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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1874

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2

Senate Debates Contested Conference Bill on Currency Reform

Washington June Li reports a five hour Senate debate on the Conference Committee bill to reform currency. Senators Morton Sherman Harvey Logan and Ferry backed it while Buckingham Morrill Frelinghuysen Ponce Thurman Stewart and Boutwell opposed. Debate centers on redemption provisions and a return to specie, with Boutwell warning of panics and bankruptcy.

Washington Conference Committee Congress Senate Morton Sherman Harvey Logan Ferry Buckingham Morrill Vermont Frelinghuysen Ponce Thurman Stewart Boutwell Messrs McCreery Gordon Maynard Jones Graas

Currency bill conference report defended as gradual path to specie

Senate debate on the Currency bill conference report centers on a gradual move to specie payments by 1878. Mr Morton explains its aim to end banking monopoly, with United States notes convertible to five per cent bonds at par, and a slow appreciation to par. Sherman backs a fair compromise and a two year path to redemption. Boutwell questions timing and feasibility.

House B Pawes New York Philadelphia Baltimore Hawley Connecticut Washington Garfield Ohio Butler Massachusetts Myers Pennsylvania Donnan Iowa Committee of Printing Printers’ Union Illinois Daily Record Woodford Mellish Gen. Howard Speer Johnson Kellogg Lawrence Civil Service Commission Senate Trumbull Schurz Gen. Grant Congress China Great Britain Andrew Johnson Cox Beck Willard Vermont Republican Party Grant United States National Democratic Convention National Labor Convention Randall Marshall Ilinois Republic Morton Itf Sherman Boutwell Morrill Frelinghuysen Jones Nevada Harvey Logan Wall Street Europe Indianapolis Farmers’ Reform Convention Seaboard Shennan Springfield Ill

Second Day at Jerome Park Regatta and Yacht Race

The second day of the Spring Meeting at Jerome Park drew about 8000 spectators as 40 horses were named for yesterday and 53 for the third day. Belmont Stakes and Fordham Handicap Sweepstakes were on view with crowded stands and social prominence. The New York Yacht Club regatta covered 40 miles with 16 entrants. the Tidal Wave won the first class schooner prize and the Bennett cup, while Idler and Magic followed in other classes.

Grand Stand NEW York Yacht Club Brooklyn Civil Engineers New York Jerome Park Jockey Club Roads City Ward Vindex Magic Gracie Wayward

Riots at Paris Depot as Deputies head to Versailles

Large crowd at the Western depot greets Deputies for Versailles with cheers and hisses. Gambetta is insulted again. Lefevere is arrested and released. The Assembly faces disrupted sessions as Count St Croix is arrested for striking Gambetta. Bordeaux council suspended for hostile public demonstration.

Paris Versailles M. Gambetta M. Lefevere Gambetta M. Baze Count St. Croix

International Law Congress Monday Debates Russia Draft

In the House of Commons Mr Bourke said Russia's draft code for the Brussels congress covers military authority in an enemy country combatant distinctions warfare reprisals and prisoner treatment. Britain has not yet decided on sending delegates. Lord Kensington and Herschel Monck win seats. Gladstone seeks leave to present a petition by 86000 laborers on franchise assimilation. Cambridge honors James Russell Lowell. The Missing Earl.

Columbus State Journal Nelsonville Virginia Kentucky Tennessee Longsreth James R. Spencer Spencer L. D. Posten Posten Carbondale Straitsville John Putnam Gov. Allen Mineral Union Athens County Longfreth London House of Commons Bourke John Simon Russia Brussels Lord Kensington Haverford West Pembrokeshire Durham City Herschel Monck Gladstone University of Cambridge James Russell Lowell Boston Mass Montreal Great West Lake Eastern Railroad Mortagage Feenix Blackford Galignani Gaulois Grand Hotel Paris Nicholas Constantine St. Nicholas Mont-de-Piete Marble Palace Count Tropod

Springfield and Indianapolis Conventions Platforms Sketch

The article outlines key planks from the Springfield and Indianapolis conventions. It highlights opposition to monopolies the financial question and economic reform. It notes transportation policy and broad reform themes guiding the party agenda.

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