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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1878

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Beard Confirmed as Boston Collector Despite Butler Efforts

Special dispatch from Washington reports the Senate Commerce Committee voting unanimously to report Beard in favor of confirmation as Boston's Collector, despite Gen. Butler's lobbying. Republicans back Beard. Democrats remain uncertain as executive session looms and Conkling plans to challenge Hoar.

Boston Post Washington Makcu Butler Beard Boston Senate Committee On Commerce Senator Hoar Senator Conkling Mr Hoar Worcester Hoar Massachusetts Rice Simmons Dean Field Springer House Dean Elections Committee Harris Candler

Bill Extends Withdrawal Time Passes by Narrow Margin

The measure extending withdrawal time passed by a slim two vote majority. Key amendments were adopted, including interest set at four percent. Reconsideration was refused.

Signing Relatives In Newburyport Sanity Daze

In Newburyport on March 14 Capt. Jacob B. Brown a wealthy shipmaster narrowly avoided commitment to an asylum after two physicians certified insanity without proper inquiry. The Probate Court judge issued commitment papers but Brown produced evidence of his sanity before arrest, causing a local stir as the case unfolds.

Newburyport Mass Jacob B. Brown

Governor Hampton Targets Redmond Gang Suppression Effort

South Carolina is seeing an organized crackdown led by Governor Hampton to curb lawlessness. Officials report a coordinated sweep to capture the Redmond gang as defiance by the criminals continues, with authorities pledging strict enforcement and public safety measures.

Gov. Hampton South Carolina

Burglar Confronted Mrs Kidd in Wealthy New York Home

Mrs George W Kidd fought a burglar in her East Forty seventh street residence as the intruder aimed a revolver at her. She wrested the pistol, delayed his escape down the stairs, and alerted Patrolman Kirby. The assailant fled, leaving the loaded Smith & Wesson revolver behind. Detectives McGowan and Tooker pursue leads while Kidd recovers from shock and identifies the man.

George W. Kidd

Will of Rev. Daniel Austin Bequeaths Town Bequests

The will of the late Rev. Daniel Austin of Kittery designates one third of his residuary estate in trust for Portsmouth to fund a South Pond bridge to Langdon Park and nearby improvements. It leaves $1000 to the Unitarian Sunday school for lectures on reverence and honesty, $500 to the Mercantile Library Association, and $500 in trust to the Overseers of the Poor for Emancipation Day celebrations for Portsmouth’s colored population. Antioch College may receive £5000 if it follows Horace Mann era principles on color and sex and bans premium awards. Harvard College gets $7000 for college purposes. Dartmouth College receives $200 for modern books. Total bequests around $41,060.

Portsmouth N. H Daniel Austin Kittery City of South Pond Langdon Park Unitarian Sunday School Mercantile Library Association Antioch College Horace Mann Harvard College Dartmouth College

Bankruptcies and Failures Across Several States

Reports from New York Chicago Manchester Lancaster and Reading detail failures and bankruptcies. Baldwin Flaggs hats firm faces 450000 liabilities with 300000 tied to real estate and 60000 contingencies. J Read Co and R P Bucker & Brother cotton factors also fail.

New York Baldwin Flagg United States Jehiel, Read & Co Chicago Ill Marsh Harvester Company Sycamore Arthur M. Stark Manchester N. H Charles A. Larkin Lancaster United States Court J. Read & Co J. H. Marks Southern Commission Reading A. TL. Boyer C. Tellens Dime Savings Bank Philadelphia Miners’ Trust Company New Orleans R. P. Bucker & Brother

London Wedding Of Eleanor Locker And Lionel Tennyson

The London Abbey wedding of Eleanor Locker and Lionel Tennyson drew about five hundred guests on the last day of February. Bride is daughter of Frederick Locker. groom is the poet Laureate's son. Ceremony featured dignitaries including Mrs Gladstone and Canon Farrar in a grand, artful service.

London New York Herald William Harcourt Eleanor Locker Frederick Locker Charlotte Stanley Dean Stanley Mr Locker Belgravian Johnson Hallam Tennyson Lord Selborne Alfred Tennyson Tennyson Duke of Argyll Gladstone Robert Browning

Wivern turret ship moved to Devonport and other 19th century items

Plymouth despatch reports Wivern, built for the Southern rebels and detained by the Government, moved to Devonport for commissioning. Parliament notes timing for Easter recess and budget. fire at Danville distillery causes half a million dollars damage. Brest barge capsized sinks 36 excursionists. Boyle stock broker fails with £40,000 liabilities. Lords pass Territorial Waters Jurisdiction bill. Gladstone declines Leeds bid, may stay Greenwich representative two years longer. possible unopposed return from Flint burghs.

Loxnoon Plymouth Devonport Dockyard House of Commons Stafford Northcote Danville’s Belfast Brest France Co. W. Boyle House of Lords Bourke Mexico England Gladstone Leeds Greenwich Flint Burghs

CATTLE TRADE WITH ENGLAND Fought in Commons

A cable despatch reports Liverpool and Canadian shipping interests petitioning the House of Commons against a bill to ban importing cattle from Canada to England. They warn vast interests would be ruined, claim Canadian cattle are disease free, and urge England to foster trade with its loyal provinces. The Nova Scotia Legislature considers a scheme to boost Halifax commerce.

Washington Treasury Department Canada United States Toronto House of Commons England Nova Scotia

Dr Christopher Minot Weld Dies at 66 in West Roxbury

Roxbury physician Dr Christopher Minot Weld died of pneumonia at his West Roxbury home aged 66. A Harvard College 1833 graduate and Medical School 1836 alum, he built a large Jamaica Plain practice for over two decades before health declined. He spent much time abroad thereafter and was esteemed in the profession as part of a notable family.

Roxbury West Roxbury Boston Latin School Harvard College Medical School Jamaica Plain

Durham murderer Pinkham is jailed before execution

Pinkham the Durham killer recently sentenced by the Strafford county court to be hanged on March 14, 1879 was moved to Concord Thursday night and confined in the cell vacated by La Page who faces execution today.

Concord N. H Joseph la Page Josie Langmaid New Hampshire State la Page Suncook Pillsbury Frank S. Dodge Pike Evans Major Hartford Conn White North Manchester Montpelier Montpelier Manufacturing Company Biddeford Robert T North Parsonsfield Toronto Bayside Pinkham Durham Strafford

Dividends Granted in Premo Estate Rutland Case

The estate of Levi Premo of Rutland, bankrupt, pays a dividend of 19 y cents on the dollar. Horace Britton, a 50 years old Springfield farmer, died by hanging at his home on Saturday. Burlington University medical department begins its annual lectures with sixty students, more than ever before. The examination of Pecor and Kennedy, alleged Rutland highwaymen, postponed until Saturday due to Mr Cook’s serious injuries. Black River National Bank directors elect George S. Hill to fill the vacancy left by the death of H. W. Albee. meeting adjourned for two weeks to choose President for the balance of the year. Ebenezer Persons, 75, of Marlboro, burnt to death by clothes catching fire from an open fireplace while family away. She was step-mother of Mrs Gen. Lynde of Brattleboro. In Cambridge N Y Legal Club vs Philomathean Society debate on tariff, the Legal Club awarded the victory. Philomathean banquet at the Putnam House afterward.

Levi Premo Rutland Horace Britton Springfield Burlington University Pecor Kennedy Cook Black River National Bank H. W. Albee George S. Hill Ebenezer Persons Marlboro Gen. Lynde Brattleboro Legal Club Cambridge N. Y Philomathean Society Putnam House

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