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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1878

Page

2

Testimony details Sherman and Stoughton assurances in Louisiana matter

The testimony describes assurances that Packard and Anderson would be provided for, in writing. It covers letters from 1878 about Louisiana appointments, Wells and Matthews, and the interplay of James E. Anderson, Wells, and Senator Matthews over the collector ship and related papers. A secret session on Senator Matthews followed, with a postponement on his response to a House summons.

James FE. Anderson Cox Senator Matthews Gen. Smith Matthews Lena Treasury Department Baltimore Custom House Gen. Smith Arcd Anderson Weber Alsso D. A. Weber Weber Sherman Stoughton Reed Jenks Philadelphia Packard Maren Mathews Marci MacMahon Fauthews Yeces, Sr McMaton Sigred B. Darrall Janes E. Anderson Ging Lim Packare McMahon Washington, D. C Steele C. B. Darrall Hsg Yur Tilden New York House of Representatives Washington, D.C Manoa Str Potter Marks James E. Anderson Sherman and Stoughton Aoe Span Monca Sir Louisiana Supreme Court Wells New Orleans Senate Nash Sam Old Wells Mr Wells Louisiana Smith Tie Custom House Randley Washingto Rom Matthews MccMahon Seenderson House

Potter Committee Completes Session With Darrall Letters

The committee examined ex-Congressman Darrall and read many letters from Darrall to Anderson to corroborate Anderson s testimony and show Stanley Matthews knew of the Sherman letter. Tomorrow may cover cross examination of Darrall and Seymour the Notary who signed the Weter Anderson agreement. Democratic members claim they possess strong evidence that Hayes knew Anderson and Weber s activities.

Potter Committee Darrall Anderson Stanley Matthews Sherman Seymour Weter-Anderson Hayes Weber

Congress of Nations at Berlin Set to Open Talks

Berlin June 11 The approaching congress attracts attention amid internal political strife. Plenipotentiaries arrive by Wednesday except Turkey, and will be greeted by the Crown Prince. Bismarck opens proceedings with a memorandum on the agenda including Greece’s invitation and Russia gains in Bessarabia Armenia and Batum.

Congress OF Nations Berlin Bismarck Congress Greece Roumania Sergvia Turkey Russia Bessarabia Armenia Kars Ardahan Batcum Bayazid Wilhelm Strasse Orleans France Paris

Battle near Las Ladrones ends in rout of revolutionists

A New Laredo despatch reports Col Alegria with 150 government troops attacking 200 Garza Ayala revolutionists at Las Ladrones north of New Laredo. After a severe engagement the government force routed the rebels capturing arms and horses. Many killed or wounded on both sides. details scarce. Great rejoicing in New Laredo.

New Orleans New Laredo Col. Alegria Garza Ayala Las Ladrones

Emperor celebrates 49th anniversary as recovery progresses

Berlin reports the Emperor's recovery advancing well and marks his 49th wedding anniversary. Nobeling’s condition also improves, with a 10.30 A M bulletin noting his wounds healing and indicated recovery is likely. The right arm remains swollen but improving.

Berlin

Congress Near Adjournment After Busy Day

Washington June 11 Congress winds toward adjournment as the Senate passes the River and Harbor bill and several private measures. The House focuses on the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill and clears Naval Committee business. Conferees will handle Army Sundry Civil and Deficiency items. adjournment next week seems likely despite doubts. Representative Jones of New Hampshire wins passage to restore Commodore Stephens to active list.

Washington Senate House House Naval Committee Congress Sayler Representative Jones New Hampshire Naval Commodore Stephens Atkins Cox New York

House Debates Over Sundry Civil Appropriations Run Long

In Washington the House battled over suspension of rules and the Sundry Civil bill. Key votes approved Albany Post Office funding at 195000, raised Chicago Custom House to 400000, while Cincinnati and St Louis appropriations were scaled back or rejected. Evening session slated to review Naval Affairs reports.

Albany Chicago Durham Messrs Wood Eden Price Cincinnati Custom House Grand Rapids Mich Harrisburg Post Office Pittsburg St. Louis Custom House Utica Court House Dean Massachusetts Boston Post Oflice Philadelphia San Francisco House Committee On Naval Affairs

Saco High School Grants Fifteen Scholars

The Saco High School graduates fifteen scholars. Silver and gold ore found on J. F. Chadwick farm in China assays twenty dollars per ton gold and four dollars per ton silver. Tevi Knox of Gardiner died after a thirty five foot fall from a pile driver aboard a scow. The Maine Medical Association met in Portland with over fifty delegates. Rev LeLacheur of Biddeford enters temperance work aiming to reform drinkers and inform officials. Capt Melvin J. Clark of Kittery, linked to a stolen cargo and scuttling case, has sent a letter from Colorado May 30.

Saco High School Barron Memorial B. H. Davis Universalist Church Biddeford J. F. Chadwick China Tevi Knox Gardiner Lincoln Maine Medical Association Portland Theodore H. Jewell South Berwick Pressaig LeLacheur Melvin J. Clark Kittery FE. H. Pray North River New York Colorado

Salmon Falls dividend and local theft noted at Ialem

The Salmon Falls Manufacturing Company pays a two percent dividend. A store and Post Office at Ialem were entered Monday night. thieves took $50 in stamps and specie plus $55 from the store drawer. A $50 reward is offered.

Salmon Falls Manufacturing Company Tilden Ladies J. W. Hincks Montpelier C. J. Bowker Ialem Manchester Daniel Clark James W. Patterson Hanover H. H. Huse Edward L. Jordan Dover Edward Seco Saratoga Judge Waite Fort Edward

Vermont News Roundup: Arrests, Trials and Local Achievements

Reports from St Johnsbury label Henry Oderkirk, John Smith and Charles How ard as cattle thieves. Danby sees John Brown drowning after a drunken assault on a schoolteacher. Barre Academy held commencement June 6 with Prize speaking won by Wendell P. Safford. A Philadelphia bank forgery case hinges on the draft endorsement. Salisbury man John M. Hulett reappears after presumed foul play. his condition is dire and minds consider permanent damage.

Henry Oderkirk John Smith Charles F. Howard St. Johnsbury John Brown Danby Brown Millbrook Barre Academy J. S. Spaulding D. D Boston John M. Hulett Salisbury Forestville

Captain George Pearl Dies at 80 in West Boxford Mass

CAPTAIN GEORGE PEARL of West Boxford Massachusetts died recently at age 80 after a short illness. A former state representative in 1857 from Essex county and long time town official, he also served as Captain in the old State militia. Funeral services will be held at his late residence today.

Anderson Post Office Department Roulds Baker George A. Howard Columbus Electoral Commission Baker Senator Morton Indiana Throckmorton Texas R. J. van Horn Missouri George W. Carter Louisiana John Poole North Carolina E. N. Hill Southern Republican Association Howard Messrs McCrary Millard Hoar Bayard, Kernan and Morton Butler van Horn Poole Mr Butler Catecim Cox Gen. Grant Special Agency Boston Beacon Street Acton Mass Capt Isaac Davies Charles West End Cushing’s Andrew Davies G. W. T. Braman Middleboro Chariton Amherst Newton Theological Seminary Waterville Hallowell Thompson, Conn Marblehead Millbury Massachusetts Baptist Convention L L. Fittz Rockland George B. Fittz Savoy West Boxford House of Representatives Essex County

Five Robbers Hide Revolver Attack on Third Avenue Car

Five roughs boarded a Third Avenue horse car between 9 and 10 pm last night at Ninety-fourth Street. They beat Mr Lafetta and stole about 150 dollars in change from a railroad bag. The car was crowded and passengers did not assist the conductor. Lafetta is severely wounded and may die. The conductor was badly beaten. No police were present. Rev. Victor Smith was sent to an insane asylum for overwork.

Haverhill Mass Andrew True Florence E Pecker Street Amesbury Mills Portland Webber True Clinton Packard Pischback Monahan James*e. Anderson C. C. Antoine Blackburn Spi Antoine Anderson Baton Rouge New Orleans Jerks United States East Feliciana Norwood Wedge Key Police Capt. de Gray Col. Howard Kelioge Mr Reed Saulsbury Senate Committee Senate House Committee Sherman Washington Jenks Times Custom House Kelloge Thomas H. Jenks McMahon St. James Winte Weber New York Third Avenue Ninety-fourth Street Lafetta Lafetra Victor Smith St. John’s Episcopal Church Waterbury Conn Joan Bonner Broad Street Kansas City Foulke & Sons Eothen Sir John Franklin Vanderbilt Will

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