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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1874

Page

2

Granite statue unveiled for 1797 Indian killing in Fisherville

Special Despatch to the Boston Post reports on the unveiling of a granite statue at a site where ten Indians killed a woman and her nurse in 1797. The ceremony on the Contoocook and Merrimack rivers featured prayers, music, an historic address by Robert B. Caverly, readings by Rev. Elias Nason, speeches by Gen. S. Griffin and Gov. Weston, and a complimentary collation.

Boston Post Fisherville N. H Hannah Duston Haverhill Mass Contoocook Merrimack Rivers Samuel B. Page, Esq Concord N. Bouton H. F. Brock John Jackman Robert B. Caverly Lowell Elias Nason Billerica Caverly Nason G. Griffin Keene John H. George David O. Allen Gov Weston New Hampshire

Bronze Statue of Gen Israel Putnam Unveiled in Hartford

In Hartford Connecticut a bronze statue of Gen Israel Putnam was unveiled in the Park with ceremonies and a military display. The bequest came from the late Hon Joseph P Allyn of Hartford via his estate in Paris in 1869 and added to by his father Hon Timothy P Allyn. J Q A Ward of New York was commissioned the sculpture. The program included an invocation, presentation, reception by the mayor, an oration, music and a salute. Delays were caused by rain. Military units included the Connecticut National Guard First Regiment Putnam Phalanx Governor's Horse and Foot Guard Sarsfield Guard Masons and fire department. A banquet followed hosted by the Putnam Phalanx and Hartford City Guard. Speeches were made by Mayor Sprague ex Mayor Robinson and others. Rev Bushnell could not perform due to the storm. Rev Mr Webster officiated instead.

Hartford Conn Israel Putnam Joseph P. Allyn United States Arizona Paris Timothy P. Allyn Putnam J. Q. A. Ward New York Connecticut Bushnell Charles Dudley Warner Sprague Henry C. Robinson Connecticut National Guard Putnam Phalanx Governor’s Horse and Foot Guard Sarsfield Guard New Haven Masonic Fire Department Hartford City Guard Robinson Mr Webster

Barre Centenary Celebration Marks Barre’s 100th Year

Barre Mass celebrated its centennial with a grand day of ceremonies and social gatherings. Notable arrivals included Hon Ginery Twichell and a portrait of Col Isaac Barre unveiled to the town. A long procession led to Yale tent where Rev James Thompson delivered a historic address, with songs by Miss Brimblecom and poems by Charles Brimblecom and Miss Carrie Bacon. The day closed with speeches, a social, and congratulations from Ludlow.

Barre Mass Worcester County Ginery Twichell Worcester James W. Jenkins Charles E. Stevens Col Isaac Barre Edwin Woods Gilbert Stuart Lord Amherst Charles G. Allen Yale J. W. Mowry H. R. Smith Edwin Smith George Brown James Thompson Jamaica Plain Mary Brimblecom Charles Brimblecom Carrie Bacon Our Country A. B. Underwood Boston George F. Babbitt Boston Post Alexander Young Ludlow

Dogs at New York pound under attack by Bergh and Hackett

In General Sessions Recorder Hackett urged a Grand Jury inquiry into asphyxiation of dogs at the city pound, calling the practice cruel and urging indictments if warranted. Mr Bergh warned poundmaster Marriott that dogs have a right to die without needless suffering and vowed arrest for repeat offenses. One hundred dogs were suffocated that day amid public outcry.

Bergh Hackett China Japan Anderson Louisa Germs Mullen New York Morris Marriott Marriot

Spanish government negotiates loan with Credit Mobilier

Government sources in London report Spain negotiating with Credit Mobilier for a large loan of 50 million reals. The talks in London are described as preliminary and involve potential financial arrangements and terms under discussion.

London Credit Mobilier

Burlington GOP Convention Nominates Peck for Governor

The Republican State Convention met in Burlington with 576 delegates. After a heated race, Judge Asabel Peck won the gubernatorial nomination with 309 votes to Taft 125 Sprague 56 Miner 66 and 6 scatterings. Lyman G. Hinckley named for Lieutenant Governor and John A. Page for Treasurer.

Vermont Asabel Peck Lyman G. Hinckley Indiana ELC Burlington H. H. Powers George R. Chapman C. M. Stone U. S Edmunds R. S. Taft A. L. Miner N. T. Sprague Judge Peck Peck Taft Sprague Miner Scattering John A. Page

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