses fell, and a flagstaff at Branch was struck by lightning destroying telegraph lines. A steam tug with an excursion party disappeared after the gale. About 300 fishing boats were damaged between Branch and Shrewsbury.

New York Coney Island Rockaway Long Island Long Branch Branch Shrewsbury Fortress Monroe Capes W. Allace New York Trbune West End East End

Wimbledon shooting events at St Leger and Albert prize

The Wimbledon shooting program covered the St Leger sweepstakes results with Fulton winning and Mitchell second, plus John Rigby third. Gildersleeve led in the Albert prize trials at 200 600 and 900 yards, with Greenhill and Rigby close in the second range. Coleman scored 49 of 50 in the Rifle Association cup. American marksmen drew praise yet oppose a joint Elco shield match. the council has denied admission for Americans to the Elite shield. Parliament events noted include the House of Commons victory in a 500 yard match and Halford’s Albert prize win with 98 points and Gildersleeve second at 92. The Lord Mayor banquet invitees and declines are listed.

London Wimbledon Fulton Mitchell John Rigby Gildersleeve Coleman Hamilton Petty Wyatt Greenhill Rigby Col. Guildersleeve New York House of Loras House of Commons Commons Lords Randle Plunkett Daniel Peploe Arthur Vivian Marquis of Lorne Robert Lindsey Lords Earl Ferrers Duke of Marlborough Lord Waldegrave Earl of Dunraven Lord Wharncliff Henry Halford Col. Gildersleeve Disraeli Seine Pas de Calais Paris Calais Bordeaux Geneva Boston Quebec Brussels Antwerp Amsterdam

Financial Market Digest London Liverpool and Antwerp

Market notes from London and Liverpool report discounts bullion movement and Bank rate shifts. Cotton prices in Liverpool hold steady with mixed deliveries and export interest while grain and meat prices for corn bacon pork and lard show varied levels. Canadian and American commodity quotes and spot markets are summarized with regional price spreads and shipping deliveries.

Financial and Commercial London Erie Bank of England U.S Frankfort U. S Liverpool de. Orleans California Antwerp Petroleum

Catholic ceremonies at Halifax as cable repaired

Monsignore Roncetti and accompanying clergy arrived to Halifax with Bishop Rogers. Pontifical high mass was celebrated at St. Marys Cathedral with Dr McGlynn of New York delivering the sermon. The cable steamer Minia returned after repairing the French cable break. A Montreal report notes $12,000 worth of diamonds stolen on Notre Dame street Saturday.

Halifax Monsignore Roncetti Quebec Rogers Chatham St. Mary’s Cathedral

Whiskey fraud indictments seek revenues court action in St Louis

Indictments handed down at the U S District Court in St Louis name Gen John McDonald and Col John A George with charges of receiving unlawful fees and violating duties. Bonds set at 5000 each. Others named include Randolph A Rudolph Forster West Hunicke Keller man Engleke Burnecker with various charges and bonds. The tobacco factory of F H Schroeder was seized and an inventory taken.

ST. Louis United States District Court John McDonald Col John A. George Randolph A. Rudolph Forster D. A. West William Hunicke Lotus Kellerman B. A. Engleke John L. Burnecker F. H. Schroeder

Deaths and Funeral Plans from Great Falls and Portland

Dr Jacob C. Hanson of Great Falls New Hampshire died at 63 after a 25 year medical career. He was a prominent Mason and will be buried by the order tomorrow. In Portland Cumberland Bar formed a committee to draft resolutions on Hon J H Williams with funeral set for Tuesday afternoon.

New York Marsh Fifth Avenue Hotel Messrs Faulkner M. C West Virginia Harris Massachusetts Fletcher Missouri Gov Smith Gen. Fisk Board of Indian Commissioners Red Cloud Agency Gov. Fletcher Wareham Mass Luther A. Bowman Buzzard’s Bay Henry Gibbs Portland Joseph Clark Maine Waldoboro Great Falls N. H Jacob C. Hanson Cumberland Bar J. H. Williams

Medway Man Kills Wife With Axe in Sleep

In Medway on Saturday night 82 year old William Pangborn killed his 61 year old wife by severing her head with an axe as she slept. He remained at the scene until daylight and was committed for trial at the August Term. Pangborn, formerly of Monquint, Kent, N B, had prior quarrels and threats, with neighbors noting possible insanity. He claimed sorrow and said he loved her. The murder shocked local residents and relatives.

Domestro Medway Washington Ring Shepherd Fishcer Connecticut Soldiers and Sailors Hartford New York City Marsh New York Waddy Thompson Memphis Fall River Thompson Northampton Dimmock Dakota St. Louis New York Tribune West Forty-fourth Street Thompson Street Samuel Bailey West Fortyfourth Street England West Forty Fourth Street Front Street Sarah Richards Buffalo Sarah James Hmself James L. Bailey Jacob Street New York Sun Eighth Ward Broome West Thirtieth Street Thomas Sorrell Jeff Mathews William Henry Baley Henry Jeff Sanders Matthews Mathews Eberhard DiJger Broome Street Sorrell Henry Baughnaugh Sanders Im Sorrell Bailey Henry Broone Street Spring Streets William Sanders Serrell Hudson Prince Steet Hudson River Highlands Cold Spring O. M. Baxter Edward Baxter C. H. Ferris Baxter Lawyer Ferris Bangor William Pangborn Pangborn Jones Whig and Courier Mr Jones Monquant Kent N. B

Devastating Danube flood devastates Pesth and Buda districts

A severe storm and floods along the Devil's Ditch in the Danube valley near Pesth and Buda cause widespread destruction. Homes buried, dozens dead or missing, property ruined, and relief funds opened as crews evacuate and search.

Steeplechase at Long Branch Ends in Victory for Deadhead

A large crowd watched seven horses race three miles over mud walls and water jumps. Deadhead won with Stanford second and Meteor third as rider James Lee suffered a serious concussion from a fall and remained hospital bound for a week.

Long Branch Jerome Park Donahue Deadhead Stanford Cattanach Meteor Torrence Moonstone Griffin Banvantine Bruce Warrior Vesuvius Audubon James Lee Lee Jain Npd

Railroad report on exhausted Professor Donaldson incident

Kalamazoo telegram reports Prof Donaldson alighted between South Haven and Nancotuck on Sunday in an exhausted condition. Medical aid was sent from South Haven.

Detroit Free Press Kalamazoo Kalamazoo and South Haven Donaldson Nancotuck Southaven

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