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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1875

Page

2

Pinchback hopeful on Senate bid amid social clash

Pinchback voices optimism on admission to the Senate despite a smaller Republican vote in the current body. He claims retired Republicans unfriendly to him have been replaced by supporters. Society chatter swirls over his wife preparing for social equality as she awaits recognition tied to his possible Senate seat.

Pinchback Senate United States Wilson mm Wilson Col Tom Ochiltree Texas United States Marshal Boulds Baker Ochiltree Tyner Routt Colorado Weet Sargent Mineo Mining Conkling Committee On Commerce Spencer District of Columbia Spain Cushing Alfonso Cuba Department of State Morton Kellogg Louisiana Messrs Frelinghuysen Morrill Maine Logan Howe Wright Stevenson Bogg Saulsbury Davis Whyte Republican Nators Charme Boutwell

Rise of Fall River Leader Buffinton as First Mayor and Congressman

In 1838 he worked as a black printer at Roberon's Print Works in the city. He later became a merchant and served in town offices. He joined the Board of Selectmen for several years and, after Fall River became a city in 1854, was elected its first mayor. Re-elected in 1856, he also served in the 34th Congress until the city joined the First Congressional District following the death of Hon. Thomas D. Eliot.

Fall River James Buffinton Massachusetts J. H. Holmes Mattapoisett Mass Buffinton Joseph Washington Roberon Board of Selectmen First Congressional District Thomas D. Eliot Concord N. H John Kimball John V. Barron Josiah Minot Charles P. Sanborn Dutton Woods Moses Humphrey J. L. Gordon Joseph H. Abbott T. W. Pillsbury Charles P. Moore Samuel F. Merrill John Y.mugridge Ward Four John H. George Charles Minot E. G. Carter Nashua Marcus Franklin Hall F. N. McKean Col F. W. Parker Manchester L. Q. C. Lamar Mississippi South Louisiana Congressional Committee Returning Board of Committee On Affairs Arkansas New Hampshire Humpshire Comentcee Toeir George H. Whitney George Swain Thomas Pearson Pennsylvania Tennessee Chattanooga Memphis Nashville East Tennessee Odenheimer New Jersey Europe Port Jervis N. Y Gray Calais DeKoven Illines Michigan Jagger Omaha Ord Black Hills Fort Russell Sioux City Gen. Ord

Fire destroys American Butter Company factory at South Framingham

A blaze at the American Butter Company factory in South Framingham gut the building and threatened nearby structures. Fire crews aided by the Knowles fire ramp battled waterlogged streets for hours. Losses totaled about 18 000 on the factory and 10 000 on the owner’s building, with multiple insured risks and a suspected incendiary cause.

South Framingham Mass American Butter Company Knowles Boston and Albany George Richardson and Firemen’s Boston Bangor Bancor Citizens New Jersey North America St. Paul Royal Canadian E. Golding E. W. Swan Concord N. H Maron Washington Academy Streets Frank Labanta Lubanta Byron Atwood Paxton Massachusetts Worcester Bigelow & Son

Campaign strife and naturalization in Manchester

In Manchester the final days of the campaign see Radical desperation and harsh attacks on the Democracy. Radicals charge naturalization fraud, calling for U S Marshal Patterson and District Attorney Hall, while papers show naturalizations issued in Open Court with Radical leaders present. Democrats pledge vigilance and expect victory in the city and legislature. From the State Capital.

Manchester N. H Radical Party United States Patterson Hall Concord Putnam Democratic State Central Committee Judge Roberts O. C. Moore Nashua Ar Blicar Roberts Burleigh Boston Journal Great Falls Fellows J. F. Briggs R. Hassam Merrimack Valley Severa Dover City Hall Col. A. O. Brewster Boston Portsmouth Frank Jones Daniel Marcy

Tilton Beecher Trial Gossip and Court Restraints

The Tilton Beecher trial recess yields rumors on James Redpath and manuscript claims. Judge Neilson tightens court access while Plymouth Church’s alleged $125,000 donation to Beecher’s defense circulates amid forthcoming testimony and numerous defence witnesses.

New York Tilton-Beecher James Redpath Washington New York Tribune Associated Press Morris Beecher Friend Moulton Jeffreys Neilson Plymouth Church Bowen Pittsfield Eagle Bessie Turner Beecher-Tilton Bartlett McDermott Lee Mass Brooklyn Nhat the Tribune Joseph H. Richards Tilton Victoria Woodhull Messrs Carpenter Carpenter W. F. Scott Wall Street Mr Bowen

Severe winter storms sweep multiple states with heavy snow

Snow and sleet hit Port Jervis Cincinnati New York and New Haven as storms move through the region. Snow totals reach eight to nine inches in places while thawing rivers raise concern for floods if warmth returns.

Port Jervis N. Y Cincinnati Jackson Miss West Tennessee Kentucky Lilinois Indiana Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania New York Maryland New Haven Conn

Bismarck’s War on the Papacy in Berlin Report

The Prussian Parliament is said to have secured passage of the new ecclesiastical bill ending state endowments for Catholic clergy. Most parties support it except Ultramontanes and extreme Conservatives. A further measure may require a Catholic civil service test oath, risking dismissal of those refusing loyalty assurances.

Bismark London the Post Berlin

Famine in Asia Minor Kills Twenty Thousand

In Asia Minor a devastating famine claims about twenty thousand lives, overwhelming relief efforts as communities struggle to find food. Officials warn of continuing shortages and call for international aid.

Asia Minnor

Financial and Commercial London and Havana Markets Report

London rates show government securities at two percent with UK money markets steady. Liverpool sees cotton trading dull with middling uplands at 74 3/4 pence and sales of 5800 bales. American cotton mostly not under current low middling. Havana reports sugar pricing firm amid light business, stock and receipts tallied, molasses prices listed, with exports to the United States and freight rates quoted. Currency exchange remains weak on the United States with various premiums noted.

London Stock Exchange Liverpool Orleans Havana Matanzas United States Cuba Falmouth S&a Paris

Premier outlines Pacific Railway plans and notes issue

In Ottawa, the Premier announced rapid construction plans from Lake Superior to the Pacific by 1890 with $2,000,000 yearly for British Columbia. The route surveys are advancing, tenders will follow, and rails worth fifty thousand tons are contracted for. The Dominion notes bill requires specie buffers above and below set thresholds. In Montreal Father Chiniguy, now Protestant, has received threatening letters demanding he stop preaching.

Canadian Pacific Railway Dominion Ottawa Ont Pacific Railway Lake Superior Pacific British Columbia Montreal Cartwright Toronto Ontario Chiniguy

Johnson Declines Party Ties in Future Course

New York Tribune reports Senator Johnson pledges no fixed party allegiance and will back measures he deems best for the country regardless of party. He says he has buried resentments, will honor Tennessee, and will not punish or reward individuals. aims to perform duties conscientiously.

Johnson New York the Tribune Washington Hhis Pew Senate Tennessee

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