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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1892

Page

5

General Alger's disputed Civil War record fully published

Detroit dated March 14 reports General R A Alger's war service record from the War Department. The document details absences and promotions including his discharge after a lengthy review, with Custer Merritt Sheridan Meade and Grant letters shaping his brigadier and brevet major general appointments.

Detroit Mich Detroit Tribune R. A. Alger War Department G. A. Custer A. E. Dana Cavalry Alger Harper’s Ferry Halltown Custer St. Clair Merritt Torbett Thomas M. Vincent Stanton Lincoln Shenandoah Valley Secretary of War F. D. Townsend United States General Custer Sheridan Meade Army of the Potomac Grant Johnson

Patti ill in New York despatch halts Philadelphia concert

A New York despatch reports Mme Patti is ill and cannot sing in Philadelphia today. The news came from Philadelphia via the New York wire service and ends preparations for the planned performance.

Philadelphia Penn New York Mme. Patti

Resignation of Rev. George T Dowling at Madison Ave Reformed Church

The Rev. George Thomas Dowling of the Madison Avenue Reformed Church in Albany resigns effective July 1 after nearly three years. He plans to rest and pursue literary work, likely in Boston, and an assistant offer may be made though a stay is unlikely. Dowling’s salary is $6500.

George Thomas Dowling D.D Madison Avenue Reformed Church Albany Boston

Officers Elected at Boston Y M C A Board Meeting

The regular monthly meeting of the Boston Young Men's Christian Association elected officers for one year. President Alonzo S. Covel, vice president I. O. Whiting, treasurer Arthur Johnson, recording secretary Clement S. Houghton, general secretary James L. Gordon were chosen.

Boston Young Men’s Christian Association Alonzo S. Covel I. O. Whiting Arthur §. Johnson Clement S. Houghton James L. Gordon

Egypt Exploration Fund names new officers in London cables

A London cablegram to Rev. Dr. Winslow of Boston announces the election of Hon. George William Curtis as honorary vice-president to succeed the late James Russell Lowell. It also names Hon. Edward G. Maxon, president of the Chicago Historical Society and the Chicago University Club, as vice-president of the fund.

London W. C. Winslow Boston George William Curtis Egypt Exploration Fund James Russell Lowell Edward G. Maxon Chicago Historical Society Chicago University Club

Pure California Wines Four Bottles Offered at One Dollar

Blanchard and Farbar advertise assorted California wines at one dollar per gallon with a four bottle bundle. The offer mentions quantities and a price point, with the brief note referencing a deck and a location on Faneuil Ball Street.

California Blanchard & Farbar Faneuil

Court sets bail in massive bank embezzlement case

In a lengthy session, Judge Nelson fixed bail at 5000 dollars per indictment for Potter and French, with Potter’s surety listed as Henry M. Whitney. The government urged higher bail due to embezzlements totaling hundreds of thousands, while French faced six counts. Indictments against Dana totaled four. The court adjourned after discussions on arraignments and missing French indictment, with two weeks granted for pleas or further actions.

Howe Potter Allen Clerk French Dana Burnham Atlen Strout Mr. Potter Mr. French Henry M. Whitney Mr. Allen Mr. Stetson Judge Nelson Mr. Strout J. Allen Stetson Nelson

Indictments detail charges against Potter French and Dana

The Maverick National Bank case lists Indictments 467 through 481 detailing false reports to the comptroller of currency, misapplied funds, embezzlement and conspiracy. Named defendants include Asa P. Potter Jonas H. French and Thomas Dana with numerous bank account irregularities, fictitious notes, and improper disbursements tied to Irving A Evans & Co and other parties.

Thomas Dana Resources Dana Comptroller Maverick National Bank Irving A. Evans & Co Asa P. Potter Evans & Co Maverick Bank Potter Jonas H. French Joseph W. Work Mr. French French Fred G. Jewett William A. Connelly Connelly Thomas M. Mitchell Porter Gloucester United States ‘Treasury John W. Magruder Edmund H. Pearson Maverick National Bank of Boston United States Messrs Dapa Advanti National Security Bank Winthrop National Bank Irvine A. Evans & Co., & N C. J. Colan Scott F. Bickford E. W. I. Nichols Pierce Potter, French & Dana Congress E. H. Pearson

Greene eyes Congress nomination over Randall in 13th district

Prison Superintendent W S Greene of Fall River signals to a Post reporter he would not refuse a Republican nomination for Congress in the new thirteenth district. The note could shift Fall River toward Greene, challenging incumbent Charley Randall as district Republicans seek change amid solid party strength.

Congress Thirteenth W. S. Greene Fall River Post Charley Randall Randall Greene

Naturalization Reform Report Highlights Judicial Approach

Representative Oates submitted to the House the judiciary committee report on a bill to transfer naturalization to a judicial process. The report decries lax past naturalizations and notes excesses in various locales and within Judge Nelson's Boston court where clerks performed naturalizations loosely.

Wasuinction Representative Oates House Judiciary Committees Nelson Boston

Widow Ann Hatch Found Hanged in Prison Cell

In Lyny on March 14 Ann Hatch a 68 year old widow and prisoner was found dead hanging by her apron from a cell door. Police say she tied herself to the door to strangle herself after signing a lodge agreement two weeks earlier and vowing self harm if she violated it.

Lyny Ann Hatch

Libel in Wax Sues Rochester Musee Manager

Perry the Train Robber sues the proprietor of the Rochester Musee for exhibiting his wax figure. Edson W. Ham, attorney, files suit in Lyons on March 14 seeking $10,000 damages. Robinson planned to exhibit Perry in Buffalo as well. The action targets alleged damages from the wax portrayal.

Perry Rochester Musee

General Grant Prostrated by Illness Today

General Grant and assistant Secretary of War were taken ill and confined to bed. Dr. Hagen reports prostration from overwork but expects a likely recovery in a few days.

Wasuinction General Grant Hagen

Haskell elected president of Massachusetts Baptist group

At Tremont Temple vestry yesterday afternoon the Massachusetts Baptist Sunday School Superintendent Association elected Mr. Haskell of Wakefield as president for the coming year. The treasurer and secretary reported encouraging finances and Rev. C. H Spaulding gave an address on Denominational Sunday School Work.

Massachusetts Baptist Sunday School Superintendents’ Association Tremont Temple Haskell Wakefield C. H Spaulding

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