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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1875

Page

2

Prosecutions for Illicit Distilling and Smuggling

A Boston Post special despatch reports Army orders and actions on illicit distilling and smuggling cases at the Canadian border. Officials pursue charges, disrupt organized operations, and curb cross border traffic with intensified patrols and legal actions.

Pittsfield Blackmail Drama Ends With Pair in Custody

In Pittsfield Massachusetts George Collins a 20 year old Baptist youth pursued Miss Myrtie Pierce 17 causing a blackmail plot. Collins fled with the girl but was later found in a woods hideaway and jailed on charges of extortion and enticing. Henry Woolson faced bonds for complicity.

Pittsfield Mass George Collins The Baptist Church Myrtie Pierce Martin Pierce Elizabeth Street Beecher Pierce Young Collins Pierce Collins Miss Pierce Missa Pierce Henry ¥. Woolson

Beecher trial poison evidence confirmed in druggist ledger

New York reports that evidence from the Beecher case strengthens the plaintiff Frank Moulton and Mrs Moulton claims. Druggist Leys cites a May 13 1871 entry of one ounce prussic acid for Beecher and notes Beecher asked about poisons. Eye witnesses corroborate the alleged crime and Silk Smuggling indictments. Sentences issued include Patrick Wallace to life and Frank Williams to fifteen years.

Beecher Prince of Wales Beach Fairfield Plymouth Church Tilton Trinity Moulton New York Herald Merald Frank Moulton G. C. Leys Mr Beecher Brooklyn J. Beers Leys Theodore Tilton Joseph Richards New York Herald Whitestone L. I United States Circuit Court Benedict Messra Claflin & Co Field, Morris, Fenner & Co Robert Des Anges Charles L. Lawrence Lawrence

Senator Edmunds Denies Rumor on Central Vermont Clash

In White River Junction Vermont on June 14 Senator Edmunds dismissed rumors that he criticized President Smith of the Central Vermont Railroad amid the Page party dispute. He called the reports malicious falsehoods and said he declined to take a retainer to counsel the Page faction. Baltimore July 14 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad directors approve the city sale of its Pittsburgh and Connellsville stake for one million dollars. city interest in the road totaled $2,337,000.

Brooklyn New York Kearine Beach Beach Herald Fullerton Porter Bartlett the Sun Sun Association White River Junction Edmunds Vermont Smith Central Vermont Railroad Page Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Pitsburg and Connellsville

American rifle team welcomed in Ireland amid grand ceremonies

A Paris despatch says Russia may exit the triple alliance and Germany may ally with Sweden. In Queenstown and Dublin the American rifle team was greeted with cheers by Dublin’s civic leaders and Cork Yacht Club members. They travel to Dublin with free expenses, receive arms licenses, and will stay as honored guests of the Lord Mayor with planned entertainments and escorts.

Queenstown Dublin Chester Ireland Cork Yacht Club and Rifle Association King’s Bridge Shelbourne London Corporation of Dublin Irish Rifle Association Amon Major Leech Iris Alderman Manning Cork Atlantic Ebtp New York Pieht Col. Giersleeve

Germany welcomes U S naval officers in Berlin banquet by Prince Imperial

The United States squadron receives a cordial reception in Berlin from the Prince Imperial and the head of the German Admiralty. An American residents banquet is planned in their honor. The Prussian Upper House adjourns after approving state grants withdrawal from Catholic clergy and second-reading a constitutional clause abrogation. Carl Schurz heads south, plans October return to America. Count Henri von Arnim remains seriously ill at Lausanne.

Berlin Theo Post Prince Imperial Schurz Carl Schurz Grmany America England Count von Arnim Count Henri von Arnim Lausanne

Grand Military Review in Paris as MacMahon Reins in Troops

President MacMahon reviewed 36 000 troops at Longham before 300 000 spectators at 3 p.m. The display showcased military strength with Diplomatic Corps present and Paris notables observing. The spectacle signals resolve to defend his government by force if needed.

Paris MacMahon Longham

Political crisis looms in Rome over Public Safety bill

A Rome despatch reports a ministerial crisis over the Public Safety bill suppressing brigandage. The Left opposes it and doubts approval. Excitement grows as a change could bring Signor Sella to Premier.

London Rome Bric Andsge Signor Sella

London and Liverpool Financial Flows Across Markets

Financial wires report bullion loss at Bank of England 154000 pounds and mixed commodity prices. Cotton in Liverpool remains steady with mid upland values around 79 16d. American shipments comprise 6700 bales. Bond and stock quotes feature Consols around 93 493 and Erie shares trading with preferred listings.

London Bank of England Erie Paris Liverpool Orleans Havana United States

Forgeries and Escape Reported in Kingston Jamaica

General Despatches to the Boston Post describe a Kingston clerk in a provision store forging drafts. The suspect,Reginald De Leon, escaped off the Elizabeth Magee after bail. Two other ships are linked and a $200 bounty is offered for capture or information. Bermuda reports Colonial Secretary Miles Gerald Keon died June 5 at his residence.

Kingston Jamaica Bermuda Elizabeth Magee Old Harbor St. Georges Miles Gerald Keon

Wreck of the Vicksburg sparks missing boats hunt

Survivors arriving in St John s report six boats lowered from the Vicksburg. Two capsized, one capsized later, one rescued. One missing boat likely with five men. Commodore searches for the lost boats. Captain and officers praised, crew criticized. Steamer Burnham and Commodore involved in recovery efforts.

Vicksburg ST. Johns N. F Burnham New York Montreal Dominion Canada Sackville N. B John Bent Howe Rayworth George M. Trenholm T. C. Barnes Bay Verte Prince Edward Island UEBEC Halifax N.S St. Pierre Virgo

New Hampshire House Meets Adjourns Amid Bills Read

Concord July 14 The New Hampshire House met at 4 pm with no quorum. A Portsmouth remonstrance against repealing smells law was referred. Bills read twice include a monument at Odiorne Point, Nashua Guarantee Savings Bank, Portsmouth Police Court jurisdiction, Concord and Claremont Railroad aid, tax exemption repeal act, state Normal School contracts, fishway construction, foreign insurance protection, and Exeter Savings Bank notices. Senate did not transact business.

Concord N. H Portsmouth New Hampshire Association Odiorne’s Point Guarantee Savings Bank of Nashua Police Court of Concord and Claremont State Normal School New Hampshire Exeter Savings Bank Senate

Night attack and Kingston strike actions report

In Wilkesbarre Kingston a night of powder and fuse tossed at James Curry’s house was stopped by a boarder. Curry defied the miners association in jobs at Paine’s breaker. In Waterman and Beaver mines a crowd halted twenty men from working. In Clearfield thirty two strikers were convicted of conspiracy and riot with Siney and Parks held on five thousand bail each for September trial.

Wilkesbarree James Curry Kingston Curry Paine Theiners’ Association Waterman & Beaver Clearfield John Siney Xingo Parks

Icelandic Volcanic Eruptions Devastate Towns

It is stated that by the eruptions of old volcanoes continuing for several weeks, several villages and towns in Iceland have been destroyed, a number of lives lost, and several thousand people rendered homeless.

New York Iceland

Providence.N June 14 Browns and Browns names

Providence reports indicate multiple baseball results with Brown University defeating Amherst 13 to 3 in Hartford and St Louis Browns beating Philadelphia 15 to 2 in St Louis on June 14. Other entries list Hartford and New Haven events and scores.

Ee Conn N Hartfords Newavens Providence R. I Brown University Amherst St. Louis Philadelphias St. Louis Browns

Roberta Elected President of Maine Centennial Commission

Gen Charlies W Roberta yesterday won the presidency of the Maine Centennial Commission. A man named Holland of Washburn’s last sensation troupe fell from a trapeze in Rockland and was badly hurt. Reception for Postmaster-General Jewell held at the Detroit Club drew a large attendance. Mrs Lincoln’s mental condition shows general feebleness and incapacity with no clear restoration outlook yet.

Charlies W. Roberta Maine Centennial Commission Holland Washburn Rockland Jewell Detroit Mich Lincoln

Series of Fires Ravage Multiple U S Towns on June 14

Across Nashville Ferrisburg Centre Philadelphia Toronto Ludington Lexington Rochester and Reno fires destroyed stores mills bridges and warehouses. Losses range from thousands to millions with extensive insurance coverage and temporary transport disruptions as trains and traffic are rerouted. Several businesses affected include Waterhouse grocery Hagan & Co meat shop Coles livery stable Good enough dry goods Bush dry goods Young’s restaurant and Edwards & Co mills.

Nashville Tenn Field Fillmore Street Bridge Avenue Principe Rosers D, Waterhouse Isurance James W. Lees H.W. Abbott Charles Hagan & Co Smith 'S Choomes J. H. Wooda J. Hi. Haverty A. J. Hughes Coles Arnold Bates & Co W.A L. F. Benson Ferrisburg Centre Vermont Rutland Vergennes Eutland Barnum Perry & Martin Erin Liverpool London Globe Toronto Ont Edwards & Co Ottawa River W.J. Edwards & Co Ludington Michigan Detroit Mich D. W. Goodenough James 8. Bush William Young

Centennial Rival Draws National Guard to Boston

Norfolk Light Artillery Blues depart Norfolk on the William Lawrence escorted by marines and a city guard. They are saluted by the New Hampshire and fort Monroe authorities as they sail to Boston for the centennial. Richmond Knights Templars and Fifth Maryland Regiment likewise depart for Boston to join Bunker Hill commemorations, with hundreds anticipated aboard and in route.

Maryland New York Norfolk Lawrence Hampton Roads United States New Hampshire Barry Fort Monroe Fitz Hugh Lee Walter Taylor Robert KE. Lee W. Glennap The Virginian Richmond Knights Templars York River Baltimore Boston Bunker Hill Wm. B. Turner de Molay Maryland National Guard Co. Jennings Bristol Fall River

Philadelphia Yacht Club holds third annual regatta

The third annual regatta of the Philadelphia Yacht Club featured fifty yachts across flat, second and third classes. Several capsized on the home stretch but crews were rescued. winners were Hoff in first class Brewer in second class and Millie in third class.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Yacht Club Hoff Brewer Millie

Promising Crops Across Arkansas Mississippi Valleys

The Commercial's Memphis special reports corn and cotton crops in Arkansas valleys and along White, Yazoo, St Francis and main southern rivers are exceptionally promising. Field hands are more industrious than at any time since slavery days.

Cincinnati Arkansas White Yazoo St. Francie Gulf

Kellogg seeks extra session to speed Clinton trial

Gov Kellogg has asked the Superior Criminal Court judge to extend the term or call an extra session to bring charges against State Auditor Clinton to trial promptly. He has instructed the Attorney General to prosecute the case without delay.

New Orleans Gov. Kellogg Superior Criminal Court Clinton

Market Report From Utica and Little Falls Nearby

Markets were active in Utica on June 14 with prices advancing and sales reaching 950 boxes at Lig l2éc. In Little Falls on June 1 cheese trades were quiet with an advance of sc and 4500 boxes sold at Llij sc.

Utica Little Falls Cneese

Brig Florence Towed to Cassis After Gale

Despatch notes the brig Florence of Annapolis Nova Scotia, 63 days from Liverpool, towed to Cassis after losing three masts in a May gale. Sailor Leblanc fell from the topsail yard and was badly injured. On May 30 she spoke the whaling ship Catalappa near New Beatora and received aid.

Portianod Argus Florence Annapolis N. S Liverpool Cassis Leblanc New Beatora

Trotting Races At Fleetwood Purse Show Times

New York racing notes detail Fleetwood meets with purses of 300 for three minute class and 1500 for two twenty six class. Entries include Edith Brilliant Delmonie and Coline with times around 2 29 to 2 34, highlighting finish orders and drivers.

New York Jne Lady Adie Charlie Green

Boston committee to open house for exhibition

The Committee appointed by the of Boston to arrange for this exhibition will open the house.

Boston

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