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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1875

Page

2

Disastrous fires sweep Grand Rapids Pittsburg and Uxbridge

A massive blaze in Grand Rapids Michigan destroyed about sixty buildings in the business district west of the bridge amid a heavy gale. Loss estimated around 150000 with major damage to Hovey Tunner Martin and Hubbard blocks and insured by fifty to sixty thousand dollars. Separate fires in Pittsburg Pennsylvania at 186 and 158 Wood Street damaged multiple shops and stores with total loss expected near 100000. In Uxbridge Massachusetts a Woollen Company foot-assembly house burned last night.

Grand Rapids Mich Pittsburg Uxbridge MABS UTC Dernoir Bre Hovey Tunner Martin Hubbard Ia Milicu James Lewis Martin Scribner Brothers D. & G. Arnott Thorn & Scott A. J. Ross Parmenter & Thurman Pirrenore James Brown & Son Wood Street Tao Wheeler & Wilson Ayee Heimer McCollum Avalers Massachusetts Worcester Ux Woollen Company

Races at Jerome Park crown Mattie A in turf day

In New York Jerome Park a purse of 500 for two year olds not yet winners was claimed by Mattie A by four lengths with Milner second and Laymimester third. Consolation purse went to Countess amid an eight horse field. Daylight won the handicap race amid disqualifications and spills as other events ran. Great Falls Riding Park postpones final day to Monday due to rain.

Charlies Reade New York Tribune Association Disraeli Reade London Rene Congress United States Fleet Street Wall Street Supreme Court Tribune Ciruit Post Office Department Hartford Conn Hartford Company Nesbitt New York Hartford Envelope Company Treasury Department Department Gen. Cary Democratic Party Thorman Old Temple City Laugter Apprause Sexton Republian State of Ohio Gov Allen George H. Pendleton Dave Pete Tata South Pendleton Promtee Secretary of the Treasury Department of Justice Lund Sherman Ward Times Republican Party Washington Grant Bunker Hill Allen G. Thurman U. S Senator Thurman Young Men’s Democratic Club of Columbus Clombus Young Men’s Democratic Jose Ol Kpel Thurmen Democratic Party of Whio Fathers of the Republic Edersl National Banke Epa Mattie A Milner Laymimester Caroline Countess Bob Wooley Dublin W Willie Burke Foursh Fadia Peat Stanford Daylight Moonstone Resolute Deadhead Great Falls

Railroad earnings split for Boston and Maine and Eastern roads

Portland June 20. It is understood the contract to pool earnings of the Boston and Maine and Eastern roads signed Saturday, effective July 1. Net earnings to be divided 60-40 after expenses, with further sharing from Maine Central traffic set at 25 to Eastern and 15 to Boston and Maine. Ends through-traffic dispute. Baltimore June 20. After Philadelphia talks, Western-bound freight rates rise tomorrow in Philadelphia and Baltimore with a later additional rise. passenger rates unchanged for a day or two.

New York Merrigan Margaret Hamill Brooklyn Merrigen Miss Hammill Sewmill Margaret Hammill Mrs Merrigan Merrizon Hayshe Hammi William Stertee Murillo H. Gite G. C. de la Verque Frederick I. Farrier Asa W. Irye Randolph Surber Eevent City Charles Oneill Nay Sie John P. Onlyer Bunker Hill Gachenek Boston Bristol Wilon Penney Portland Maine Maine Central Road Bostom Baltimore Philadelphia Themore & Ohio Pennsylvania Ticket Frei Aeents Bangoration Causewae Pullman Eden Shem Ochington Street Wednesdarssod Galtiax Snc M.D Sturges Montreal Quebec Grand Trunk Railway Skhowbexan Pie Po M.C Piviston Biddeford Ossipes Neal E Gampton Ta. M Tol Barn Roturn Rock Port Manchester Gloucester Bet Severiy Bstubn Peabody Dan Danver Danvers SAS Danversport Saiem Reurn O Tis Son Ris Pere Marbichead Swampscott Branch Marbichead Fanta Ba Pat Layman Ben. Tinto M. Rature Toe M. Saugus Soa Portsmouth Lymn Tis Svlem Tris Um Sis Portamor Rae Sacuelder EO. F. Field

Striking Miners Reported Across Coal Regions

In Pottsville and surrounding areas many collieries resumed or began to resume operations while others delay return amid reduced wages. Miners in St. Clair and Minersville remain cautious though expected to work next week. Military guards remain at Mahanoy City and Shenandoah for public safety. No major disasters this week. In Wilkes Barre district miners refuse to work at the reduced scale in Nanticoke Warrior Run and Grand Tunnel amid ongoing unrest.

Wilkesbarre Deepard Wyoming Nanticoke Warrior Row Grand Tunnel

Rain floods Lancaster and surrounding rivers

Lancaster reports a continuous rain storm since Friday morning driving the Israel’s river higher than any year this season and the Connecticut rising quickly. The Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad trestle across the Ammon Sosuc near the Favvan House was carried away by the freshet. On June 20 the heavy rains further raised the Saco river by twenty eight inches.

Lancaster Israel’s Connecticut Portland and Ogdensburg Ammon Sosuc Fabvan House Treshet Broprorp Saco River

Fifth Maryland Regiment Returns to Baltimore in Ovation

The Fifth Maryland Regiment arrived in Baltimore at six, marching from the depot to the armory amid crowds of petitioners, admirers, and many women. A delegation from the G A R and local citizens welcomed the unit with flags on city streets, and Col. Jenkins spoke briefly before the command was dismissed.

Margaret Hammill Merrigan Seventh Regiment Jersey City Baltimore

Democratic Central Committee invites 1876 National Convention

The committee adopted a resolution inviting the National Democratic Convention of 1876 to assemble in St. Louis. They pledge to prepare reception and accommodation for all attendees, proposing the Chamber of Commerce hall as the venue, a 235 by 100 by 70 foot space with galleries and seating for 17,000.

St. Louis Democratic Central Committee Chamber of Commerce

Shipwreck in Gulf of St. Lawrence Claims Six Sailors

A port despatch reports six men from Musquad New Brunswick named J McClellan William McClellan Hugh Kelloge and two Liner brothers plus an unknown sixth drowned when their salmon boat capsized during a June gale off Point Lepreaux. The craft was towed in bottom up. no bodies recovered. Several other boats are missing and feared lost.

Portland Argus Eas Musquad N. B William McClellan Hugh Kelloge Point Lepreaux Lepreaux

Doctors in Richmond death case sparks academy inquiry

A Richmond death case stirs tension among physicians. Dr Hunter is accused by Dr Maguire and others of opium poisoning in a lady patient. A duel between Maguire and Welford is anticipated, each held on 2500 bonds to maintain peace as the matter goes before the Academy of Medicine.

New York Richmond

Court Rejects Claim of Marriage in Schoeppe Probate Case

In Baltimore on June 19 the Orphans Court denied Paul Schoeppe a share of the Steinecke estate after finding no proven marriage between testatrix Maria Steinecke and Schoeppe and ruling the documents offered as proof were forged.

Baltimore Orphans’ Court Paul Schoeppe Maria M. Steinecke Testatrix Said Schoeppe Ingles

Dublin fire scene and royal sermon in Ireland

June reports describe the Lord Mayor hosting American rifle team at St. Patrick's Cathedral with a monarchist sermon by Canon Keeper. Evening hospitality followed at the mayor’s mansion. public reaction critical of the sermon’s taste.

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

Swindling Spiritualist Paysis Witness At Madrid

June 19 report notes Mr Firmen of the American Embassy at Madrid as a defence witness. The American Centennial at Versailles is discussed by the National Assembly on Monday concerning an approbation for Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition.

Paysis Firmen Madrid Versailles National Assembly Philadelphia

American Consul Insulted in Shanghai Incident

A Chinese mob insulted the U S Consul and his wife in Shanghai on June 19. Two aggressors were arrested and confined in the British Consulate as soldiers tried to storm the building to free them. Europeans defended the Consulate. Chinese authorities restored order. The U S and British consuls have left for Chin Kin, with Palos and Thalia en route.

Shanghai Chia United States Chin Kisne Palos Thalia

Alaska Honored by Hamburg and Altona Officials

Hamburg and Altona authorities saluted the United States steamer Alaska on Friday with a musical entertainment. Visitors on board proposed a toast to Admiral Worden and Captain Franklin. The Alaska left Hamburg for Glue to join the Franklin after the reception.

Berlin Hamburg Altona United States Alaska Worden Franklin Hemburg Glue’ Dt

Gen Martinez links with Jovellar across Ebro after heavy fire

Maparip June 19 report states Gen Campos crossed the Ebro under heavy fire and kept his forces moving. The maneuver established communications with Gen Jovellar, commander of the Army of the Centre.

Maparip Martinez. Campos Ebro Jovellar Centre

Condition of the Pope

The Pope suffers from Zambago but remains active, not bedridden, and continues to hold audiences as usual, though anxiety about his condition prevails.

New York Herald

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