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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1875

Page

2

Pension Commissioner Atkinson Named In Nebraska

The newly appointed Pension Commissioner Atkinson of Nebraska is Tipton's son in law and was chosen over Maine ex Gov Perham and other applicants on Secretary Delano's recommendation. He served with credit in the war and is highly spoken of. Bristow left for New York to seek medical treatment for bronchial affection amid rumors tied to the bull movement in gold.

WasuiycTon Atkinson Nebraska Tipton Perham Maine Delano Ohio Bristow New York

Republicans Narrowly Endorse Kellogg Support in Louisiana

The Republican Senators adjourned their caucus after a long session with only a few dissents. They approved a resolution similar to Frelinghuysen's, backing the President's Louisiana policy and urging continued support of the Kellogg Government. A final decision tomorrow will determine whether the resolution passes the Senate.

Louisiana Frelinghuysen Kellogg Senate

Canal Toll Reform and Gold Pool In Wall Street Drag

Gov. Tilden presses canal reform in Albany to curb fraud and lower tolls while a massive cash only gold pool grips markets. The pool, possibly led by Jay Gould or Dan Drew, maneuvers cash gold and sets high premiums, with no clear loan activity to banks. The Sun links the scheme to the Canals and a wider financial crisis..

Gov. Tilden Church OF the Messiah Tilden Albany Erie Champlain

Flood Devastates Germantown and Delays Rail Service

Port Jervis despatch reports Germantown flats buried under several feet of water that has frozen two inches. Rail links are cut as twenty feet of ice cover approaches. About fifty houses ruined leaving many homeless while Erie Railroad bridge over the Delaware is destroyed. Temporary bridge at Saw Mill Rift to be completed within two weeks.

New York Port Jervis Germantown Erie Railroad Delaware River Erie Company Delaware Saw Mill Rift Wilkesbarre Kingston Pittston Falls Station West Pittston

Ice and flood devastate Harrisburg to Marietta in March

Reports from Bainbridge to Marietta describe massive ice jams and flood damage. A warehouse vanished, telegraph office destroyed, rail lines blocked, several canal boats adrift, and many homes flooded. In Wilkesbarre and Pittston areas, trains paused, lines cut, and ice bridges threaten further danger.

Harrisburg Bainbridge Collins’s Chickies Front Street Marietta Pennsylvania Railroad Columbia Middletown

Flooded Havre de Grace and Port Deposit Stricken by Rising Ice

In Havre de Grace Maryland the river ice blocks streets and floods wharves while lumber piles are swept away. Port Deposit faces a fearful flood with five to fifteen feet of water in streets, railroad depot and telegraph office submerged, and the river dropping three feet by evening.

Baltimore Havre de Grace Port Deposit Mod

Council Forms Aid Committee for Rienzi Tornado Sufferers

In Memphis Tennessee on March 19 the Common Council appointed a committee to solicit aid for tornado victims at Rienzi. Distress among the homeless is reported with damages estimated at 100000 dollars. The Mississippi River rising two feet from high water threatens local planters with overflow.

Memphis Tenn Common Council Rienzi

Newburyport Mines Spark Essex County Silver Boom

On March 19 Newburyport saw the greatest mining day since the silver discovery as large land sales near $100,000 flowed to New York capitalists. A new vein rivaling the Chipman lode sparked excitement while the Adams versus Jacques case settled with Adams paying $25,000 and full title to Jacques. An ore assay this week yielded over $4000 silver per ton. Robert A. Smith sold eight acres to Couch and others for $11,000 and E P Shaw sold eight acres for $20,000 to New York buyers, both to be developed immediately.

Essex County New York Chipman Lode Newburyport Mass Adams Jacques H. G. Johnson, Jr Ives & Perry Saign H. M. Payne Robert A. Smth Couch Springfield E. P. Shaw New York City

Frederick M Laughton Elected Mayor In Bangor Race

Frederick M Laughton Democrat won Bangor Maine mayoral election by 89 votes over Republican Thomas G Stickney. Total 3209 ballots with Laughton 1649 and Stickney 1485, scattering 73, Democratic majority 89. City government: 1 mayor, 7 aldermen split, Republican joint majority of four.

Frederick M. Laughton Bangor Thomas G. Stickney Laughton Stickney

Carson murder trial enters fourth day in Bangor

In Bangor Maine on March 19 the Carson murder trial enters its fourth day with continued prosecution witness cross examination. Mrs Doherty the principal accuser questioned about the murder axe and details already given. Prosecution witnesses vary with Doherty on specific points as the defense watched. The remaining witnesses are set to be examined tomorrow and likely Monday.

Halliday Fullerton Beecher Mrs Bradshaw Mr Evarts Mrs Badetaw Mrs Tilton Tilton N. J New York Pear Street Sprag and Thompson Streets Providence Narragansettee Connecticut Five Points Mission House Juvenile Guardian Society David F. Robertson Five Points Mission The Guardian Society American Female Guardian Society House Tyngard A. P. Mann Wallstreet New Haven West Bangor Carson Doherty

John Mitchel Reported Despaired Life In Newry

Despatch from Newry says John Mitchel is worse and sinking fast. London reports a large fire in the city.

John Mitchel London Newry

Passage of the Ecclesiastical Bill in Berlin Landtag

The Landtag adopted all clauses of the Ecclesiastical bill and passed it on a second reading. A frigate named Ariadne has been ordered to Swatow to back an indemnity claim for the plundering of the bark Furst Bismark.

Berlin Landtag Ariadne Furst Bismark

Messengers to Paris on way to America for Cardinal McCloskey

Monsignore Roncetti and Nobleguard Marefoschi will depart Rome this evening for Paris en route to the United States. The sailing date will be set at the Papal nuncio in Paris. Father Hecker of New York hosted a courtesy dinner for the messengers at the American College.

Dissolution Question Stirs Paris Meeting Amid Assembly Nets

The Paris bureaux report that dissolution timing hinges on Assembly decision and rushing a date could harm foreign and domestic relations. London market notes show Consols at 92 93, cotton in Liverpool steady with demand, and Havana sugar and exchange rates easing amid global market chatter.

Paris

Senate discusses marine cables bill and lobster duties in Ottawa

Ottawa notes report the Senate debated the marine telegraph cables bill with eleven of nineteen clauses adopted and a proposed fifty cent per word message rate. a U.S. lobsters duty protest is noted, while Montreal receives pew silver coin from the English mint and Quebec reports a severe snowstorm halting rail service.

Senate United States Otttawa Ont Northern Railway of Canada Jones Halifax Flynn Mackay Cape Breton Montreal Bank of Montreal Quebec Black River Riviere du Loup

Maritime Exchange Notes Listings From cities and ports

At Sener March 19 Java from New York for Liv e At Mo March 19 Hibernian from Baltimore At New York March 19 City of Montreal from Liverpool

Sener Java New York Hibernian Baltimore City of

Sozopont Sozodont and assorted shop notices

Als with various advertisements, Sozopont claims a superior toothpaste Bark of the Soap Tree for brushing teeth. Herring's Safes and Vault Doors promote services at 60 Sudbury Street. Dr E D Spear offers free consultations at 713 Washington Street. Jackson and Co Hatters advertise at 59 Tremont Street. New England Carpet Co markets French Moquette carpets at 85 Hanover Street opposite American House with closeouts on Venetian Stair Carpetings and Tuovsano Crumbcloths.

Sozopont Obilian Sudbury Street E. D. Spear Washington St Jackson & Co Tremont Street New England Carpet Co Hanover Street New England American House Lowell Philadelphia

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