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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1880

Page

2

Senate News And Local Events In Dorchester And Washington

Senate recessed Saturday with no action on the consular and diplomatic appropriations bill while debate looms on deputy marshals at elections and the Garfield amendment. The First Church of Dorchester celebrated its 250th anniversary with a historical address by Rev. S. J. Barrows. Reports from South America claim Chilean advances and defeats. A New Hampshire man was shot by a burglar. he survived. Ute delegation returns home with gifts as tariff reform prospects dim. Easter services in the city drew full congregations despite the storm.

Dorchester Meeting House Hill Plymouth England J. Barrows Washington J. G. Carlisle Congress House J. H. Blount Pennsylvania New England Banking and Currency Senate Committee On Bayard Samuel W. Esty West Dummerston Windham County Peter N. Sprague Hingham Centre Plymouth County Mass Mary EF. Hitchcock Bethany New Haven County Conn United States Turkey Greece Cel Comeroff Count von Katzfeldt St. Petersburg Klavolsky Odessa San Francisco California Amoor Russia America Siam Bangkok Europe Southampton Paris Biarritz Lowell Madrid Porte Constantinople Col. Comeroff Mecca Candahar Mahomed Jan George Jackson Dallas Jack Moss Legislative Council of Prince Edward Island Toronto Ont Pennsylvania Board of Pardons Kemble Rumberger Crawford Salter Petroff San Andreas Noriega Urbano Hamilton Rio Janeiro Baltimore Consolidated Bank Montreal Chiselm M. Dixon Ouray Chicago Cameron Junction Fort Leavenworth Douglass Johnson Birmingham Ala Alabama Grant Mississippi St. Louis Cairo Galena Colorado Pennnsylvania Long Branch City of Mexico New Orleans Galveston McIntosh Thomas B. Leggett Daniel W. Leeds Elizabeth N.J van Syckel T. R. Loomis Detroit Chicago, Saginaw and Canada Railway Loomis George William Peiper Newark N. J Potter's Field Banovert Street Congregational Church Manchester N.H C. W. Wallace Dr. Wallace E.G. Seldon

Report on Freedmen's Bank scandal to be unanimous

Special Despatch reports the Freedmen's Bank Committee will present a unanimous, heavily critical report in Congress. It outlines failure causes, supports prior Post disclosures, favors a single commissioner, and cites strong Republican fraud evidence. Also notes upcoming House appropriation debates and silver mailing policy changes.

Washington Freedmen’s Bank Committee Congress House Senate Secretary of the Treasury

Conflicting Reports on Chinese Emigration Inquiry

The Labor committee report to Congress on the Chinese question divides. Wright argues for notice to abrogate immigration treaties, urging action to close the Golden Gate to Chinese emigrants amid California upheaval. Cowgill denounces the findings, condemning the push as political and ineffective against constitutional standards.

Washington San Francisco Congress Wright California Golden Gate United States Mrr. Cowgill Indiana

House Debates Reducing Diplomatic and Consular Costs

In Washington the House spent most of a Committee of the Whole session on the Consular and Diplomatic bills. Blackburn argued for trimming or eliminating resident ministers, favoring commercial consuls and occasional special envoys. He cited ministers at London Paris St Petersburg and Berlin as unnecessary. Debate touched salaries, clerks, and the role of second secretaries, with Robeson defending the service. The bill advanced with several items approved as read, and the chamber adjourned.

Washington House Converse Ohio Blackburn Kentucky United States Europe London Paris St. Petersburg Berlin Singleton Legation Wallashburne Robeson Washburne Townshend Illinois McCook

Ute Delegation Returns Home After Spreading Purchases

The Ouray led delegation of Ute Indians, after weeks here, left with three express wagons to haul gifts and purchases from their hotel to the station. Among their items a baby carriage was bought for Ouray's niece.

Ouray Hauk Clark Capitol Congressional Committee State Department Peru Christiancy

Blaine Money Alleged in Rhode Island Convention

Newport Despatch reports charges that funds from Blaine's friends outside Rhode Island influenced the state convention. Blaine supporters allegedly outmaneuvered a Grant faction by fixing delegates, amid claims of a party ring backing Blaine against Chicago nominee Grant.

Blaine Rhode Island Grant Newport Boston Herald Chicago Bluaine Gen

Wife of Dion Boucicault Seeks Divorce and Alimony

New York dispatch reports the Supreme Court ordered the arrest of Dion Boucicault in a divorce suit by Agnes Robertson Boucicault. She alleges nine years of infidelity with Katharine Rogers, seeks custody and support from Boucicault’s property, and notes danger of an ineffective judgment. Bail set at 9000 dollars.

New York Supreme Court Dion Boucicault Agnes Robertson Boucicault City of London Eng Katharine Rogers Davis Boucicault Eugene Fairfax Williamson Williamson George Bliss Briscoe Arlington N. J Paterson Leonard Jarrett Pitcher Georgetown Fannie Mitchell Albany Constellation Dublin Navy Yard St. Patrick’s Day Leonard D. Hasford Brooklyn Hangng Thomas Kelley Barclay Street Arkansas Liberia Metropolitan Museum of F Art Central Park Hlayes Peter Klaphdor

Dartmouth News Summary of Upcoming Events

Prof. Robert Fletcher and Thayer School students will visit New York and Boston to inspect public buildings. The Dartmouth Pinafore Company will stage H. M. S. Pinafore in Lebanon Franklin Concord Manchester and Dover during a one week recess starting April 7. Prof Gulliver of Andover Theological Seminary will deliver the annual address June 20. St Thomas Episcopal Church marks 25 years in Hanover with observance April 6.

Hanover N.H Robert Fletcher Thayer School of Civil Engineering New York Boston Dartmouth Pinafore Company H. M.S. Pinafore Lebanon Franklin Concord Manchester Dover Dartmouth Christian Fraternity Gulliver Andover Theological Seminary St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church

Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company April circular

The April circulars state no change in line and city prices. Harbor rates rise by 20 cents per ton for lump and steamboat and 25 cents for broken egg stove and chestnut due to higher canal tolls. Eastern prices remain unchanged.

Philadelphia Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company

Chilians Report a Bloodless Victory and Bombardment

A Panama cablegram says Moquegua was occupied by 14,000 Chileans with no resistance and Arica endured three days of bombardment causing land damage. A separate report from Lima dated the 18th notes a Chilean defeat with about 1,300 to 1,400 casualties among invasion forces.

Arica Washington Panama Moquegua New York Lima Department of

Reports of British Operations From Cabui and Lahore

Despatches detail British actions near Fort Battie beyond Gundamuk with casualties among lieutenants and sepoys. Kabul/Cabul letters note raids by Mahomed Jan and Hazara forces, with British dispersal efforts at Jellalabad and strategic questions on Afghanistan’s future governance and borders.

Cabui Lahore London Fort Battie Gundamuk Sirda Afghanistan Cabul Jellalabad the Times Mahomed Jan Sharfur Times Cabal Ghuznee Maidan

Hartmann the Nihilist Escapes by Blunder in Paris

London dispatch reports Hartmann the Nihilist escape tied to a blunder by Russian officials. It notes De Freycinet’s extradition memo, Orloff’s claim transfer, and adds sensational items about Parnell, groans and rotten eggs at Cork Farmers Club, and an orange thrown at Parnell.

London Paris M. de Freycinet France Hartmann Russia Orloff Parnell St. Petersburg Alexander Bulgaria William Germany

War in Colombia Escalates as Isaacs Seizes Government

From Panama comes news of continued unrest in Antioquia as Isaacs, who overthrew Restrepo, claims control of the state government and seeks recognition from Bogota. Forces loyal to Restrepo prepare to depose Isaacs with Colombian guard battalions, while U S ships near Bocas Del Toro monitor activity.

Panama Colombia Antioquia Isaacs Restrepo Union Bogota Freijulo United States Bocas del Toro Laguna Chiyiqui Vineta Callao Ciannet Ilo Vitor Arica Mentegua

Movement to establish American Independent Church grows

Large meetings in the Breecker Buildings discussed forming an American Independent Church. Rev. Fathers Quinn Wood and Broderick spoke, noting many priests are joining, with Quinn as president receiving daily letters. Communications from Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian conferences in Baltimore Philadelphia and New Jersey endorsed the effort.

New York Breecker Fathers Quinn Wood Broderick Father Quinn Baltimore Philadelphia New Jersey

New York Tailors Seek 25 Percent Raise or Strike

The shop tailors protective union in New York petitioned employers for a 25 percent wage increase, threatening a strike if refused. Tailors now earn 36 to 10 weekly but seek at least 10 more. Piano makers canceled parade plans in favor of a grand concert next week after vigorous union speeches. Packing box makers, earning eight to twelve dollars weekly, resolved to strike without higher pay. Journeymen horse shoers formed an association to push for wage hikes.

New York Shop Tailors’ Protective Union Tailors’ Union Journeymen Horseshoers

New Hampshire Farmer Shot At Home by Midnight Burglar

In Portsmouth NH a 75 year old Candia resident, Jefferson Healy, was shot in the temple during a nighttime intrusion. The burglar escaped, leaving a broken pump handle and burnt matches. neighbors assisted as a doctor said the wound is not dangerous. Sheriff Kent followed leads about a mile east of Healy’s home and a second sighting described a tall quick runner in a dark coat matching Healy’s description.

South America Mr. Healy Candia N. H Portsmouth Jefferson Healy Healy Raymond Line Hesly

Kansas City Hospital Fire Destroys Inmates and Building

A thunderstorm fire consumed the City Hospital near Kansas City, leaving eighteen inmates exposed to the rain as they were evacuated. Several patients, already ill, face possible death from exposure as only the women’s ward offered shelter for the night. The fire’s toll includes the main building’s destruction and mass displacement of patients.

Kansas City City Hospital City

Miners Die in Gaston Coal Mine Explosion

Wheeling report states that yesterday at 3 PM an explosion in the Gaston coal mine at Fairmount West Virginia took the lives of miners James Reese and James Work. Several others escaped with injuries from burns and bruises.

Wheeling W. Va Gaston Fairmount James Reese James Work

Lightning Hits 10,000 Barrel Tank at Fox Farm Pipe Line

Pittsburg reports a thunderstorm in Foxburgh last night caused a direct strike that set ablaze and destroyed a full 10,000 barrel oil tank owned by the Fox Farm Pipe Line. No injuries reported.

Pittsburg Foxburgh Fox Farm

Laborer Kills Wife in Springfield Beating

Patrick Fenton, a laborer, killed his wife this morning in Springfield with a heavy wooden mallet. He was arrested, and jealousy was cited as the motive.

Chicago Ill Patrick Fenton Springfield

Baltiamore Grain Operator Upshur Johnson Dies by Own Action

Upshur Johnson a notable grain operator at Baltiamore died Sunday by his own hand in a self-inflicted shooting incident. Authorities report no additional injuries and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Upshur Johnson Baltiamore Shootice

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