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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1875

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2

Campaign signals for 1876 spark nation wide contest

The piece surveys upcoming state elections in Kentucky California Maine Ohio Iowa Oregon and others in September October and November. It notes Democratic hopes in Kentucky and Maine, Republican vigor in Ohio and California style, and the national implications as party lines form for the 1876 contest. It frames the elections as barometers of partisan strength and future governance.

Kentucky James B. McCreery California Maine Ohio Towa Oregon

Official on a Tour of Investigation The Indictments Against Congressman Bert Washington

The Mexican Claims Commission has adjourned to next November with most cases already concluded by the umpire Sir Edward Thornton. Most Mexican claims are minor and the United States holds the larger sums, while Senor Macena’s bias toward Mexican claimants remains noted. U.S. interests are weighted by the larger sums at stake. The Customs Service is under review after Bristow’s investigation reveals systemic inefficiencies requiring reforms, mainly in the Northern States and inland cities. The Treasury Robbery remains unsolved with no Washington detective involvement yet. Tallapoosa sails with 23 boys and the Marine Band for Bunker Hill observances. Investigations into crooked whiskey frauds show progress and expected further seizures.

Washington Mexican Claims Commission Edward Thornton Senor Macena United States Mexico Customs Service Bristow Commissioner of Customs Treasury Washington Detective Corps Bunker Hill Tallapoosa New York Boston Marine Band

THE RING SUITS AND ATTACHMENT OF COWAN AND WELCH

Judge Brady granted an attachment against the property of Thomas Cowan and J J Welch ex Court House Commissioners in a state suit to recover money fraudulently obtained on falsely approved bills. Fifteen bills totaling about 462248 dollars were involved with affidavits from Ingersoll Garvey Keyzer and investigators. Fernando Wood’s property released. Octavia yacht seized, owner Bainbridge English, sailing master American, Cuban claim denied. Panama loan measures discussed by Pacific Mail Directors. lighter Nernie losses. Leslie’s Companion arrest. heavy icebergs seen off New York. Jerome Park Spring meeting results list winners and times. Lockport driving park results noted with winners and times.

Brady Francis Co Thomas Cowan J. J. Welch Court House Treasury A. Dames Gervey, Miller, Keyzer Custom House Bainbridge Aspinwall Limerick Panama

Survivors recount Vicksburg disaster off Newfoundland

Passengers arrive in St Johns from the Vicksburg disaster with reports of the ship striking an iceberg on May 31 and sinking after attempts to abandon ship. Survivors praise captain and officers while noting women remained aboard as the vessel went down and rescue efforts succeeded for some.

Johns Newfoundland Vicksb Yaries Drew—P. Greenwood James Callahan John Ryan James Dolan Wm. Jones James Walker John Curtain John Redman Martin Lee Joseph Penningham Ryan McShane Richard Corbett Montreal Canada ST. Johns D. Torrance & Co McShane

Directors elected for Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Rail Road

Milwaukee reports the election of directors including Alexander Mitchell John Plankinton Joseph G Thorp and others from Milwaukee Madison Kilbourn Chicago Cleveland and New York with European stockholders also noted. A Baltimore June 13 note previews a rail alliance agreement to be reviewed by boards next Wednesday possibly ending the railroad war. Milwaukee also notes officer elections at the St Paul Railroad naming President Alexander Mitchell and Vice President Julius Wadsworth with S R Merrill as General Manager.

Milwaukee Rotterdam Baltimore Penneyuenia Baltimore and Om New York Chicago Hyde Park Brookline Boston Chicago St Street M Chants Lake Michine Har Third Thema Bank

Washington Light Infantry Depart for Bunker Hill in Charleston

Charleston on June 12 witnessed a large patriotic sendoff for the Washington Light Infantry detachment of fifty muskets bound for Bunker Hill aboard the steamer Charleston. Gen. Vogdes ordered a First Artillery light battery in fall uniform to man the pier and fired a 37 gun salute as the steamer departed amid cheers. Ex Confederates among the party had previously traveled to New York as wounded prisoners en route Elmira. The Richmond Knights Templar will depart from Richmond for Bunker Hill the next day.

Charleston Vogdes New York Elmira Washington Richmond, Va Knights Templar Bunker Hill

Brown University Commencement Exercises Held in Providence

The opening exercises took place this afternoon at the First Baptist meeting house with the baccalaureate sermon by Rev Dr Robinson, a university resident. Rev Dr Vose delivered the annual discourse for the Society of Inquiry this evening. Large crowds attended both events as Phi Beta Kappa plans a Tuesday celebration featuring ex-Gov Bullock and Professor William Everett for the oration and poem respectively.

Providence R. L Brown University First Baptist Meeting Beccalauerate Aegines Dr Robinson University Dr Vose Society of Inquiry Phi Beta Kappa Society Bullock Worcester William Everett Cambridge

Wreck of Schiller Yields More Bodies At London

At least several drowned passengers from the Schiller disaster near London have been recovered. Bodies show severe disfigurement from the wreck, with one identified man wearing gray pants. Salvage awaits better weather to continue, as recovery remains incomplete.

London Schiller Imao

Terrible earthquake and eruption devastate towns in Colombia

Panamas advices relay a May 19 letter from Salazar near Cucuta detailing a 11:10 AM quake and lava belching volcano near Santiago. Cucuta, San Cayetano, Santiago and Gramalote suffer near total destruction. San Cristobal and Arboleda heavily damaged with thousands killed. Bogota felt the shock, as did Barranquilla, while Mollendo fines Captain Murphy for not dressing the American ship Alexandria.

New York Jeunx Panams Salazar Cucuta Senate Alemana Santiago el Alto de la Giracha San Cayetano Gramalote Arbaleda Cucutilla San Cristobal Arboleda Cuentilla Colombia Venezuela San Jose de Creats Republic Juan de Marten Magdalena Bogota Facataviva Barranquilla Pandma Ovalle Tamaga Chili Bolivia Mollendo Murphy Alexandria

Train crash near Tremont Street injures passengers

The Boston express to New York derailed on One Hundred Seventy Street Tremont injuring several. Speaker Blaine and Miss Annie Louise Cary were aboard the first coach and escaped serious harm. Vice President Wilson was in the second car and uninjured. Passengers escaped after breaking windows. investigators say a horse caused the accident.

New York Boston Express Tremont Knickerbocker Granite State Blaine Annie Louise Cary Wilson Cary Fifth Avenue Hotel Hoffman House

Tragedy in Concord as John F. Rowe Ends Life

John F. Rowe of West Concord, 34, fatally cut his throat with a razor this afternoon shortly after his wife died of diphtheria. He had attended her bedside during illness and told his father he would kill himself if afflicted. Found beside his wife’s bed, Rowe’s death prompted the coroner to forego an inquest.

Concord N. H John F. Rowe Weat Concord Rowe Stewart

Kansas City tradesmen urge policy on Sioux treaties

Kansas City Board of Trade passed a resolution calling on the President to define policy on Indian treaties and Sioux affairs and appointed a committee to memorialize Congress protesting the attempt to concentrate Native peoples on valuable national lands. In Omaha a trio sued government officers over property destruction in the Black Hills claiming 22,000 in damages.

Kansas Kansas City Board of Trade Congress Omaha Black Hills

Engineer fatally injured in quarry dispute at Shelburne Falls

Michael Edwards of Edwards Bros. contractors on the Troy and Greenfield line was fatally struck by a stone thrown during a disturbance among workmen. Earlier punches and a partial ear bite occurred in the melee with William Fitzgerald, who fled after a heavy stone struck Edwards. Edwards, from Worcester, leaves a wife and several children.

Springfield Mass UNE Michael Edwards Edwards Bros Troy Greenfield Shelburne Falls Wm. Fitzgerald Edwards Fitzgerald Worcester

Indictments Hinted Against Five Whiskey Ring Leaders

St Louis reports indictments found against five prominent whiskey ring members though arrests and names have not yet transpired. Officials deny government compromises and vow vigorous prosecution as evidence surfaces from unexpected quarters.

ST. Louis Whiskey Ring Pees

Public Dinner Honors Treasurer-elect John C. New

Over a hundred Indianapolis leaders from diverse backgrounds sign a formal dinner for John C. New before he leaves for Washington to assume the role of Treasurer of the United States. Signers include Senators Morton and McDonald, Gov. Hendricks, and a broad cross section of federal, state, and municipal officers, bankers, editors, and other prominent citizens. New declines the compliment, saying he has not yet proved himself in a position of such responsibility.

Indianapolis Ind John C. New United States Washington Morton and McDonald Hendricks New

Nashville man charged with murder near Salem Tenn

Jesse Woodson colored has been arrested and charged with murdering Mrs. W. R. Janett at her home seven miles from Salem, Tenn, by strangling with a cord. Coroner's jury finds him guilty of murder. The house was robbed of 63, which is suspected as motive. He was taken to Murfreesboro for safekeeping.

Shepherd Metropolitan Police Theatre Comique Maher King Pacific Mail Gen. Butler Fisher Home National Bank of Milford Mass John G. Barnard Corps of Engineers Col Barna Light House Board Jewell Post Office Department Erpor New Mexico George Emory Utah Nashville Tenn Jesse Woodson Mra Ww. R. Janett Salem Murfreesboro

System of counting National Bank notes and safeguards

Treasury notice outlines Redemption Agency procedures to prevent errors amid currency redemptions. It describes strict counting, single-counter access to packages, locked desks, per-counter endorsements, and immediate reporting of shorts or overs. Officials assert honesty under close supervision, noting few disputes and emphasizing audits kept open to bank officers. The agency to suspend redemptions June 25 to July 1 while continuing receipt of certain remittances.

Washington United States Sama Sond Department Treas Treasury Mechanicsburg National Bank of Redemption Agency National Bank Srixnen

Oil tanks blaze hits Pittsburg refinery complex

A major fire at the Brilliant Oil Works in Pittsburg, June 12, destroyed a 20,000 Somseie tank and damaged adjacent tanks and facilities. The blaze spread, touching a warehouse and tar tanks. losses are estimated around 185,000 to 150,000 with 95,000 insured across multiple companies. By June 13 the refinery machinery remained largely intact while total regional losses mounted into the hundreds of thousands.

Pittsburg Brilliant Oil Works Buffalo New York N. Y East Buffalo W. Drake Alexander & Crocker. & Concern Alexander& Crocker Drake Alexander & Crocker S. W. Drake & Co Portland New Brunswick St. Joan N. B Ave Works Willis & Law

Cattle Thieves Rampage Across Texas Frontier

Brownsville dispatch reports a large raid by twelve Mexican bandits across the Rio Grande with extensive cattle thefts and cattle hides ready for shipment. Gen Cortina linked forces, while Gen Steele orders Rangers not to cross. In a later pursuit from Brownsville, Capt McNeely and scouts kill the raiders and recover 250 head of cattle after a 25 mile march.

Texas Galveston Brownsville Steele Duyer Rio Grande City McNeely Sergeant Hall Bagdad Cortina Cuba Rio Grande Neuces Cap. McNeely

Communists Hear Call for Armed Labor Stand in Chicago

In Bohemian Turner Hall a Chicago gathering of Communists urged laborers to arm themselves and resist employers. Speakers pushed forcible action and scuttling unloaded vessels to deter owners, while a resolution expressed solidarity with Pennsylvania striking miners and backed building a proper platform and organization.

Chicago Bohemian Turner Hall Pennsylvania

Trotting mave Volunteer March valued at 12000

Reports note the trotting mare Volunteer March valued at $12,000. Six horses died in the incident.

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