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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1875

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2

Endorsing Grant's Treatment of Lou and Political Rumors

A Washington report notes that John I. Smith of Ohio will not become Commissioner of Customs. Johnson will be kept on with the President's assurance. Tax changes in the District spark unease as personal property tax is introduced. Senator Johnson prepares a long speech. Matt Carpenter deniesAttorney-General ambitions. Prospects of an early Senate adjournment grow as Democrats show signs of weakening.

Growlers Johnson Matt Carpenter Senate A. C. Johnson Customs Smith Ohio Astimontals Eddy Chas. Mason Patents Patent Office Edmund Burke Boston R. &. Eddy, Esq New York Philadelphia Washington Tremsin Kours Uy George Drapae

Internal Revenue Receipts and Political Moves

Internal Revenue receipts for yesterday and the ninth and fiscal year totals are reported alongside a savings estimate from district consolidation in Massachusetts. Democratic Senators caucused to oppose the Louisiana resolution using dilatory tactics, delaying any fixed closing time. The Patent Office will decide who gets the quadruplex telegraph patent, likely Edison and Prescott, based on dates of agreements and assignments.

Washington Massachusettes Douglas Louisiana Commissioner of Patents Edison Prescott Harrington

Senate Adjourns After Debates on Kellogg Louisiana Plan

The Senate debated Kellogg’s Louisiana government policy with Mr Bayard criticizing the Kellogg regime. A vote on adjournment failed 21 to 28, and further motions to adjourn or proceed were rejected or modified. The chamber moved to executive session, then adjourned until Monday.

Bayard Mm Lousiana Cooper Tennessee Senate Kelloge Louisiana Bayaru Maney Texas McDonald Indiana Sherman Eaton Connecticut Chamber Gayard Mr Anthony Anthony Davis West Virginia Whyte Maryland Cobbing Mexey Wm. P. Kellogg Kernan McCreery Saulsbury Johnson Logan

Tornado Devastates Georgia Plantations Kills and Wounds Many

Eyewitness reports from Augusta describe a powerful tornado along the Thomson track destroying homes on plantations in Warren McDuffie and Columbia counties. Casualties include several killed and dozens wounded, with property losses described as hundreds of thousands of dollars and time the severest storm in the region.

Georgia Augusta Thomson John L. Strouse John N. Morgan Appling S. Hutchinson Solon Reese John Boston Martha Darcy Maggie Bailey Miss Malone Grey Camack Mr Fielding Tom Gesting Central James Gordon White Charles Ramsey Coluree Savannah Wright Jones Pitcher Elam Church Comack Warren McDuffie Columbia Edgefield Aiken Barnwell South Carolina P. E. Waton Columbia County Dr Hamilton

Annexation Plot Reported in Senate Excursion to Mexico

A Washington dispatch alleges Senator Cameron and others seek to annex northern Mexico by purchase. The plan would include Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nueva Leon, Sinaloa, Durango, Zacatecas and parts of Tamaulipas Jansco and San Luis Potosi plus Lower California. About 438000 square miles and over 1.5 million people would be affected. Boundary details are outlined and Mexican authorities are said to have agreed in principle.

New York The Mercury Washington Cameron Mexico United States Rio Rapido Rio Grande de Santiago Sonora Chihuahua Coahuila Nueva Leon Sinaloa Durango Zacatecas Tamaulipas Jansco San Luis Potosi California Rapido Pinas Santiago

Oxford Wins The University Boat Race By Ten Lengths

The Oxford crew led from early in the Thames race and overtook Cambridge to win by ten lengths. The official time was 22 minutes 2 seconds. Crowds packed the riverbanks as betting favored Oxford and spectators filled London streets.

London Thames Oxford Cambridge Crabtree Oxfords Hammersmith Bridge

French Coalition Holds Majority in Parliament Committee

The Constitutionalists in Paris form a 16 member Patrons Committee led by Marquis de Lafayette to organize France's participation in the Philadelphia Exhibition for the U S centennial. Officers include Dietz Monnin Walewaski with Laboulaye Feray Max Rishard Arbel Jullien Joubert Pascal Duprat among deputies. The Assembly adjourned for Easter recess after a brief session.

Paris U. S Washburne France Philadelphia Marquis de Lafayette Dietz Monnin Walewaski Fiotard

Surveying Expedition Attacked Near China Frontier

A Calcutta despatch reports the Indian Government survey expedition to Western China reaching Rangoon after an attack by Chinese frontier officials. Twenty Chinamen were killed and many wounded. Communications with China are cut as armed bands operate. Suspicion falls on unnamed instigators though proof is lacking. The Ring of Burmah plans 4000 troops to Aracan frontier.

London Calcutta China Rangoon Ring of Burmah Aracan

Cotton market reports from Liverpool and Paris

London and Paris stock exchanges show rising Cotton values with bids for Upland and Orleans grades. Liverpool sales reach about 800 with speculation and export activity, while March and April deliveries attract prices around 7 15-16d to 8 1-16d per pound for middling and low middling lots. Breadstuffs and bacon prices noted as quiet with modest gains in long clear middles.

London Erte Paris Do. Co Orleans Liverpool

Massacre at Acapulco Church Sees Many Killed

Herald reports a January 26 massacre at an Acapulco Protestant church. Reverend Hutchinson invited to organize a new congregation, attackers numbering about forty burst inside, slashing with machetes. Henry Morris of Boston and several others killed. Diaz narrowly escaped. eleven wounded. Authorities arrived too late to prevent further casualties.

New York the Herald Acapulco Hutchinson City of Mexico Respulco Procopio Disz Procopio Diaz Diaz Henry Morris Morris Boston van Brunt Pacific Steamship Company

Brave Porter's Hand to Hand Fight foiled Bank Robbers

A New York porter david price bravely fought three burglars who burst into the back of the St Nicholas Bank. He was wounded with a severe gash and bruises but resisted until the robbers fled through a window, leaving a mask and pistol as clues. The bank manager J L Smith praises Price's bravery and seeks recognition.

Sharkey New York St. Nicholas Bank Sing Sing David R. Price Price Wall New Streets New Street First Precinct J. L. Smith

Wheeler award hints at political settlement extra session planned

In New Orleans on March 21 the Wheeler award reached Gov. Kellogg, though not officially published. It outlines seating decisions for Conservatives and the Returning Board disputes, leaving a Democratic House and Republican Senate, with a possible small Republican joint majority. An extra session may convene mid April to implement the settlement.

New Orleans Kellogg Returning Board Elam Senate Coushatta Colfax Grant Parish House Democratic Wheeler

Fire damages Lowe's block and nearby shops in Gloucester

A fire in a third floor closet at Low's brick block on Duncan street Gloucester last night caused water damage to the second floor drawing room and slight damage to Ingersoll's fish market barber shop and baths. Estimated building damage from 1000 to 1500 with 3000 coverage in multiple insurers. In Manchester New Hampshire Alvin Pratt's Hanover street home also caught fire this evening due to a detective chimney. Damage estimated at 500.

Gloucester Mas Duncan Street Ingersoll Hope Insurance Company Home New York Pennsylvania Philadelphia Manchester New Hampshire N. H Alvin Pratt Hanover Street Samuel Gault Sabrina Bailey Chomney

Mechanics and Workingmen’s Union stir Pottsville region

In Pottsville and surrounding areas today two thousand Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company employees including engineers firemen conductors and road hands resolved to quit the union and resign their jobs while many were suspended. Advices from Mahanoy Plane St Clair Schuylkill Haven and other points show strong sentiment against the company and many new members joined at the meetings.

Mahanoy Plane St. Clair Schuylkill Haven

Baptism of Sheebit Indians Near St George

At St George Utah yesterday 147 members of the Sheebit tribe were baptized after traveling from the Sheebit Mountains about seventy miles south of St George they requested baptism of their own accord Brigham Young left for Southern Utah this morning without paying the $9400 alimony ordered by Judge McKean in the Ann Eliza Young vs Brigham Young divorce case

Salt Lake St. George Utah Sheebit Mountains Brigham Young McKean Ann Eliza Young

Flood Devastates Port Deposit Maryland Port Deposit Suffered Severe Flooding and Losses

A Perryville sourced report describes Port Deposit Maryland submerged as 3 to 7 foot floods swelled the town’s main street. Homes flooded, residents evacuated by boat, the lumber trade crippled with losses near 100 000 dollars. Telegraph office abandoned in rising water as ice blocked rail routes.

New York Perrysville Port Deposit Davis & Pugh Perryeville Penny Shoal Ife Segran Havre de Grace

Fine fabrics and carpets advertised by New England Carpet Co

The New England Carpet Co at 85 Hanover Street opposite the American House presents French Moquette carpets and tapestry options. They tout Venice stair carpeting, oilcloth, and English productions at three quarters value with limited stock. Jackson & Co hatters and Dr Spear offer other services nearby.

New England Carpet Uc Hanover Street New England Carpet Co American House Lowell Philadelphia

Massive Susquehanna Ice Gorges Threaten Kingston Flats

Despatch reports extreme ice jams on the Susquehanna River from Wilkesbarre to Pittston and beyond. Gorges 20 to 30 feet high block the river, threatening Kingston flats and area bridges and prompting widespread alarm in West Pittston and Nanticoke. Floods loom as ice jams advance toward Willianport and Sunbury.

Public Charitable Institutions Committee to weigh abolishing bureaus

The Committee will consider the expediency of abolishing any bureau or office connected with the Charitable Departments of the State and whether such action can be taken without detriment to efficiency. Meeting is on Wednesday the 24th inst at 10 39 A M in Room 15 State House per order Hugh J Toland.

State House Hugh J Toland Committee ON Railroads Dar Bay State Brick Company Lee and New Haven Railroad Companys Anghway

Butler letter argues Civil Rights Bill does not grant saloon or barber access

The letter from Benjamin F. Butler to Robert Harlan explains that the Civil Rights bill does not authorize colored men to drink in saloons or enter barber shops. It affirms equal rights in public inns and conveyances under common law, while opposing forced entry into private businesses. A second note reports a New Orleans civil rights case against J C Mitchell and J S Robbins for denying passage to L Chevalier and wife aboard a steamboat.

Butler New Orleans Washington Union Benjamin F. Butler Robert Harlan Cincinnati Ohio Commissioner Shannon J. C. Mitchell J.S. Robbins Chevalier Louis Chevalier Red River

Detective Detains Matt Morris After Messenger Brady Robbery

A Sherman Texas despatch reports Matt Morris, last gang member in the Messenger Brady robbery at the Southern Express Company in Memphis on February 1, was found in the Red River mountains with a woman and two men. The woman held about $1000 of the stolen funds but will not surrender it. Morris will be brought to Memphis to stand trial with his accomplices now jailed.

Memphis Tenn Sherman Texas Matt Morris Messenger Brady Southern Express Company Morris Red River Sharkey Cuba Lehigh Valley United States Tuscarora Col Steinberger Honolulu Samoan Islands Providence Bristol Ferry Mount Hope Bay Vineland N. J Carruth Lena Foster Eagefield County D. C Weeld Augusta Elizabeth Frank Jissent Jissent Antoine Sylvia

Carson murder trial hears more testimony on axe theft

On the fifth day of the Carson murder trial in Bangor March 21 Edward M. Libby testified an axe was taken from Car son's boat the night Brown died. Several witnesses substantiated this claim while others repeated Carson's statements. Prosecution evidence likely to spill into Tuesday night.

Bangor Carson Edward M. Libby Brown

Michael Flanagan Found Guilty in Second Degree Murder

Michael Flanagan was found guilty in the second degree of the December murder of James McGerrick near Mahanoy City. Joseph Brown, sentenced to hang Wednesday for the Kramer family killing, shows repentance and may confess before execution.

Pottsville Michael Flanagan James McGerrick Mahanoy City Joseph Brown Kramer

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