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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1879

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Springfield Sabbath Convention Draws Noted Divines

The May 6 and 7 gathering in Springfield will feature prominent ministers and leaders from New York Boston Hartford and Connecticut to promote proper Sabbath observance. Cardinal aims include prevention over cure amid East city concerns.

Springfield John Hall William M. Taylor Stephen H. Tyng, Jr William E. Dodge New York Phillips Brooks Joseph Cook L. T. Townsend Boston J. R. Hawley Hartford L. W. Bacon New Haven Dr Hopkins Williamstown East Cincinnati

Senate Debates Officer Elections and Party Fortunes

A lively Senate debate over electing new officers ended with Republicans split on civil rights and the President's title. resolutions backing Democratic nominees passed. House in recess. Reports say Greenbackers may align with Republicans on political questions, narrowing Democratic majority without a Speaker.

United States Senate Senate Eaton House John Fiske Old South Church New World Metropolitan Railroad Company West Chester Park Columbus Avenue John Mahoney Nathan P. Pratt Reading Savings Bank M. Frank Paige Talmage Brooklyn Persia Szegedin

Weather warning and signals for coastal stations from New England to New York

Partly cloudy weather with areas of light rain then clearing. Warm southerly winds veer to colder northwest as barometer rises. Cautionary signals persist at Kitty Hawk Cape Henry Lewes Cape May Atlantic City Barnegat Sandy Hook New York New London Newport Wood s Hall Section 8.

New England Kitty Hawk Cape Henry Lewes Cape May Atlantic City Barnegat Sandy Hook New York New London Newport Wood's Hall

Greenbackers Hold Meeting Amid Fiscal Caucus Debates

The Greenbackers met at W. D. Kelly’s rooms in the Riggs House with fourteen present except Russell of North Carolina. They debated aligning with Democrats on financial and political legislation and decided against pairing with Democrats to attach political measures to appropriation bills. The conference committee also agreed not to add affirmative legislation to repeal laws and to repeal part of section 2019 reducing supervisors’ power over voting. Ex-Senator James W. Bradbury arrived in Washington en route to Aiken, with his son and wife. Parcelling out offices mentioned ex-Congressman Keightley named Third Auditor and Rainey slated for a foreign consulate posting.

Greenbackers W. D. Kelly Riggs House Russell North Carolina Conference Committee James W. Bradbury Augusta Aiken D. C National Capital H. W. Bradbury Keightley Michigan The Treasury Rainey South Carolina House Washington Boston Herald Democratic Caucus Committee Carlisle Kentucky Tucker Virnia Thomas Ll. Young

Repeal of Super Vision Law in Election Case Debate

Congressman Dean recalls a contested election in which the Supervisors' returns declared him the winner yet a secret three aldermen count overturned it. He argues the law abuses federal state balance, creates espionage at polls, and calls for immediate repeal now.

Benjamin Dean Massachusetts House of Representatives Southard Dean Speaker House Congress Field Republican Party New York Tem Gen. Butler Butler

Secretary Rogers Signals Election Law Changes

The Graphic's Washington correspondent reports Secretary Rogers said the President will back appropriation bills with a repeal of the jurors' test oath and a prohibition on army use on election days, but will not support a Democratic Caucus Committee style amendment to the election laws.

New York the Graphic Washington Rogers Democratic Caucus Committee

Partisan Chairmanships Reveal Regional Balance Debate

The North secures far more Senate chairmanships than the South under Republican control, while Democratic leadership mirrors this disparity. The piece argues committees align with partisan norms and urges reciprocity between regions.

Schemes of the soft money men and nominations by the president

Washington dispatch notes continued session pressure from the soft money faction seeking unlimited silver coinage and more greenbacks. The President sent numerous army nominations to the Senate and several naval and consular postings are listed. The Supreme Court set aside a New York property sales judgment, and many bills and resolutions were introduced in the Senate as Democrats push for reforms. Representatives Ladd and March of Maine plan to vote with Democrats on deputy marshal abuses.

Washington Congress Ewing House of Representatives Army Senate John B. Hamilton Illinois Marine Hospital Service John W. Wilson Ohio United States Panama George Scruggs Hamburg Leech Navy Yard Boston Hood Naval Hospital, Chelsea McLean United States Supreme Court Circuit Court of Southern District of New York Glen House White Mountains Ladd March of Maine

Oliver Cameron scandal reaches senator ties in breach case

In the Oliver Cameron breach of promise case Dr George F. Gould testified that the plaintiff lived with Oliver's uncle as a mistress in 1854. Lawyer A G Riddle recounted Mrs Oliver claiming a Treasury Department friend faced pregnancy with a senator, leading to offers and settlements. The court adjourned after noting a baby’s alleged birth in late 1876.

Gould Riddle Washington Oliver- Cameron George F. Gould Kentucky Millersville Olver Treasury Department Gen. Butler Mr Riddle Simon Cameron Harrisburg Oliver Cameron Senate House of Representatives Delaware Avenue Hhis

Brooklyn Preacher on Trial for Falsehood and Deceit

The Rev. T DeWitt Talmage faced trial before the Brooklyn Presbytery on charges of falsehood. The session debated specifications, quashed some, and prepared for further proceedings while public interest mounted.

Brooklyn

Gold Discovery Near Wichita Sparks Farmfront Excitement

A Globe-Democrat dispatch from Wichita reports gold found thirty miles southeast of Wichita. A New York company bought a mile square and seeks more land while four firms are organized. Ore from a past shaft reportedly assayed over 2000 dollars per ten. A farmer asked thirty thousand for his farm.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat Wichita New York

Elevate rail suit dismissed and Boston capitalists linked

In New York on March 24 Judge Freedman dismissed the New England Iron Company suit against the Gilbert Elevated Railroad, finding no proof of completion or damages. The piece notes Boston investors funding Brooklyn rail plans and lists names and sums.

NEW England Iron Company Boston Church New York Freedman Gilbert Elevated Railroad Company New York Loan and Improvement Company United States Anthony DeGrief Criminal Branch United States Circuit Court DeGrief Europe Benedict Stiit Brooklyn Moses Kimball Edward A. Abbott W. T. Sears John W. Wooldridge William H. Dunbar

New York and New Orleans Banks Nearing Resumption

The Post reports New Orleans banks show strong liquidity and may resume operations soon. Currency orders from New York to New Orleans are countermanded as banks feel confident. The New Orleans Clearing House Association votes to continue currency on demand payments.

New York the Post New Orleans New Orleans Clearing House Association

Dexter Elections Pass Quietly as Officers Chosen

Dexters municipal election ended peacefully with all town officers elected. The Knox and Lincoln Railroad bond interest funding was postponed to an April 14 adjourned meeting. A Coroner's inquest followed the March 3 assault and death of George Morton after an injury from Samuel Littlefield. A logging camp mittens note and a Woodhurst youth death from a pistol accident were reported along with a lead poisoning case in Ellsworth.

Barron Titcumb Wiscasset Knox Lincoln George Morton Samuel Littlefield Auburn Morton Ellsworth Eben Peverly North Woodstock George W. Potter

Disappearances and town news from Greenland and Newmarket

Ephraim Brooks, a Frenchman near the Eastern Railroad depot in Greenland, and employed at Williams's saw mill, vanished about two weeks ago leaving a family and $200 in unpaid pills. At Newmarket’s school meeting Dr H. Greene was elected to the Board of Education for three years and $2,500 was raised to reduce district debt of about $7,500. Loring Baker of Baker & Son in Portland was arrested for peddling but discharged after two days when found not to be peddling, only taking orders. Timothy F. Kenrick, Utica Asylum surgeon, died in Naples and his embalmed remains arrived in Boston. memorials planned in Franklin with a Dartmouth-College linked memorial. Col. Thomas L. Livermore appointed Agent of Amoskeag Mfg Co. at Manchester. his background noted. The Supreme Court term sits in Haverhill with 340 civil and 30 criminal cases. notable: State vs Lewis Baxter and State vs Martin V. Dickey. Civil docket includes Shaker case report and other suits such as National Bank of Newbury vs Penacook Savings Bank, and Dartmouth College students case.

Newmarket 8. H. Greene Board of Education Loring Baker Baker & Son Portland Timothy F. Kenrick Utica Insane Asylum New York Naples Italy Boston Franklin Knights Templars Parker Dartmouth College Marvin New Hampshire Daniel Clark United States District Court Straw Livermore Supreme Court Haverhill Isaac W. Smith Manchester Lewis Baxter Martin V. Dickey Plymouth Harry Bingham Littleton Levi W. Barton Newport Dickey Shaker National Bank of Newbury Penacook Savings Bank Town of Hanover E. D. Rand Lisbon A. A. Woolson Lovejoy Laittleton

Rutland Murderer Awaits April Hanging

John P. Phair, the Rutland killer awaiting execution on April 4, grows restless as his final chance to escape disappears. His mother visited him for the last time on Friday.

John P. Phair Rutland

Various Local Developments Across Massachusetts Unfold

Prison population and shoemaking workers noted in Lawrence. Weir Village Taunton mills operate at full capacity. A debt-free Methodist church opened in West Springfield. Worcester and Nashua stockholders schedule a meeting on March 31 to discuss bondholder relations and Nashua and Rochester ties. Amelia J. Day to resign as South Royalston postmistress with Nahum Longley nominated. William A. Johnson & Son creditors sign off on $30,000 liabilities and restart business with new capital. Samuel Chase dam in Swansea swept away by high water. road damage noted near Fall River to Providence. Great Barrington town meeting draws large turnout over $66,000 Boston and Poughkeepsie stock issue. rail road supporters and opponents clash.

House of Correction Lawrence Weir Village Taunton West Springfield W. E. Knox Worcester and Nashua Railroad Nashua Rochester Road Amelia J. Day South Royalston Nahum Longley Washington William A. Johnson & Son Westfield Organ Builders Samuel Chase Swansea Fall River Great Barrington Boston and Poughkeepsie Railroad Wallace W. Langdon N.D. van Dusen Charles Watson Board of Selectmen C. T. Collins J. H. Coffing H. C. Jarnier Keith

Supreme Court halts Wickford Savings Bank case

Court grants a temporary injunction as the bank faces a deficiency around three percent. Local incidents report a diver, Isaac Manchester, drowned during the Thomas J. Lynch recovery effort. his body was recovered by Torpedo Station divers and taken to Newport.

Supreme Court Wickford Savings Bank Isaac Manchester Thomas J. Lynch Newport Henry Mathewson Providence Bridgham Clement Chamberlain Massachusetts Bacon Blackstone Kenney

Hartford Jail Murder Suspect Sues Warden for $500

William Allen imprisoned for the Shipman murder sues late Warden E B Hewes claiming 500 was taken from him when entering prison. The trial of Henry Hamlin and John Davis begins in Hartford Superior Court with jury or bench option. William Allen will face jury trial later.

William Allen Hartford Watchman Shipman State E. B. Hewes American Asylum For the Deaf and Dumb Job Williams Asylum E. C. Stone Williams Stone Boston Bridgeport New York New Haven Henry Hamlin Shipman Weathersfield John Davis Siartford Hamlin Davis

Delegates Meet at Burrao National Base Ball League Session

In Burrao New York on March 24 delegates from Boston Cincinnati Chicago Cleveland Providence and other cities gathered for a secret session of the National Base Ball League. The meeting involved representatives from major league clubs.

Burrao N. Y National Base Ball League Boston Cincinnati Chicago Cleveland Providence

Apollinaris Water Declared Natural Mineral Water

The Department reports a consular investigation into Apollinaris Waters imported to the United States. It concludes that bottled Apollinaris Water from the Spring is beyond question a natural mineral water with no machinery for artificial gas detected on or near the premises.

Messrs Frederick de Bary Secretary of State Cologne United States Coneu l Apollinaris Spring Apolliinaris Spring Nevenahr

Persian villages wrecked as quake claims many lives

The Times reports a powerful earthquake in Northern Persia on Saturday and Sunday. Miraeh suffered heavy damage, while Tark and Manvyan were totally destroyed. About 1100 residents lived in the affected villages, with only a few escaping death.

London the Times Persia Miraeh Tark Manvyan

Fresh plague case sparks new action in Wetlianka

In Wetlianka a fresh plague case is reported on March 21. Gen Melikoff orders the burning of 67 houses worth 45216 roubles as part of outbreak control. The Interior Ministry directs provincial governors to intensify epidemic precautions this spring.

St. Petersburg Melikoff Wetlianka Berlin Germany Astrachan Imperial Board of Health

Czar Compliance Threats debated in Lords over Berlin Treaty

In London the Marquis of Saulsbury warned that noncompliance with the Berlin treaty could prompt the Sultan to seek allied aid if the British fleet remained in the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. The British government did not plan for such a contingency. A Berlin report notes Russia proposing occupation of Eastern Roumelia by a mixed or neutral force.

London House of Lords Marquis of Saulsbury Berlin Sea of Marmara Black Sea Russia Roumelia

British Telegram Reports Yakoob Khan Concentration Near Khord Kabul

The Viceroy of India notes a report that Yakoob Khan has sent detachments to Khord Cabul and Tezep while Generals Brown and Roberts mass forces at advanced points. The Standard suggests the buildup aims to intimidate Yakoob Khan, not signal an imminent advance.

London Viceroy of India Yakoob Khan Khord Cabul Tezep Brown and Roberts

Causes of stock break tied to new constitution vote

In San Francisco on March 24 the panic is linked to business distrust over the upcoming constitutional vote. Financial circles oppose the document, fearing its adoption will dampen business. Some blame a deliberate effort to influence public opinion. workers back the constitution, while many business leaders oppose it across the state.

San Francisco

Fires Strike Towns Across Regions In One Night

Incendiary blazes rack Palermo Ontario three horses thirty cattle nineteen sheep and fowl perish as John White’s barn burns. In Philadelphia two Washington Butcher’s Sons smoke houses burn with a $25000 insured loss. Portland Maine unoccupied Melbourne street house burns for a $1000 loss. New Orleans three Jackson Street houses burn for $15000. Canalis Maine James Stickney dwelling burns with $1200 loss and $500 insurance.

Palermo Ont John White Philadelphia Washington Butcher’s Sons Portland Melbourne Street Edward Dyer New Orleans Jackson Street Annunciation Canalis James Stickney

Mining Stocks and Consolidations Trade in San Francisco

The bulletin lists numerous mining stocks and percentages, including Grand Prize 38, Hale & Norcross 544, Julia Consolidated 41, Best & Belcher 41, Overman 4%, Chroma 25252, Northern Belle, California 305 58615, Sierra Nevada 39, Eureka Consolidated 174, Union Consolidated 55, Yellow Jacket 45, Gould & Curry 14, and other holdings. Richardson Hill & Co. at 40 Water Street offers prompt executions and daily mining intelligence.

Vonececessi MAS Cacen Cence Hale & Norcross Il Peleher Vst Julia Consolidated Best & Belcher Puleio Cc Chess Ole Bogig Escescendecos Mewlean Ssouse SP Bullion Northern Belle Savage Crown Point Sierra Nevada Eureka Consolidated Union Consolidated Yellow Jacket Gould & Curry San Francisco Richardson, Hill & Co Water Street

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