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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1875

Page

2

Hygiene of the Army and Black Hills opposition in brief

A Boston Special describes the Army hygiene report by Assistant Surgeon John S. Billings noting gaps in law and regulation, army post conditions, and higher mortality from disease among fit soldiers. It also notes Chicago Custom House findings, Black Hills gold politics, and court proceedings in Beecher Tilton juror disputes with late evening adjournment.

United States Army Secretary of War John S. Billings Alaska Florida Chicago Lett Buena Vista Black Hills

Tweed Loitering in Luxuries at Ludlow Street Jail

New York reports Tweed remains in Ludlow Street Jail, occupying a well furnished suite with reception room and bedroom. He declines visitors, enjoys fine wines, and expects to be restored to liberty after the ongoing bail reduction fight. He reads papers, consults counsel, and awaits Judge Donohue’s ruling while awaiting possible bail relief.

New York Tweed Ludlow Street Perlor Fifth Avenue McGonigle Blackwell’s Island Queen Victoria Beecher O. W. Bartlett David Dudley Field Donohue Jay Gould Octavia Su Uena Stapleton Edward McLaughiin Dia John Stewart

Preparations for Executions at Thomaston Me Today

Wag ner and Gordon await death at Thomaston prison in Maine on schedule day. Both claim innocence and appear calm, with Gordon’s ill mother unable to interview him. Wagner has no relatives, plans likely burial in the prison yard. Visitors mass at the prison as guards note their cheerful, collected conduct.

Rockland Wagner Gordon Thomaston Annes

New York rowers win Amateur Championship race

In New York on June 24 a double scull race for the Amateur Championship of the United States and a $1000 prize was held on the Harlem River. R B Bainbridge and Edward Smith of New York faced Chicago’s Wm B Curtis and Grand Haven’s Frank Yates. Curtis and Yates won easily after a collision damaged the New Yorkers, time 19.52.

New York United States Arlem R. B. Bainbridge Edward Smith Ana Wm B. Curtis Chicago Frank 8. Yates Grand Haven Mich Curtis Yates

Illness of Lady Franklin and assorted news

Lady Franklin is hopelessly ill and bade farewell to the Pandora's commander who sought relief for Franklin exploration. The Sun report of Gladstone resuming Liberal leadership is denied. Marquis of Lorne and wife Joacee Louise plan a tour of the United States. Canada Copyright Bill passes second reading in the Lords. Irish and American rifle teams practice at Dollymount. Grand Lodge banquet honors visiting marksmen with guests from Nova Scotia Portugal Canada New York Virginia Illinois.

Lady Franklin Lorpot Franklin Sun Gladstone Marquis OF Lorne Marqulis Lorne Joacee Louise United 5Es Canada House of Lords Dupuy Dollymount Grand Lodge of Masons of Nova Scotia Portugal New York Virginia Ilinois Bodine Fulton America

Great floods strike Paris region and Tarn Garonne damage

Paris reports spreading inundation as the Garonne rises four miles wide and floods Verdun Tarbes and Montauban areas. Bridges at Toulouse destroyed, crops ruined, railway service interrupted. Relief funds of 20000 francs approved. Gambetta banquet marks anniversary with call for continued republican progress.

Paris Garonne Adour Toulouse Mrowicut Touloure T.prian Verdun Arnegi Montauban Tarn Tarbes Aube Haute Gambetta

Count Von Arnim Convicted of Abstraction of State Papers

Berlin June 24 The Kammergericht convicted Count Von Arnim of abstracting state papers with intent to deprive the state of documents entrusted to him. He was sentenced to nine months in prison, with one month already served. The court found no ground for embezzlement or offences against public order. The removal of documents from Paris was not punishable. the offense lay in retaining and moving them to Carlsbad. The United States fleet news noted arrivals of Franklin and Alaska frigates. Carlist victory claimed in Castile with nine Alfonsist officers captured. Financial notes from London Paris Frankfort and Liverpool report rate stable Bank of England bullion increase and various bond quotes.

Brooklyn Jones Tilton-Beecher Col. Beecher Miss Beecher Plymouth Church Neilson Beecher Morris Beach Morri Show Beach Astor Moulton Tulton Tracy Tilton Plaintiff Tiltenap Beecherites Shearman Shanks the Tribune Hennessy Times Spanks Walsh Mangas Beecherite Carpenter Mr Beecher Miss Dean Price Bassad Henry Ward Beecher Irving Belfast Republican Journal Democrats of Maine Augusta Portland Noa Roberts Filadasta Gen. Roberts Slaine Bangor Paform Bangor Daily A Berlin Count von Arnim Kammergericht Count von Arnpim Paris Carlsbad United States Franklin Alaska Zel Financial and Commercial London Bank of England Erie Bank of France Frankfort U. S Liverpool Orleans Wolverhampton Antwerp Petroleum Susatonic Mailroad Courant Jane Charles KE. K.averill Mellendy Oman J. Mellendy 4 CO Con Pees Street Cyrus J. Anderson Boston Erastus W. Rop Newart New Jersey Iber Aloe Ae William Somers Wm. Pear Suffolk Massachusetts Togeth Cies Wmitington Erastus W. Rof Boston Post Erectus W. Koff Joan Lowell Ani Court Imsala A. D

Trade and Shipping Woes Spark Peru Crisis Rumors

Dispatches report Peru imposes a thirty cent per quintal outward nitrate duty, aims to fund immigration, and US Guano Consignment Co surrenders import rights. A northern gale wrecks multiple ships off the coast, with about fifty drownings. heroic rescues save sixty. Potential revolution rumors in Magdalena and Cocuta valley earthquake note follow.

Peru United States New York Lima Interior Henry Meigs Valdivia Guatemala Eden Nicaragua Trujillo Lowens and Son Jules Borde Laura McLennan Harris Mills Pacific Steam Navigation Company Limena Cocuta Barrenquilla Magdalena

Commencement News From Dartmouth and Distant Institutions

Dense reports describe Dartmouth and New London commencements with prizes awarded to J. H. Smith and others, processions led by bands, alumni dinners, and a ball at Culver Hall. New London features morning and afternoon exercises, campus decorations, and endowment plans urged by Rev. Dr Cummings. Separate notices cover Trinity College class day prizes, Wesleyan honorary degrees, and Wesleyan class graduates.

Hinoven N.H Juve U Dartmouth A. M Charles O’conor New York City RK. Smith Baltimore Harvey Jewell Boston D. D W. J. Tucker New York H. N. Benton Sandusky Ohio Hough Lebanon I. W. Drew Grace Parkisson Washington Smith Judge Barrett Woodstock Orborough G. A.whitney New Hampshire Senate Culver Hall New London Academy Hall Warren Cummings Cutler James B. Colgate Dr Cummings Fred. William Elliott Meredith Catting American Educational Commission Dodze Weette Laura Frances Messer Elizabeth Haven Stevens Foxboro Clara Emeline Townsend Dublin Edna Frances Conner Henniker Elizabeth Esther Hodge Charlotte, Vt Louise Shreve Price Gloucester Mass Mary Frances Reddington Warner Ladies’ Literary Society Carrie Frost Rowe Tower of Babel Carrie Eliza Proctor Andover C. C. Messer K. I. Stewart Gardner Temple Quartette H. M. Smith D. Pratt Morgan Jamaica Plain William D. Sawtelle Hallettsville Texas Tuttle Edward W. Worthington Batavia N. Y Washington Brien Newbern N. C George W. Lincoln Savannah Latim Henry G. Cameron Brooklyn N.Y Isaac Heister Reading Sidney D. Hooker Watertown Jom Whilliama Pontiac R. L . Warner Society For the Increase of the Ministry Geo. M. Hubbard San Francisco Chas, E. Moore R. I John Husk Fayetteville Geo Chipman Philadelphia Weleyan University Hartford

Ovation as Norfolk Light Artillery Blues Return from Boston

The Norfolk Light Artillery Blues receive an immense homecoming at Fortress Monroe and Norfolk with a thirteen-gun salute from the William Crane, cheers from water battery and crowds, a parade to Academy Square, and speeches by Gen. Fitz Hugh Lee and local officials about reconciliation and renewed ties between North and South. Public figures praise the unit for representing Norfolk and Virginia in Boston.

Norfolk Light Artillery Bunker Hill Fitz Hugh Lee Boston Fortress Monroe Norfolk Light ArTillery Blues United States Cape Henry Wm. Crane Capes Geo Wm. F. Barry William Crane Norfolk Norfolk City Guard Norfolk City Fire Department New Hampshire Marine Corps Navy Yard Main Street Academy Square Foston Artillery Blues Virginia Massachusetts John W. Goode Gen. Lee L. D. Starke Col. Goode Taylor

Democratic State Convention Nominates and Adopts Platform

The Democratic State Convention gathered with over 500 delegates. L. G. Kume of Tama County named temporary chair. H. B. Flakr of Dubuque became permanent president. Resolutions endorsed Jefferson and Madison doctrines, anti centralism, strict constitutional construction, civil rights, settler lands, salary restoration to 25 000, three-term opposition, currency stability, tariff revenue focus, repeal of liquor prohibition, and a practical license law. Nominations included Shepard Leffler for governor and E B Woodward for lieutenant governor, W J Knight for supreme court, and A A Wright for superintendent of public instruction.

Shepard Leffler Des Moines E. B. Woodward Lucas Supreme Court W. J. Knight Dubuqee A. A. Wright Wright

Meetings of Universalists at Belfast Maine

The Universalist State Convention proceedings in Belfast include a large morning prayer and conference, a Women's Centenary Association meeting with reports and donations, a focus on temperance and education, donations from leaders, and a plan for mass conferences. Rockland selected for next annual session and Weatbrook Seminary visit authorized. The Congregational Conference in Augusta assigns statistics committee and notes finances. Thurston elected Secretary of the Maine Missionary Society and Bowdoin College endowment efforts discussed. Conference adjourns to meet in Portland next year.

Belfast Women’s Centenary Association G. W. Case Maine E. H. Cobb Boston G. W. Quimby Augusta Newman Lewison C. A. Soule Perham Quimme J. C. Leopard Parbe E. C. Bean Readfield Philo Hersey H. R. Sargent Portland Weatbrook Seminary Rockland Universalst Church Avagustta Congregational Conference Messrs L. Bowler J. E. Adams J. W. H. Baker J. E. Pood P. B. Thayer J. 8. Wheelwright Stephen Thurston Maine Missionary Society Bowdoin College Rasaing Ecob Augusts Thurston Sewall Winthrop Barbour Bangor J. B. Wheelwright

Police raid on Happy Alley nets multiple drunks

In Globbecster Massachusetts police raided dens at Happy Alley and arrested Mary Foley Sarah McDonald Margaret Tracey and Mark King. Foley received six months in the Workhouse while the others were sentenced to four months in the House of Correction. Bridget King was fined 5320 for supplying liquor and jailed for non payment. Daniel O Connor and Margaret Shields drew four months for vagrancy.

Globbcester Mass Happy Alley Mary A. Foley Sarah McDonald Margaret Tracey Mark King Davis Foley House of Correction Bridget King Daniel O’connor Margaret Shields

Wesleyan Crew Arrives at Saratoga for Lake Practice

Wesleyan rowers reached Saratoga in the afternoon and settled at Lake-Ramsdell’s with three boats a new six oared shell a gig and a pair oars. Only substitute Sewell accompanies the crew five colleges represented on the Lake and Dartmouth expected tomorrow. Crews from Columbia Cornell Hamilton Union and Wesleyan will practice on the Lake.

Saratoga N. Y Wesleyan Ramsdell’s Sewell Dartmouth Columbia Cornell Hamilton Union

Balloon voyage ends safely after dramatic Lake Ontario rescue

Barnum's balloon, which departed Toronto yesterday, was picked up today five miles off Point Peter on Lake Ontario. All crew survive after four harrowing days clinging to the basket as the balloon was dragged at high speed through the water.

Pictou Ont Barnum Toronto Point Peter Lake Ontario Manchester N. H Mary Bromy Georgiaville R. I East Providence R. T Maxferd’s Centennial Fund Lowell Portland Wat H. Kewiston Concord N.B John Fied Wm. Nichola Wm. Crogan Augusta Frank Gasiio Donaldson Tom Toronto Whitby

Break in the Panama Railroad and Central American claims

The Panama Railroad traffic was halted for two days due to a serious break. The Omaha sailed from Calleo on June 6 for Panama and the Ossipee left Aspinwall on June 10 for Greytown. Costa Rica rejects Nicaragua’s arbitration proposal on disputed questions. the President will seek congressional decision. U S demands for Honduras over insults to its Consul and flag at Omoa during the Streber bombardment have been amicably settled.

Pine Tree Club Watch Rhine Hank Old Bay Bunker Hill Bey Democratic Party Panama Honduras New York United States Omaha Callao Ossipee Aspinwall Greytown Costa Rica Nicaragua Congress Omoa Streber

Disastrous gale tears down Bradford Town Hall building

A furious June gale toppled Bradford Town Hall and damaged many structures. A grammar school sheltered in the basement with nine scholars and one teacher. three pupils, Charles Wilson, Herbert Cockerline, and J Kilpatrick, were injured, one pupil Alexander died after bricks and timbers collapsed on him. Others lost roofs or were partially blown down.

Bradford Ont Charles Wilson Herbert Cockerline J. Kilpatrick Alexander

Incendiary Fires Hit Mills in Mystic and Frederick

Incendiary blaze at Mystic destroys Norwood Woollen Company buildings including a dye house storage room and shop with losses near 109000. In Frederick Maryland Reel's Mills flour mills burned with stock loss around 75500 plus partial insurance. Fire damage reports include Liberty Street offices in New York with stock losses estimated at 100000 and other buildings affected.

Mystic Conn Maryland New York City New York Aldine Publishing Company Liberty Street Powers & Weightman Norwich Norwood Woollen Company Norwood Company Hartford Frederick Baltimore Reel’s Mills Frederick Junction Baltimore and Ohio Andrew J. Delasbmuth

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