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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1875

Page

2

Philadelphia Foreign Trade Reveals Strong Past Fiscal Year

Philadelphia’s exports totaled 28,588,019 with 11,279,481 in American bottoms and 17,308,538 in foreign bottoms. Breadstuffs reached 7,457,884 and provisions 4,678,730, while petroleum shipments included 3,652,247 gallons crude, 55,411,629 refined, and 1,830,696 gallons of naphtha and benzine to Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, England, Italy, France and Denmark.

Philadelphia Liverpool Antwerp Belgium Germany Netherlands England Italy France Denmark Ireland

World News Roundup: Storms, Floods, and Global Tensions

European storms and floods update the Old World while English industry struggles with a strike and drought in Portugal threatens famine. Reports cover Turkish actions in Herzegovina, Britain Germany tensions, ship collisions near New Brighton, Carlist surrenders in Spain, and financial cases in Michigan.

Indian Swindle Allegations Reach Navajo Agent in New Mexico

Gov. Amy, Navajo agent, faces charges of malfeasance and deceiving tribes to cede territory, shifting land to a San Francisco company interest near Fort Defiance. Indians petition through Army and Indian Bureau seeking removal of the reservation to San Juan area with mineral value feared. Presbyterian Board seeks Amy’s resignation while Delano resignation rumors surface in Washington. Avery resigns as Treasury Chief Clerk amid whiskey fraud probe.

Gov Amy New Mexico Lowery New York City Presbyterian Board of Home Missions San Juan San Francisco Gov. Army Washington Fort Defiance Fort Wingate War Department Indian Bureau Presbyterian Board

Avery Indicted in Dual Revenue Conspiracy Case

The Treasury reports two indictments against Avery, one for joining as a principal in the issue and another with ex Supervisor McDonald and ex Revenue Agent Joyce as conspirators to defraud the Government of Internal Revenue dues. Avery's resignation was accepted by the Secretary this afternoon.

Avery St. Louis Secretary of the Treasury Aspgle McDonald Joyce Government Internal Revenue

Runners Named for Saratoga Tomorrow Races

Special Despatch lists entries for July 27 at Saratoga NJ. The Alabama Stakes for 1872 foals includes Austra lind Olitipa Invoice and McDaniel's Asteroid filly with $100 entrance and $1000 added. A purse race for all ages, three quarters of a mile features Madge Lloyd's Asteroid colt Countess Brigand Spindrift Leander. A free handicap steeplechase over about three miles offers $700 to first and $150 to second with Day light Prodigal Son Helen Bennett Dead Head Stanford Trouble Diavolo and Meteor among starters.

Saratoga Australind Olitipa Invoice McDaniel Madge Asteroid Countess Brigand Spindrift Leander

Record of historic July flood and monsoon rains across regions

The Bristol Post reports a rare July deluge with 22 hours of continuous rain and Ashley-down totaling 14 inches, while London and much of the country endure widespread downpours. Floods threaten Deveron Spey Don and Dee, dam breaches in Dean Forest and Crop and Monmouthshire, with drownings and ship damage off Wexford. Monsoon rains hit western India with Bengal and Madras prospects improving. An Attock river blockage raises overflow risk.

Switzerland Ireland England India Bristol Post London Globe London St. Swithin Scotland Deveron Spey Don Dee Ben Macdoui Shetland Cork Herald Dean Forest Cinderford Cropcarn Monmouthshire Wexford Charlie New Zealand Theodore Bombay Gazette Bengal Madras Attock

Dastardly Attack on British Steamer Douglas at Foochow

Hong Kong Daily Press reports Chinese smugglers attacked the British steamer Douglas at Foochow. Custom House officer Blacklock was shot dead after firing on a snake-boat assault. four smugglers allegedly killed, several wounded. crew member Brett on deck during the attack. doctor from HMS Hornet confirmed Blacklock's death.

Hong Kong Daily Press Messrs Lapraik Douglas Foochow Custom House Pagoda Blacklock Mr Brett Namoa Brett Kwangtung Swageler Craigforth Her Majesty Hornet

Fire near-destroys Sea View House during Rye Beach concert

A chandelier with twenty naphtha lamps toppled as lights were extinguished after a concert at Sea View House in Rye Beach, nearly igniting the hall. Firefighters evacuated the room. the blaze was controlled with nobody harmed.

Portsmouth N. H Sea View Rye Beach Ollee

No Sweepstakes Race Imperiled by Small Yacht Turnout

In Portsmouth New Hampshire on July 26 the ocean race's remaining purse was to be awarded today after Saturday's no-show by most yachts. Only three vessels America Resolute Rebecca stayed to race with plans for two contests including time allowances. A whale boat was towed to Isles of Shoals clarifying its status and a second race may run twenty miles to windward and back or thirty six miles around Boon Island light.

New York Dollymount C. B. Mitchell Richmond Ireland Fford Leech Rigby Creedmoor Dallymount Lord Dufferin Col Gildersleeve Lee Geneva Musee Rath David Dominichino Galame de la Rive Sesanowe Bernex Soral M. Mauris Carouge France Pinchat Arve Lake of Ladieres Copper Switzerland Hungary Buda-Pesth London Times Buda Pesth Margaretten Portsmouth N. H Isles of Shoals Major Little Bay America Resolute Rebecca Windward Boon Island Light Wilderness Petersburg Sedan Metz Paris

Boston Tech marksman dies in Farm Pond accident

Herbert H. Eames aged 20 was accidentally shot while boating on Farm Pond in South Framingham Mass. The rifle pistol entered his right side and exited above the left hip joint. He died about six pm after the 3 pm mishap. He was a son of a prominent citizen and the pistol had been given for being the Institute of Technology Boston’s best marksman. Funeral likely Thursday afternoon.

South Framingham Mass Herbert H. Eames Farm Pond Institute of Technology Boston

Victory Gained-Collision of Two Ocean Steamers

A collision between two ocean steamers is reported as victory in one account. The incident raises questions about navigation and safety at sea.

Drought Threatens Minho Region With Famine Riots

Lisbon dispatch reports a Minho drought destroying crops and pastures and sparking fears of famine. Riots against grain exporters loom as cattle die, tax collection may trigger insurrection, while Algarve faces similar distress and Madrid urges relief efforts. Government dispatches aid to affected areas.

London The Daily News Lisbon Minho Algarve

Plimsoll Seeks Revival of Shipping Bill in Commons

The Times reports Mr Plimsoll plans to revive his Shipping bill and will apologize to the House before its provisional one year passage. The Commons set next Thursday for a second reading amid government concessions and broad journal support. A strike, shipwreck, and cable updates follow in brief items.

London the Times Plimsoll Charles Adderley New York Herald Special House of Commons Board of Trade Stuart Hahneman Bombay St. Helena Oldham Workingmen’s Association Yorkshire Lancashire Cheshire Turkish Postal Service the Standard Scudamore Turkey John Melver Cunard Steamship Line

Diplomatic trouble with Landeck scandal rumor denied

Rumor of Count Drandecke his mother and chamber musician being arrested for conspiring to assassinate the Crown Prince is declared false. The Clerk of the Court at Landeck who allegedly authored the tale has been arrested and proved insane.

Berlin Landeck Count Drandecke Chamber Musid

Carlist Losses Estimated at Four Thousand in Three Weeks

Madrid reports from July 26 that Carlists suffered about 4000 killed wounded and missing over three weeks. Submissions to Alfonso continued in Catalonia with 800 more recorded. In Santander the military situation is deemed satisfactory as General Jovellar prepares to return to Madrid.

Madrid Alfonso Catalona Santander Jovellar

Herzegovina Insurrection Battles Reported Near Ragusa

Turkish forces attacked Herzegovina insurgents at Nevesigna and near Daira in two days of fighting. Four companies attempted a flank maneuver and engagements lasted all day with results unclear. Turks reportedly fired on Gorliza.

Ragusa Herzegovina Nevesigna Stalatz Daira Gorliza

Death of Coquerel in Paris July 26

Athanase Jose Coquerel, eminent Protestant minister, is dead in Paris. Caillaux reports floods in southern France caused about 15 million dollars in property damage.

Coquerel Paris Athanase Jose Coquerel Caillaux Pulic Works Assembly France

Financial and Commercial News Roundup London July 26

Market notes from London and Liverpool report three month bills discount at 2 percent below bank rate. Erie Railway shares at 133. Bank of England bullion intake 115000 pounds. U S 520s quoted at 1362 983. Liverpool cotton steady with sales 12000 bales including 3000 for speculation. Middling uplands futures set at 74d. Prices for cheese pork and spirits listed. Antwerp petroleum at 24 francs. General despatches to the Boston Post accompany the brief.

Frankfort U. S Liverpool Do. Orleans

Riots at San Miguel Banished Bishops and Priests

Dispatches report Catholic riots at San Miguel led to order after President Gonzales arrived. Provisor Rodriguez Bishop Carcamo and others were expelled. The Bishop of Teda and seven priests also left for Nicaragua. Panama notes small further details, remains of Capt. Bangs buried, minister Thomas returns, rubber trade improving, gunboat Omaha remains.

San Miguel Isfems Panama New York Salvador Gonzales Republic Teda Nicaragua Powhatan George Bangs Boston North Star P. ¥. Thomas United States Peru Acapulco Darien Omaha

Notable Obits and Local Incidents Across Cities

Chief Engineer H A Gardner of Michigan Central Railroad died in Chicago. R William E McKee co founder of Eagle Lock Company died of paralysis at New Haven. Eastern Hampden Society cattle show set for September 22 23 at Palmer. G A R picnic on Boston Barre and Gardner line planned for Crystal Lake Gardner. Unclear result from Coyle Johnson swimming match. efforts for rematch unsuccessful. Railroads plan fast fruit trains to bring peaches to the city in August. McKay, 16, shot and killed at Preston. assailant captured and jailed. William Fleming of Mittineague dies from injuries after June 5 assault. coroner's inquest planned. One hundred fifty depositors of Townsend Savings Bank vote to prosecute bank officials. Central Vermont express hits a horse near South Royalston breaking leg. Daniel Fee held in Philadelphia on riot incitement. Gerdemann to lecture on priesthood. National Protestant Alliance to attend in body. James Gordon Bennett arrives at Newport with Paris turnout. Count Corti goods auction valued at a thousand dollars.

William E. McKee Eagle Lock Company Terryville New Haven Eastern Hampden Society Palmer Boston, Barre and Gardner Crystal Lake Gardner Coyle Johnson Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania Delaware New Jersey McKay Preston Conn Norwich Wm. Fleming Mittineague Simon O’brien Townsend Savings Bank Central Vermont Concord N. H South Royalston Howard Philadelpha Daniel Fee Gerdemann Horticultural Hall National Protestant Alliance James Gordon Bennett Newport Paris Admiral Porter Count Corti

Enigmatic Aeronauts Lined in Lake Michigan Storm

The Chicago Daily Tribune analyzes the fate of Donaldson and Grimwood, contrasting their rescue chances with Haddock and de la Mountain. It discusses ballast, moisture, wind speeds, and a mid lake storm, concluding the balloon likely failed to cross the lake and would have burst upon impact near Grosse Pointe.

Chicago Daily Tribune Haddock Prof de la Mountain Canada Messrs Donaldson Grimwood Messrs Haddock Lake Michigan United States Signal Office Michigan Elias Colbert Chicago Pineries Donaldson Lake Agai Grosse Point Little Guide

Farewell London Revivalists End 125 Day Mission

In Milamay Park London a final conference of Moody and Sankey with 700 ministers including 188 Church of England members closed after 125 days of preaching. Speakers praised the revival and Glasgow results. Moody and Sankey sang and thanked supporters as crowds pressed to greet them.

London Daily Post Messrs Moody Sankey Ministers of Religion Milamay Park Thomas Stone Central Committee Church of England Moody London Dr Bonner Glasgow United Kingdom Canon Conway St Paul Apollos Paul Edinburgh Robert Wilson Craven Street Chapel Thomas Richardson East End Taylor Presbyterian West Dulwich Jobson Chown Renry Varley Messrs Moody and Sankey

Baseball Results From the Day Across Cities

Philadelphia saw no Chicago game due to rain while New Haven tied with St. Louis prospects. Portland hosted Fitchburg and Rollstone beat Resolutes 13 to 3 in Portland Maine.

Philadelphia Chicagos Philadelphias New Haven Conn New Havens St. Louis Browns Portland Rollstone Fitchburg Mass Resolutes

Logan's Conservative Oration Honors North and South

The address praises Northern energy and Southern leadership while praising Generals Wade Hampton and Lee. It notes a lack of Confederate ghost and calls Logan a sincere Union man as he discusses postwar progress, industrial growth, and the Souths role in shaping national destiny.

Hampton Legion Columbia S. C Wade Hampton T. M. Logan Gen. Hampton Legion Eutaw Cowpens Washington Marion Sumter Columbia, S Union Republican Jackson Gen. Logan South North Philadelphia Lee

River flood damage reported near Memphis plantations

The river levels stabilized but earlier fears subsided. In Council Bend and Walnut Bend on the Arkansas side about forty to fifty miles below Memphis, damages occurred on Dr Peter's plantation where twenty acres were inundated forcing removal of the residence and gin house. Seven other plantations suffered damage.

Memphis. Tenn Council Bend Walnut Bend Arkansas Peter

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