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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1878

Page

2

Tobacco tax debate and tariff clash in Congress

The June 5 Washington dispatch reports the House moving beyond whiskey clauses to tobacco tax debate with amendments from Mr Covert and Judge Kelley shaping the outcome. It notes Tucker's sixteen cent proposal passing and predicts continued action. also covers Wood's tariff bill defeat and Senate Post Route subsidies passage, plus Deficiency Bill notice and funding totals.

Washington House Internal Revenue Burchard Covert New York Kelley Price Tucker

Senate Passes Post Route Bill Amid Brazilian Subsidy Debate

Washington June 5 The Senate resumed debate on the Post Route bill with a clash over a Brazilian mail subsidy. Amendments, including lowering compensation and term limits, were rejected or modified. A key provision tied to New Orleans and New York lines was approved, while a proposed strike on a transfer clause was adopted. Final party-line roll call listed yea votes for 29 to 23 on certain amendments.

Senate New Orleans Brazil New York New York Line New Orleans Line Washington Blaine Beck Bayard Burnside Minton Cuma Yeas Gordon Hamlin Philadelphia Liverpool Thurman National Treasury Bailey Mesers Anthony Armstrong Barnum Coke Conover Dawes Dorsey Ferry Hill Hoar Jones Florida Kelloge Lamar Maxey Mitchell Paddock Patteroe Plumb Rollins Spencer Windom Withers

Fragmentary Lottery Notes on Prize Ranges and Totals

The text lists prize ranges and numbers such as fifty dollars for No 2051 to 2100 and one hundred dollars for No 16601 to 17150, plus larger sums and aggregates. It mentions total registered amounts and an overall aggregate of five million dollars, though some figures are garbled.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Treasury United States

Greenback Convention Nominates Solon Chase for Maine Chair

In Lewiston on June 5 the Greenback gathering names Solon Chase of Androscoggin as candidate for Chairman. Chase lauds independent party aims and urges a paper currency policy to curb debt, raise wages, and prevent price swings while resisting specie resumption. Resolutions push government money, anti bank issues, and criminalize debt imprisonment with a platform hostile to old pols and favoring biennial sessions and salary cuts. Woman suffrage proposal by Mr Snow sparks a near unanimous vote against equal ballot rights in the end.

Lewiston, MF William Philbrick Skowhegan W. W. Perry Camden Solon Chase of Turner Maddox Portland Philbrick Solon Chase Androscoggin Chase James G. Blaine Congress Law of Supply Greenback Convention Nations Greenback Party National Greenback Party of Maine Greenback Party of Europe G. W. Ladd Bangor J. L. Smith Oldtown Benson Joseph W. Smith Selon Chase

Army of the Potomac reunion highlights Springfield gathering

Springfield hosts a reunion of the Army of the Potomac and affiliated corps. Gen. George S. Green named president of the Twelfth Corps Association, with Beecher delivering an impassioned anti reconciliation address. Officers elected for next year include Gen. W. B. Franklin as president and Col. Horatio C. King as recording secretary.

Springfield Mass Army of the Potomac Twelfth Corps George 8. Green F. E. Harris John P. Nicholson Fifth Corps Hayes Fitz John Porter Sixth Corps Latta Tenth Massachusetts Regiment J. B. Parsons Northamtton J. K. Newell Holyoke Gen. Slocum Emerson Wight KR. H. Stoddard Henry Ward Beecher Society of the Army of the Potomec W. B. Franklin W. G. Veary Theron E. Parsons M. O. B. Lakeman James A. Menade David J. Milar H. C. Lee H. P B. Sargent H. A. Barnum B. BF. Fisher T. F. Rodhubaugh Horatio C. King M. T. McMahon Albany N.Y

Fires Hit Homes and Businesses Across Several States

A series of fires reported June 5 in Haverhill Massachusetts Sterling and Worcester Massachusetts New Orleans Louisiana Poultney Vermont Morrisville Vermont and North Prescott caused substantial losses. Michael Guiney’s Washington Street dwelling suffered major damage from a barrel fire. B Walker & Co ice houses at Lake Washacum burned with 2000 tons of ice lost. Clinton Street broom factory in New Orleans burned with $20000 loss. Other blazes at J K Bakers residence North Prescott and F W Whitlock home Poultney and C C Twigs home Morrisville were insured and limited by containment.

Haverhill Mass Washington Street Michael Guiney Paul D. Patch Worcester B. Walker & C Lake Washacum Sterling A. V. Carrier Agency New Orleans Clinton Street J. K. Baker North Prescott F. W. Whitlock Poultney C. C. Twigs Morrisville

Diplomacy and Congress Preparations Stir London to Berlin

London reports deny plans for Lords Beaconsfield and Salisbury to sail overseas by a warship. Beaconsfield departs Saturday via Ostend and Brussels, Salisbury Monday. Safvet Pasha named Grand Vizier signals pacific, pro-embassy stance as Berlin reforms unfold. Russia aims for congress discussions on San Stefano, while Britain presses for broad Eastern settlement and peace. The Times lauds England’s diplomatic triumph as ministers prepare for Berlin congress.

London Lords Beaconsfield Salisbury Lord Beaconsfield Ostend Brussels Lord Salisbury Constantinople Safvet Pasha Mahmoud Pasha War Ministry Sadoullah Bey Berlin Layard The Levant Herald San Stefano Gourke Nicholas Skobeleff, Jr Times England Gen. Ignatieff Bulgaria Pashas Europe Gortschakoff de Oubrill Paris Schouvaloff Russia Agence Russe Tzarkoesse

Regency Proclaimed as Frederick William Regent in Berlin

Berlin decree proclaims Regency with Crown Prince Frederick William as Regent and signed by the Emperor countersigned by Bismarck. London reports the Emperor’s wounds deemed satisfactory, doctors hopeful of recovery within a week to ten days after Nobeling’s operation. An anonymous London-sent letter warned of potential assassination of the Emperor and Bismarck, prompting arrests for anti imperial speech and related threats.

Berlin Frederick William Bismarck London Times Nobeling Foreign Office Prince Bismarck

Sefton Wins Derby Stakes At English Racing Season

In London on June 5 George Peel's bay colt Sefton won the Derby stakes with Insulaire second and Childeric third. Priscillian fell injuring jockey Jeffrey but did not affect favorites. The race time was 2 minutes 56 seconds as heavy rain and mud made the day difficult for spectators.

London George Peel Sefton Insulaire Childeric Priscillian Gallant Insulatre Topaz Thiers Sir Joseph Jeffrey

Clergy reception, steamer launch, court verdicts in Maine

Rev William J Alger was hosted by Trinity Saco and Christ Biddeford after returning south. The steamer Augusta will start Biddeford Pool trips June 26 under Capt Daniel Golathwaite. A grave accident at Dresden fatally injured Lev Knox aged five. Calvin Day of Waterboro found guilty of arson and sentenced to life. Goose Rock House half sold to Zephar R Folsom of Biddeford and opens to summer guests June 15 with Philemon M Haines presiding again. A mad dog in Raymond caused deaths of several animals in West Poland. Bangor marked the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William Hight with many notables present.

William J. Alger Trinity Church Saco Christ Church Biddeford Augusta Daniel Golathwaite Berry Dresden Lev. Knox Gardiner Calvin Day Waterboro York Ward Merrill Raymond Deering West Poland

Guilty plea hits Nashua Lock Company theft case

William W. Eaton pleaded guilty on Wednesday to stealing from the Nashua Lock Company and received a six month jail sentence. A body found in the river near Bow Falls is believed to be Michael Murray, who drowned in Concord on Sunday. The Piscataqua Lodge of Odd Fellows and Union Rebekah Degree Lodge have pledged substantial sums for a new hall. The steamer Lady of the Lake began regular Lake Winnipesaukee trips tied to regional rail lines. The Celia fishing schooner was raised after sinking near Beacon Ledge and towed to Oyster Island. it sustained only minor damage. William Ferguson was arrested for allegedly aiding arson at Mason & Week's store in March. Captain L. A. Gay endured a severe accident while razing a Hollis barn, fracturing his thigh. George B. Cochrane, a Portuguese, jailed on $1,000 bond after shooting Mr Shepard in Portsmouth. Shepard also faced a theft charge. Supreme Court released Bryant and Ellison of Sandwich due to defective indictment. A grand wedding occurred at St Paul’s, uniting Miss Margaret Stearns and MrS. W. Ingalls with notable guests and a special Boston car bringing attendees.

William W. Eaton Nashua Bow Falls Michael Murray Concord Boston Mason & Week’s L. A. Gay Fourth New Hampshire Regiment Hollis George B. Cochrane Shepard Portsmouth Cochrane United States Supreme Court Wedneday Charles H. Bryant John Ellison Sandwich St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Margaret Stearns Onslow Stearns W. Ingalls North Adams Mass Bishop Niles Gov. Stearns Prescott Harriman Straw and Cheney

Vermont Editors and Publishers Association Meeting

The annual meeting of the Association of Editors and Publishers of Vermont will be held in Brandon on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 18 and 19. The business meeting and address by D. M. Camp Esq and a Dorra poem by Mrs Julia C. R. Dorra follow. An excursion to Lake Dunmore on Thursday, June 20 invites dinner with Hon. J. E. Dyer at the Lake Dunmore House site.

Association of Editors and Publishers of Vermont Brandon D. M. Camp Julia C. R. Dorra Lake Dunmore J. E. Dyer Association

Bank closes by voluntary liquidation in Worcester region

The Security National Bank of Worcester votes to close by voluntary liquidation. In Worcester Superior Court William H. Morse, a banker, is discharged after embezzlement charges. Lowell events include the Merrimac River Baptist Sunday-school Association meeting, an arraignment for 17th inst. defense team, and police court hearings for assaults. Alcohol license limits in Lowell end with most licenses renewed. 216 of 222 licenses paid, 81 forfeited, receipts near 25 thousand dollars, vs last year 235 active and about 31 thousand dollars received.

Security National Bank of Worcester Merrimac River Baptist Lowell Superior Court Worcester William H. Morse Angier Chase B. F. Thomas Boston Ellis Eames Canton C. A. Reed Taunton James Irvin Frank Irvin Ss. G. Houghton Lunenburg

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