Rumors on Hayes Conference Move to Remove Collector Arthur
A dubious April report claims Republicans advised by President Hayes to dismiss New YorkCollector Arthur to avoid a Senate clash. Garfield reportedly met Conkling. details clash with Administration stance. The piece notes Garfield had a conference but doubts authenticity. Major topics: internal commerce experts, bankrupt law, currency, Chinese immigrant tax, treasury agent charges, and a North Adams postmaster nomination.
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Republicans Clash Over Cuts in House Proceedings
Republicans in the House vigorously fight every proposition to cut expenses led by Speaker Randall. The debate turns lively as they dodge the central issues, challenging the measures and sparking sharp exchanges.
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Senate committee authorizes report on Gen Shields retirement bill
The Senate Committee on Military Affairs authorized Senator Cockrell to report the House bill placing Gen James Shields on the retired list without amendment. The panel reserved liberty to propose or oppose amendments in the Senate. The President also sent nominations for U S officials and naval appointments.
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Newell Case and Daring Policeman Highlight April News
In New York April 30 reports, Rev. Hodge denies Mrs Tilton ever spoke to him about the Beecher case while noting Mrs Tilton’s illness and limited visiting. A plan to stimulate export to Brazil proposes a Brazilian company with Rio exhibition building for American manufacturers. Ex-Congressman Fox and ex-Judge Hogan fight at Stevens House, halted by Policeman Muldoon. Mrs Newell’s suit over 4000 dollars and the Dry Dock Savings Bank run ending, with German Savings Bank relief anticipated.
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City Bankruptcies and Failures Reported in New York April
New York reports several major failures including Benjamin Wood with liabilities of 233,956 and Henry Lawrence & Sons with about half a million. causes cited as family disputes, estate issues, and real estate losses. The Sun cites April New York failures totaling 7,658,726 with assets at 2,752,653. Additional bankruptcies in Manchester and other cities list varied liabilities and limited assets, with figures for Jesse F. Eddy, C. W. Bryan, Lloyd B. Baldwin, Silas B. Sheldon and others.
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McNab & Harlin Manufacturing Company
Michael Norton
Bulletin
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Warner
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Rye
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Laconia
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Pittsfield
Jesse F. Eddy
Fall River
William R. Parks
Palmer
Mass
C. W. Bryan
Springfield
Lloyd BE. Baldwin
Silas B. Sheldon
Holyoke
Cimbria Arrives at South West Harbor with Russian Crew
The steamer Cimbria of Hamburg arrives at South West Harbor chartered by a Russian Government agent. She lies under orders with 6090 steerage Finns and 63 cabin passengers aboard, no cargo, ship stores, or crew access granted. Reportedly bound for Baltic ports to pick up Russian sailors, with New York English residents debating privateering and treaty limits.
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Rumors of Russian Move on Constantinople Stir Europe
London reports from St. Petersburg allege Russia may occupy Constantinople after Turkey’s San Stefano stance. Gen Ignatieff says Russia will not yield, aims to end the eastern question at congress, while Baltic Fleet and Cronstadt ships prepare for action.
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Wages Cut Proposed as Distress Grows in Ashton District
John Bright spoke in Manchester condemning Cabinet deceit as masters at Ashton under Lyne plan wage reductions to match North and Northeast Lancashire. Distress widens with Blackburn women and children forced to beg amid obdurate stand by both sides.
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Utica Ithaca and Elmira Railroad Sale Leads to Reorg Plan
In New York on April 30 the Utica Ithaca and Elmira Railroad was sold under Supreme Court judgment. Initial bids rose to 225000 before a Burt bondholder compromise prompted a new sale. Lindley for English bondholders won at 50000, setting stage for reorganization by English creditors. Lake Shore and Michigan Southern 1877 results show freight 9476608, passengers 3203199, other 825351. total 13505158, expenses 8963965, net gain 166000. Vanderbilt notes 92 Ashtabula casualties settled for, 453800 earnings absorbed, stockholders received 2 percent.
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Andover Conference Meets in Lawrence Reflecting Sabbath Restraint
The annual meeting of the Andover Conference of Congregational Churches convened at Central Church Lawrence under Rev. Joshua Coit, with J G Butterick as scribe. An essay on awakening sleepy Christians preceded temperance talks tied to the Murphy movement, a fall meeting set for Andover, and resolutions urging restraint on Sunday excursions.
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J. Merrill
George F. Wright
Andover
Charles J. Barrows
J. B. Seabury
Lowell
Clark Carter
Lawrence
F. M. Sprague
Chelmsford
G. Sargent
Methuen
J. G. Butterick
Edward Taylor
Charles D. Barrows
George H. Ide
Rivers flood New England cause mill closures and travel delays
The Merrimac and Nashua rivers rise about thirteen feet above high water, halting work at Jackson Manufacturing and prompting backwater issues. Soubegan river runs high. Naticook brook dam fails causing heavy property damage. In Manchester six feet of water floods the Amoskeag dam as mills shut down and mail service is impacted.
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Thornton’s Ferry
Danforth’s Corner
Milford
Manchester
Amoskeag
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Weather and fires hit Rhode Island towns in brief
A four year old drowned in Woonsocket. A Newport house struck by lightning caused about $500 damage. Reverend Parry installed as pastor of First Presbyterian. Dr Withrow of Boston preached. A Middletown lightning strike injured Robinson Barker and damaged his house by about $300. Newport businessman John D. Dennis stricken with paralysis and in critical condition. Captain Carson to command Manhattan at Oswego. successor Baker previously at Newbern station. A Perry mill strike ends with mills running. eight workers left Aquidneck mill. Second Baptist Church in Newport torn over pastor call to Rev N B Thompson with dissenters inviting former pastor Rev A Malcolm. Providence Cathedral to be rebuilt with basement contract awarded for $23,700. new cathedral to cost about $200,000 and seat 3000. brown stone walls from Portland quarries.
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Alexander Asher
Newport
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Boston
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John D. Dennis
John Carson
United States Revenue
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Newbern
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Perry Mill
Newport Monda
Aquidneck
Second Baptist Church of
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Brooklyn
A. Malcolm
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Mystery Russian Cruiser Waits at Southwest Harbor
Passengers on the steamer Cimbria are a 60 officers and 600 seamen of the Russian Imperial Navy under Count Grisepbert. The liner carries stores including coal for ten days, deny arms, and hostages await orders while German officers and a Russian nobleman aboard show no shore activity beyond routine. The Collector reports papers correct. officials speculate Cimbria intends to await hostilities with England and transfer crew to a swift American port cruiser for Atlantic raiding, using Mount Desert’s harbor as a discreet base.
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Early 19th Century Cleric Dies Amid Long Public Service
Dorchester District Boston mourns a pioneer of New England Methodism aged 82 from pneumonia and typhoid. Born in Salem New Hampshire, licensed 1521, ordained 1824, elder at Wilbraham 1826. Led over twenty Massachusetts Connecticut Vermont Rhode Island churches, attended General Conference 1832 and 1840, married twice, six sons and two daughters. Described as a powerful pulpit force with revival influence. superannuate 1863, supernumerary 1864, active in ministry 55 years. Also notes death of James Loudon of Boston, prominent plumber, and obituary of Mrs. Lewis of Barnstable aged 69. Includes Hon Thomas G. Simmons.
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Notable Maine Centennial Figures and Local News
Mr Daniel Davis of Washington aged 100 on February 14. Mr and Mrs Jacob Pearson of Portland celebrate their golden wedding Monday evening. Proposes a Brunswick monument to Rev Dr Adams. Savage the Belgrade murderer out on bail behaves poorly. Kennebec River high after heavy rain. one town reports ten foot rise, no damage. Kittery town meeting on Luther P Call defalcation. bondsmen to be settled. Carrie M Smith, 25, vanished after leaving Ferry Village for Portland. foul play feared.
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Census of Littleton shows population by Temperance Reform Club
The Littleton census completed the 15th inst notes 2739 residents with 1048 members of the Temperance Reform Club. Project work on a new bridge across the Ammonoosuc at the woollen factory began Tuesday morning with an estimated cost of 2500 dollars, 500 subscribed by Henry L. Tu ton. The New Hampshire Agricultural College graduating class includes Ezra Eastman Adams Elmer Kilburn and Charles Edward Record. A Naval Board of Inspectors arrived in Portsmouth to inspect the U S steamer Omaha with powder being removed. The Crawford and White Mountain Houses report winter improvements and plans to open by June 15. A Farmington and Rochester Railroad directors board was elected with J F Cloutman as president and other officers named. Fabyan House stockholders choose a directorate. property valued at 160000 with 110000 buildings and 50000 furniture plans for repainting and leasing.
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Manchester
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Fitchburg
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Portsmouth
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G. N. Eastman
Fabyan House
Sylvester Marsh
Mt. Washington Railroad
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Sturbridge
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Funeral of William Evarts Held in Winsor Church
Funeral services for William Evarts were held Tuesday forenoon at St. Pauls Church Winsor, despite heavy rain. Relatives and friends attended. his son Allen lies ill in New York. The casket was adorned with flowers and remains were taken to the new cemetery.
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North Brookfield seeks a national bank with $50,000 capital
Across a wide set of local notes a national bank petition appears in North Brookfield with a capital target of $50,000. Other items include a golden anniversary in Sturbridge, robberies in Newburyport area, railway slides delaying travel, and community notices from Townsend to Fitchburg.
Water Colors on View at Palmer and Co Gallery
W Hilliard displays a growing collection of water colors in a Boston gallery with vivid landscapes and coastal scenes. The Enneking collection at Williams Everett's impresses, Venice and Bavarian subjects appear, plus Manchester and Boston suburb scenes. figures and still life are praised. The exhibition, with small and large works, will be sold Thursday and Friday.
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