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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1878

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2

Washington June 138 Potter Committee Proceedings Quiet

The Potter Investigating Committee session today was uneventful aside from a spat between Ren Butler and Gen. Cox of Ohio. Smith testified that important letters about Anderson’s Treasury appointment were removed from files, and the looming issue of Anderson’s testimony affected schedule as Mrs Jenks awaited call and Senate and House panels adjusted to accommodate.

Potter Betler Cox Matthews Anderson Treasury Department Senate House Jenks Congress New York Chicago Bostons Indianapolis Nine South End Providence Cincinnati Common Council Alfred T. Turner Charles H. Dennie Max Strakosch Clementine Smedley City Point South Berlin Washington Ren. Butler Gen Ohio Gen. Smith The Treasury Butler Essex Statesman Smith Shellabarger Sherman Ben McMahon

Revelations in Potter Committee Session

Washington June 13 Potter Committee explored correspondence on James K. Anderson’s 1877 appointment. Gen Smith testified recalling a Treasury letter dated March 10 1877 and a telegram from Matthews regarding Anderson. Matthews noted no one is under obligation to Anderson and that no definitive action was promised.

Washington Potter Gen. Smith Treasury Department Executive Mansion Treasury’ Department James K. Anderson Buuler Anderson Matthews Sherman Gen. Butler Ward Bummer Deak Ballimore Stanley Matthews McMahon Executive Conn Cooretary's Q.—Anderson State Department Treasury Louisiana Aithens

Senate Select Committee Recesses Over Testimony Request

The Senate Select Committee under the Matthews resolution held a short session but recessed as Anderson sought to hear Mrs Jenks testimony examined by the House Committee. Morrison requested delay, Allison noted future call when Potter Committee finishes with Anderson, Matthews present, and press access limited to AP and National Press Association representatives.

Washington Select Committee Senate Matthews Anderson Jenks House Morrison Allison Potter The Associated Press National Press. Association

Senate panel rejects Leonard for Louisiana U S District Attorney

Special Despatch reports the Senate Judiciary Committee voted against Albert Leonard's nomination for U S District Attorney in Louisiana. Bayard moves to reconsider Morris Marks's nomination as Internal Revenue Collector in a Louisiana district. The action ties to alleged forged electoral certificates linked to Hayes electors.

Boston Herald Washington Judiciary Committee Senate Albert Leonard United States Louisiana Bayard Morris Marks United States Collector of Internal Revenue Leonard Kellogg Marks Hayes

Mrs Jenks Stays Hidden Amid Press Pressure in Washington

In Washington on June 13 Mrs Jenks staying with her husband at the Siolly Tree Lunch Restaurant refuses press access. Shellabarger Sherman’s counsel has had repeated talks seeking her testimony but she refuses to disclose papers, prompting reported disgust audible on the stairs after a late conference.

Washington

Mysterious blast at a New York morocco factory alarms city

An explosion at Henry Bitters morocco works on East Thirty third Street sent fire through six stories to the Roux furniture factory, endangering about 100 workers. Losses reach thousands with benzine and oil blamed, Bitters and son injured, and suspicions rise over arson and improper handling of inflammables. Strakosch faces breach of promise charge in a separate report, while Beecher news and political editorials fill remaining column space.

Max Sirakosch New York Henry Bitters East Thirty-third Street Third and Lexington Avenues Alexander Roux Roux Bitters Matthew Byrne Byrne the Evening News Max Strakosch Clementine Smedley Strakosch Neilson California Chicago Europe

Quebec Riot Shocks City as Mayor's Home Is Sacked

A Quebec labor riot ends with 10 rioters shot, 6 leaders arrested, and the mayor's residence looted. Police, cavalry, and infantry deploy around Peters’s office after a labor rally at Jacques Cartier Hall. Beaudoi re, a French leader, killed, sparking widespread alarm. Military presence keeps crowds in check as inquiries progress.

Quebec New York Parliament House Jacques Cartier Hall Tricolor Peters Cavot. Heighan Col Strange Edward Beaudoire France Beaudoire Grand Battery Short Montreal Citadel Esplanade Louis’s Gate

Berlin Congress Opens With Royal Reception and Diplomacy

Envoys from great powers were greeted with ceremony in Berlin as the congress opened with a formal audience for Crown Prince. Bismarck named president amid calls for German unity, while Turkish plenipotentiaries arrived. London reports note peace is deemed essential for Europe. Bismarck hopes for harmony and an early congress solution.

Berlin Congress Old Castle Lora Odo Russell Prince Bismarck Germany Prince Bismarck Count Andrassy Andrassy Pleninotenturies Schouvalen Lord Beaconsfield Gortschakoff London Telegraph Vienna Russia Europe The Times Kissingen

Alarm Over Austrian Mobilization and Balkan Turmoil

Belgrade reports Prince Milan delaying his journey to Nish due to Austrian army mobilization causing political speculation. San Stefano frontier territory to be annexed. Romanian front line rail repairs near Varna expected in three weeks as thousands of Russians move into Roumania. Danube crossings by Pobrudja troops to camp on Romanian side amid sickness south of the river. In Thessaly a Greek insurrection is expected to renew, amid feeling England Russia pact harms Greek interests.

Belgrade Milan Nisch San Stefano Bucharest Rustchuk and Varna Roumanis Russia Carpathian Argish Pobrudja Danube Pera Thessaly England

Berlin Moves to Tighten Passport and Press Laws

The government plans stricter passport regulation and enforce public meeting laws across Germany to suppress Social Democracy. A woman and two men were today sentenced for treasonable utterances against the emperor, with terms of four years, two years, and eighteen months respectively.

Berlin

Resumed Work At Burnley Mills After Picketing

London June 13 The Burnley Mills have resumed operations with 2500 looms and 1000 workers returning within two days. In Blackburn the Mediation Committee spoke with Jackson head of the Masters Association who pledged to reopen mills at once if half the operatives resume work.

London Burnley Blackburn Jackson Masters’ Association

Echo reports plan to extend Lord Dufferin as Governor General

The Echo notes a proposed twelve month extension for Lord Dufferin as Governor General of Canada citing his popularity and administrative skill. Mills at Burnley Todmorden resume with ten percent wage cuts. The Pope's health worsens and Cardinals oppose removal for recovery. In Brussels liberals win elections ministers resign. Orban tasked to form new Cabinet. Vatican recalls Papal Nuncio from Brussels due to Belgian results.

London The Echo Lord Dufferin Canada Burnley Todmorden England Vatican Brussels M. Hubert Frere Orban Rome

Mining Stocks Report From San Francisco Markets

The column lists daily prices for mining shares including Belcher Imperial, Best Belcher, Caledonia, California, Consol’a Virginia, Exchequer, Gould & Curry, Grand Prize, Hale & Norcross, and others. It notes figures for Jiflia Consolidated, Leopard, Northern Belle, Savage, Sierra Nevada, Silver Hill, Union Consolidated, Yellow Jacket, and related names with percent gains or losses and around 1,000 shares traded.

AIPA Ccenece Belcher Best Belcher Cevscseseaces California Guohal Cewsawinen Consol Virginia Crown Point Eureka Consoli Exchequer Gould & Curry Hale & Norcros Jiflia Consolidated Ormuiors Aledey Leopard MORON Northern Belle GODIN Savage Belcner Sierra Nevada Silver Hill Union Consolidated Yellow Jacket

Harriman Continues Marathon Walk Through 245 Miles

Harriman resumes his walk after a 3 hour 12 minute rest and, by 7:45 P M, has covered 245 miles and 16 laps. The total time reached is 75 hours 45 minutes, with a 1 hour 10 minute 15 second lead over schedule. He remains in first class condition.

Haverhill Mass Harriman

Bowdoin College commencements and regional events noted

News mentions Bowdoin College commencement held July 7 to 12 and Ocean House guest registrations in Cape Elizabeth. It covers Maine Baptist anniversaries in Biddeford, a rail bridge incident at Buckfield, Judge Richard Rice's fainting episode, Portland executive meeting notes, a thunderbolt in Portland, a Ring theft in Rockland, Maine Medical Association actions on malpractice laws, engine contest results at Brunswick and Topsham, Eastern Normal School graduation in Castine, a Madison house fire with substantial losses and missing bonds, plus various local notices and figures.

Bowdoin College Ocean House Cape Elizabeth Maine Baptist Biddeford T. Corser Buckfield Richard Rice Augusta Condi Ron Am Cllen Met Portland Rockland George Loulias Woodman W. A. Farnsworth Maine Medical Association Brunswick Topsham Kennebec Niagara Protector Eae Ree Androscoggin Castine G.v. Connor Cortell Stanley Pullen Acadian John Heald Madison

Dartmouth Commencement Opens and Waukewan Boat Attack

Dartmouth College commencement begins June 23 and ends June 27. In Meredith on Waukewan pond three men in a boat were fired upon from shore, one man slightly wounded. shooter unidentified. Mrs Susan E Robie died after a stomach tumor. Anna Lear died of hydrophobia after dog bite months earlier.

Dartmouth College Waukewan Pond Meredith Susan E Edward Robie Greenlana Anna Lear Lewis Lear Portsmouth

Newport man drowns while bathing on Monday

Arthur Moulton of Newport was drowned while bathing on Monday. A union Convention of the Orleans county Sun day schools will be held at Lowell, June 26 and 27. General Pitkin has organized a new State militia company to replace disbanded Company 4 at Middlebury. Officers named. Barre Academy commencement closed Friday with the graduating class reception. Third Congressional District Repeetoen Convention meets July 24 at Hyde Park with candidates including Lowles, Barlow, and Grout. Levi Richardson sentenced to two years for larceny in Chelsea court. Mrs Lucas Rodd of Whitehall, a paralytic, burned to death Wednesday. James McGrath arraigned in Manchester for masked burglary cases.

Arthur Moulton Newport Orleans County Lowell P. P. Pitkin Adjt James S. Peck Middlebury R. J. Caffrey B. Wilson Charles Wells Barre Academy Spaulding Peetoen Hyde Park Edward A. Lowles St. Albans Franklin County Whitehall Bennington County Court James McGrath Troy Manchester Bennington

Getchell Arrested for Barn Fire in East Salisbury

An arrest report states E. P. Getchell was taken into custody for firing the barn of Nicholas T. Pike in East Salisbury on May 29. The article also lists local tax figures, church news, storm damage, legal proceedings, and community notices from the region.

Death of Patrick Curran's 4 year old in Newpart

A 4 year old boy, Patrick Curran's son, drowned at Newpart on Thursday evening. In Baltimore, Ross R Winans's father's will is reported to be probated soon. A reporter found gossip about public requests and lack of information. Several horses and carriages from the late Thomas Winans of Baltimore were sold at New Port at low prices, with no advertisement.

Patrick Curran Newpart Ross R. Winans Baltimore Thomas Winans Newport Winans

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