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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1875

Page

2

Howard University financial scandal and church loans disclosed

Special despatch reports Professor Langston alleging that Howard University borrowed about 96000 to 1874 from Freedmen's Savings Bank and other lenders, with yearly capital withdrawals of 35000. Trustees largely belong to Howard Church with 12000 owed to the university, eight percent interest earned by the church, and university borrowing at ten percent. The church has funded 5000 to the church pastor, with bonds of uncertain value. Also notes registered letter rate rise to ten cents and moving State Department to near White House, expected completion by mid month.

Howard University Langston Freedmen’s Savings Bank Congregational Church Howard Church Gen. O. O. Howard Rankin Creswell State Department Fourteenth Street White House Fred Douglass Evening Post Washington New York Evesine Post Bower Saeed Pew Law Department Howard Law Freedmen’s Bureau Pegro Gerrit Smith Agro Ae Freedmen’s Bank German-American Savings Bank Institute For the Education of Colored Youth Board of Trustees John M. Langston

International citizenship dispute reaches Attorney General

A German born in the United States and later naturalized claims continued American citizenship after his German-born son, drafted into the German army, sues for protection. The case, new to the government, hinges on complex allegiance and renunciation questions. Secretary Delano and Smith report Indian bureau matters and tradeoffs with Red Cloud and Spotted Tail. Gold sales total 5 million dollars for July. A shooting incident leaves Lemuel Weldon seriously wounded after a fight with Charlies Goodman. Registered letters will cost ten cents after July 1.

New York Times State Department Steineberg St. Louis Germany United States Indian Bureau E. P. Smith Red Cloud Spotted ‘Tail Nebraska Secretary of the Treasury New York Charlies Goodman Lemuel Weldon

Decision Reversed in Custom House Case Against Linen Importers

The United States Circuit Court overturns Judge Blatchford on whether books and papers seized via a judicial process can be used as evidence. Judge Hunt rules the February 25 1868 act does not apply to importers books and papers but to pleadings and oral evidence from proceedings. Burglary.

Custom House United States George Hughes & Co Blatchford Spd Frm United States Circuit Court Ju Hant Brutchford Hunt

Shipwreck of the Saranac Near Victoria Alaska Relief Efforts

The Saranac struck rocks off Victoria on June 25 1875 and sank stern first within an hour. Officers and crew were saved and transported by Myrmidon and Otter to Esquimalt with aid from Admiral Cochrane Capt Hare and the Otter’s crew. The rescue included fresh water, deer and fish from locals, and praise for British and American relief efforts. Benicia will convey return to San Francisco.

E. Bessels Saranac Arctic Alaska Victoria B. C Hudson Bay Company Otter Vancouver’s Island Valdez Island Narrows Mount Solo Plumper Bay Oriental Ship Company California Sitka Eckstein San Francisco United States Benicia New York Valdey Island Esquimalt

Floods Ravage Toulouse and Garonne Regions in June

Paris reports detail the Garonne river floods with 200 lives lost at Toulouse and 60 at Verdun, plus hundreds of casualties in country areas. Damages include 170 destroyed bonuses at Moiseac and 50 at Lamajestere. Ayen river rise to 39 feet. Aid appeals issued as relief funds debated in National Assembly.

Paris Garonne Toulouse Verdun Moiseac Lamajestere Bagneres de Baigorre Ayen National Assembly MacMahon London Times The Daily News St. Cyprian Standard Bohemia Moravia Corinthia Tyrol Banat

Fatal Collision Between Steamer Train and Wagon in Fall River

In Fall River Mass on Sunday evening a steamship line train collided with an express wagon at the Brownell Street crossing near Bowenville. Seven people aboard the wagon were killed or fatally injured including Robert Hynes and his brother Thomas their wife and child W J Graham John Gardner and Henry Frawley. The driver escaped with minor injuries. Coroner and jury were summoned and will reconvene at 10 the following morning.

Fall River Mass Old Colony Boston Brownel Street Bowenville Station Nouth Robert Hynes Thomas W. J. Graham John Gardner Henry Frawley Gardner Frawley Bowenville Ninth A. M. W. White William Beattie Charles Coburn Benjamin F. Covel Lewis H. Adams

Langston attacks denominational control at Howard University

John M Langston denounces management at Howard University as sectarian and denominational. He warns trustees have crippled the school’s independence, notes unpaid salaries in medical and law departments, heavy church debts, and a shift to moral oversight that harms colored youths education. He cites Gen Howard’s influence and calls for an end to sectarian influence.

Irish and American rifle teams eyeing international match

Dublin coverage notes the Irish rifle team scoring lower than the Americans in practice at Dallymount with expectations the Americans will win the international match. A grand Trinity College banquet honors the U S Rifle Team with speeches praising progress and friendship between nations. The Pandora sails from Portsmouth to the Arctic with Esquimaux Joe aboard and will only land at Disco, Greenland.

Dublin Dallymount London Phoenix Park Gayety Theatre Gayety Theatre In State, Col. Gildersleeve Lloyds of London Ameriane Trinity College Humphrey Lloyd York Ireland Wilson King Samuel Houghton Joseph Mulien Supreme Court of New York University of Dublin Mullen Lloyd United States Whiteside Houghton J. F. Waller Nea Pandora Portsmouth Arctic Esquimaux Joe Hailim Disco Greenland

Senatorial Resolutions Debate and Campaign Card from Manchester

In the June 26 issue the Manchester Daily Union reports Hob. Albert R. Hatch defending Governor Weston against partisan resolutions. Hatch argues the resolutions are unconstitutional, unparliamentary, and treasonous, while defending the Governor and Council against charges. He cites legal opinions and warns Republicans against endorsing the measure. Also printed is a democracy card praising Weston and stating the resolutions will be expunged, with a firm pledge of party unity.

William Butterfield Albert R. Hatch Portsmouth The Agence Natt Head Arthur Deering Newport Hatch Ward Fout Nashua Hoar Massachusetts Hird Gov. Weston Senate New Hampshire Republican Party Concord Monitor Eprtoxs Moyxitor Weston Ayert Gov. Weaton

Change of Ministry in Brazil in Rio Branco Resigns

Rio de Janeiro June 26 The Viscount of Rio Branco resigns from the Ministry and a new cabinet is formed with the Duke of Caxias as president and head of the government.

Brazil Rio Janeiro Viscount of Rio Branco Duke of Caxias

Financial and Commercial News Roundup from London and Havana

Market notes from London and Liverpool report bullion at Bank of England 52000 pounds, cotton sales with 4100 bales American, sugar in Havana subdued by adverse abroad news and gold rise, prices in Dutch standards molasses and lumber listed, with exchange and premium details for London Paris and the United States.

Financial and Commercial London Erie Bank of England Liverpool Uotton Orleans Cneese Havana Matanzas United States Paris

Horrors of Civil War in Cuba and Declares War on Speculators

June 27 Havana reports Captain-General Valmaseda decrees against gold speculation and vows rigor. Insurgent band burned four plantations, robbed, troops dispersed them, seventy five killed, Rios captured and shot at Esperanza. Spanish losses twelve. June 17 St Thomas says trade low due to Porto Rico drought and bleak crops. Port-au-Prince coffee at 18tc. guano deposits found. earthquake in Colombia referenced.

Cuba Valmaseda ST. Thomas Havans Mulattorios Rios Esperanza Porto Rico Puerto Plata St. Domingo Hayti Port-au-Prince Curacoa Europe Colombia

Private advices on South American disaster exagg erated

From the New York Times June 26 report on the May 18 earthquake that devastated Cucuta and surrounding towns in Colombia. The shock reached Carthagena and Bogota, with distressing scenes of unburied dead, sickness from putrefaction, and mass displacement. Notable victims include wealthy merchant Idefonso Urquimaona and Francisco Casanova.

South America New York Times San Jose de Cucuta Republic of Colombia Carthagena Bogots Honada Cucuta Trujillo Memda Mendezs Intervale San Antonio el Rosario Salazar San Crietobal San Cayetano Santiago Gramalote Arbolecas Cucatilla Maracaibo Idefonso Urquimaona New York Joaquin Estrada Andres Berte Mesers Jaime Ceferino Foss Francisco Fossi Cucata Sabatera Messrs Theiss, van Diesel & Co van Diesel Riedel

Financial troubles and Ottawa financial maneuvers

Ottawa reports Mr Cartwright plans mild summer borrowing to cover debenture interest provincial subsidies and railway and canal expenditures. Despatch from London notes Canadian Copyright bill progress and a Lords second reading bill empowering royal assent. Quebec plans demolition of Jesuits barracks and building new public facilities plus inviting tenders for a market hall.

Ottawa Cartwright Pondan England Toronto Ont London Lord Carnarvon House of Lords Great Britain McKenzie Canada Dundee Wimbledon Quebec

Bond Interest Paid and Notable Local Incidents

Interest on Louisiana new consolidated bonds due July 1 is paid. Sheriff Crosby of Vicksburg recovered from June injuries, and Gilmor discharged. Henry M. Slade died in Washington from brain congestion. Two Lowell officers suspended for six days over alleged on duty lager beer. Cornelius Ryan, 75, found dead in Woonrocket RI, likely heat exposure. Rosa Maguire and Golden arrested in Portland for stealing curls. Pa. Mail owed damages by Evans for accusing him of luxury from stolen Jans. Portland Commandery Knights Templars honored with decor and salute. Mob lynched William Keeler at Greenfield IN after assault report. Portland and Adirondack rail progress near Fabyan House. New York assessors report real estate value rise to 2,366,780,102 in 1874. Memorial service for Amy Caverly and Mrs Caverly. Infant body found in Merrimack River near Hants?. cord around neck. Fouderie, Edward, Roe held on bail in Chicago for defrauding O P Gregory. J N Collinsworth and Richmond pair implicated in loss of goods.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Court House Beecher Porter Evarts Neilson Tilton Beach Fullerton Coor Beecher Tilton Carpenter Morris and Pryor Court House Bwlding Netisov Vureper Morris Plaintif Cevart Dr Wycheff South Presbyterian Church Peekskill Farm Beecher-Tilton Mel Tilton Louisiana New Consolidated Crosby Vicksburg Gilmor Henry M. Slade Slade Vermont Washington Lowell Cornelius Ryan Woonrocket R. I Rosa Maguire Golden Portland Davis Wm. S. Evans Evans Knights Templars William Keeler Greenfield Ind Rush County Ocdensburg Frankenstein Cliff Algo Fabyan New York High Amy Caverly Schiller Merrimeck Hant Alfred Fouderie A. Charles Edward See Roe Chicago O. P. Gregory J. N. Collinsworth A. Ann Richmond, Va

United States Railways Earn More Net Profit in 1874 75

Advanced sheets from Poor's Railroad Manual show total US rail earnings last year fell $5,953,000 from 1873 while net earnings rose $5,760,000, signaling savings of $11,714,000 and dividends near 3 percent amid steady railway recovery.

United States Union Pacific New York Chicago Onl Portland Eastern Ortland Saco Portsmouth Ma Central Union Pacific Railroad Jaune

Tornado Rips Through Detroit North West District

A destructive tornado crossed Detroit from Twenty first Street to Grand River and Twelfth, about 500 feet wide. It demolished thirty houses and outbuildings. Four people were killed and many more injured. Property losses reach $25,000.

Detroit Mich Twenty-first Street Grand River Twelfth Streets

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