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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1869

Page

2

Secretary settles granite for Boston Post Office building

The Treasury Secretary declares granite the material for the Boston Post Office. Previously the choice between white marble and granite was undecided. Renovation of the White House continues in President’s absence with fresco work brightening the library. Officials plan Long Branch attendance for Gen. Grant’s ball on the 26th. Secretary Boutwell may travel to Massachusetts in ten days to visit friends.

Secretary of the Treasury Boston Post Office White House Long Branch Gen. Grant Boutwell Massachusetts

Active Preparations for its Arrival The Duxbury Celebration

Kineston July 20 preparations for the cable arrival at Duxbury are nearing completion. A trench two miles long from the old bank to the beach will be filled upon the Chilterns arrival, expected around the first of next week.

Kineston Duxbury Yale Hummock Plymouth Clarke’s Island Town Hall Geo. W. Wright Bank Germania Band Loxe Branco N. J Grant Thomas Murphy Newark

Harvard crew arrives in London for International match training

The Harvard University rowing team arrives in London in good shape to prepare for the International match against Oxford. The contest is set for August 31, with training to begin immediately as officials confirm the date. The Irish Church bill is urged to be adopted by the House of Lords to avoid worse terms. Gem. Lersundi of Cuba rejects offers from Isabella supporters amid Carlist tensions in Spain.

Harvard University Oxford The Times Today House of Lords Ireland

Financial and Commercial News Across European Markets

Financial wires show firmer US securities with U.S. 520s around 82, Erie near 19, and Illinois Central close to 934. Paris Bourse strong with Rentes 70 francs 75 centimes. Liverpool markets note quiet cotton and varied grain and livestock prices. London evening reports tallow, linseed oil, and spirits petroleum near listed levels. Antwerp petroleum and Havre cotton activity noted. broad cross‑market movements in July 20 updates.

London U. S Erie Illinois Central Arrernoocon U.S Eventne American Paris Frankfort United States Liverpool Aprernoon Manchester California Erexine Orleans Antwerp Havre Joxy Evenina

Hincks arrives in Canada. Ottawa talks on reciprocity begin

Sir Francis Hincks reached Quebec aboard the Nestorian and will stay two months. Ottawa reports invite renewed negotiations on reciprocity to open in Washington in September. A Canal accident on the Rileau killed two, wrecking six gates and delaying repairs over a month. The incident followed barges breaking away amid a heavy fall. In Havana, the Spanish Bank plans a second Government loan, while the Captain General annuls a prior cruiser search decree. Sugar and exchange were dull with stable quotations.

ITEPS Quebec Sir Francis Hincks Canada Citizens’ Vigilance Committee Ottawa Washington Rileau Canal Havana United States Cuba

Ship Burned at Sea and Other Dispatches in Boston Post

SPECIAL DESPATCH TO THE BOSTON POST. New York, July 20. SHIP BURNED AT SEA. A letter from a passenger on British ship Blue Jacket burned at sea in April going from New Zealand, 69 aboard, 2 died. Fire broke out at 6 P. M., yacht adrift, two small boats filled with passengers unseen since. Two died after drinking salt water. Survivors rescued by an English bark on the 12th day. captain placed them in irons claiming mutiny, and seized £10,000 gold. Health officer in Liverpool ordered irons removed. truth verified. COUNTERFEITERS DISPOSED OF. Five men charged with counterfeit revenue stamps examined. bail set. THE CUBAN PRISONERS. Fort Lafay ette case involving Cuban prisoners. likely discharge on neutrality assurances. THAT FENIAN FUND. Belmont case over Fenian gold. money ordered to receiver Thomas J. Barr. RIVER THIEVES. Three gangs captured, large amount of loot recovered. BASE BALL. Olympic club of Washington leaves for Boston. TRUNKS AND BAGS. Rane & Co. offer extensive travel goods at moderate prices.

Blue Jacket New Zealand Bard Liverpool

Dartmouth Centenary Fete Attracts Nation's Notables At Hanover

Hanover awaits the Dartmouth College centennial with crowds of alumni from across the country. Distinguished guests include Chief Justice Chase Senator Patterson Hon John Wentworth Gen Edward Noyes Hon Harvey Jewell Judge Cutting Ira Perley President Brown Gen Gilman Martin E A Rollins Walbridge Fields and U S Attorney General Sherman and daughter. President Grant unlikely to attend. Class Day went well and celebrations tonight feature Gilmore's Band concert and a President Smith party with many attendees and elegant attire.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth College Justice Chase Senator Patterson New Hampshire John Wentworth Illinois Edward Noyes Cincinnati Harvey Jewell Massachusetts Cutting Maine Ira Perley President Brown Hamilton College N. J Gilman Martin E. A. Rollins Internal Revenue Walbridge A. Fields U. S Sherman Patterson Grant

Union Pacific Chief Accepts Post After Compromise Talks

San Francisco July 19 Col C G Hammond designated General Superintendent of the Union Pacific Railroad accepts the post on condition that differences with the Central Pacific are compromised to ensure good public service and fair rates. Companies agree to carry fruit to New York at five cents per pound in greenbacks and to furnish emigrant trains at $50 per passenger from New York and $38 from Chicago. A society to protect Chinese from lawless men and boys forms. The Chicago Commercial party visits local sites and attends a banquet hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at the Lick House tonight.

San Francisco C.G. Hammond Union Pacific Railroad Central Pacific Railroad New York Chicago Dry Dock Branch Mint

Knights Templar Encampment Arrives in City With Gilmore's Band

Banner reports the Hugh de Payens En campment of Knights Templar arriving aboard the City of Richmond from Portsmouth at ten this morning. St Johns Commandery welcomes them, a dinner follows, and a grand reception takes place at Masonic Hall. They depart tomorrow at nine for Augusta by special train. Commander Charles H. McClellan of Bath leads the party with other Fraternity members.

Hugh de Payens Knights Templar Gilmore Richmond Portsmouth St. John’s Commandery Masonic Hall Augusta Charles H. McClellan Bath

Track Laying Commences on Leavenworth Railroad

Leavenworth Kansas July 20 track laying began on the Leavenworth Atchison and Northwestern Railroad and construction of a Missouri river bridge at the site also started. In Powcuxerpsi New York July 20 labor tensions at Pleasant Valley were resolved and workers paid. leaders Jack McDonald and John Short remained jailed on $1000 bail awaiting Grand Jury action.

Leavenworth Kansas Leavenworth, Atchison and Northwestern Missouri River

Senior Republicans Nominate County Legislature Candidates

Nashville reports the Senior Republicans nominate Senator H. H. Harrison and Representatives J. W. Paramon and James Lindsley, all Radicals, in favor of removing political disabilities. New registers expand East Tennessee ballot access, provoking Republican opposition and fears of trophies at the polls on election day.

Nashville H. H. Harrison J. W. Paramon James Lindsley Tennessee

Importer Koopmaashoop Talks Chinese Trade at Fifth Avenue

New York reports from July 20 describe an interview at the Fifth Avenue hotel with Koopmaashoop, noted importer of Chinese goods, as he discusses trade prospects and market conditions. The conversation highlights evolving ties and potential shipments amid a shifting international landscape.

New York the Times Fifth Avenue Hotel Koopmaashoop

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