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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1878

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Russian steamer Cimbria at Southwest Harbor awaits orders

Ellsworth Maine May 1 The Cimbria lies at anchor off Southwest Harbor with little shore contact. Stormy weather hampers activity while Russian officers discuss inland excursions if conditions clear. Captain Badenhausen suggests crews may be headed for the Pacific to man Russian ships there. Several officers have previously visited the Pacific coast and Asia. The Russian commander has telegraphed New York's Russian Consulate today.

Ellsworth Cimbria Southwest Harbor Badenhausen Pacific America China Japan New York

Senate Deliberates on Bankrupt Law Repeal and Judiciary Referral

Special despatch from Washington outlines Senate debate over repealing the Bankrupt law with amendments, then referring the bill to the Judiciary Committee to refine it. It notes a revised effective date of January 1, 1879, and predicts further House reconciliation and possible stalemate at session end.

Washington Senate House Judiciary Committee Edmunds Christiancy Christianey Matthews McMillan Committee On Judiciary Yeas OWS Messrs Allison Anthony Bayard Blaine Burnside Cameron Pennsylvania Davis Illnois West Virginia Ferry Grover Hamlin Hoar Howe Lamar McPherson Merriman Mitchell Padadock Ransom Sargent Salisbury Thurman Nayss Messrs Bailey Barnum Beck Booth Cockrell Coke Dennis Eaton Eustis Harris Hereford Hill Kellogg McCreery McDonald Maxey Morrill Rollins Voorhees Wadleigh Wallace Chaffee Spencer Dorsey Ingalls Dawes Patterson Oglesby Wisconsin Garland Withers Plumb Teller Mr Beck Illinois Conkling

House in Committee on Legislative Appropriation Bill

The House debated the Legislative Appropriation bill in Committee of the Whole. Members sparred over clerical staffing in the Surgeon-General's office and pension processing, with Republicans accusing Democrats of obstructing pension payments. A vote on Finley's amendment passed 104 to 67, and a surgeon-general plumber detail was approved. The panel then moved to increase General Land Office staff before adjourning without final action.

Washington House Finley Conger Bragg Michigan Congress Atkins Messrs Cox Ohio Baker Indiana Chittenden New York Durham Kentucky Tennessee Garfield Randall Messrs Beebe Banning Want Connecticut Cannon Illinois Surgeon-General’s Bureau Dunnell General Land Office

Crooked Official Charged With Fraud and Extortion

An official faces charges of fraud and extortion after investigations found he pocketed numerous thousands. The case alleges illicit取ments of public funds and coercive schemes to extract payments, with prosecutors pursuing full penalties and accountability.

Fremonts in Destitution Shocks New York Court and Society

New York May 1 The World reports Gen John C Fremont his wife and son Frank driven to utter destitution since selling his library. Once wealthy, the Fremonts lost city and Hudson villa living on Madison Avenue. Sheriff sales left only portraits and a heroically saved oil portrait of Mrs Fremont. The family sought aid from Thurlow Weed and friends aided from New Jersey, while the eldest son serves in the navy and Frank remains ill.

John C. Fremont Louis J. Jennings THE Express John F. Henry & CO Helmbold New York Frank Gen. Fremont Washington Randall Gen. Webb Hudson Tarrytown Sing Sing Fremont Madison Avenue Seventy-fourth Street Neghbors Miss Fremont Gen Col. Benton Thurlow Weed New Jersey Navy

Abduction Controversy Over Orphan Girl in Baltimore Case

A Baltimore despatch reports 14 year old adopted daughter of Mr and Mrs Grove abducted by Father Gaffney at Frederick City while church services were held. Gaffney claimed the girl was an orphan from Boston and placed her for upbringing. He removed her to the Sisters of Charity in Baltimore claiming she faced immoral influences.

Seward James B. Edmonds Iowa City Paris Iowa Torbert Edmonds Dresden Evarts New York Baltimore Grove Gaffney Frederick City Mr Grove Boston Father Gaffney Young Grove Frederick Sisters of Charity

Marvellous Virginia Progenitor with 550 Descendants

Owen Adkins of Pittsylvania county Virginia is the living progenitor of about 550 children. He married twice and his wives bore twenty four children, plus forty six concubines giving seventy children. Sixty six survive, oldest son of first wife is 71, daughter 70, both with large families. Most descendants live within five miles, area named Adkintown.

Owen Adkins Pittsylvania County Giin Adkintown

Sitting Bull seeks peace with United States

General Sheridan received a Miles report from Fort Keogh stating Sitting Bull and 144 chiefs sent a half-breed to inquire about peace terms. Miles replies that peace is possible if hostilities end and ponies and guns are surrendered, with cattle and property in return. The government will provide for friendly Indians in peace.

Chicago Sheridan Miles Sitting Bull

Western Communists Strike Tired Metropolis Handling Arms

About 200 members of the Socialistic Workingmen's Protective Association in St Louis meet weekly at Washington Hall. They own Springfield rifles and expect more. Funds come from local subscriptions and some East donations. They aim to defend meetings from police and arrest without warrants. The party reportedly numbers 5900 to 6000 locally and 50,000 to 60,000 nationally, all sworn members.

St Louis Socialistic Workingmen’s Protective Association Washington Hall

Noyes Case Resumed In U S Court At Washington

The case involving Benjamin Noyes, arrested as a fugitive from New Jersey on Gov McClellan’s requisition for conspiracy to defraud in the New Jersey Mutual Insurance matter, returned to the U S Court before Judge Nixon. Much testimony was taken including Noyes himself, but no conclusion reached.

Trenton N. J Benjamin Noyes Washington City New Jersey Gov. McClellan New Jersey Mutual Insurance Company United States Nixon Noyes

Opening of the 1878 International Exhibition in Paris

Paris May 1 The opening ceremonies of the International Exhibition of 1878 were held amid sun and showers with a vast, eager crowd. Royal figures including the Prince of Wales and Crown Prince of Denmark attended as Marshal MacMahon declared the exhibition open after speeches by M Tesseren e De Bort and himself. The grand procession traversed the Trocadero to Champ de Mars, with royal escorts, military displays, and a dynamic reception from officials and spectators despite rainy intervals and crowded galleries.

Paris France Marshal MacMahon Elysee Flere M. de Bort Trocadero Palace Champ de Mars Champ de Mars Palace Council of State Senate Chamber of Deputies Prince of Wales Crown Prince of Denmark Prince Amadeus Prince Henry of Holland Prince of Orange Don Francis d’ Assise Trocadero MacMahon Crown Prince of Denmark Horse Guards Isabella of Spain Mme. MacMahon Eee Seine Passy Champ Elysees Tuileries Chasseurs Palace of Institute Legion of Honor Army Kapp Gate Klysee M. Tessserence de Bort Republic Marshal Ata M. Krantz Oendee Bridge Jena Magenta Isabella Ee de Mars

John Morrissey Dies At Saratoga After Long Life Of Defiant Pluck

John Morrissey died at 7:30 PM in Saratoga. The Troy-born fighter, politician, and racecourse owner rose from poverty to fame through boxing and gambling, later serving in Congress and the New York State Assembly. He married Susy Smith, befriended Vanderbilt, built influence in Saratoga racing, and left a legacy of resilience and a strict, loyal code. He died with his wife and staff nearby, after a career marked by brutal bouts and unexpected political ascent. Uncertain will status noted. funeral planned in Troy.

Saratoga N. Y John Morrissey New York Father McMenemy Morrissey Charles Reed Spencer Troy Templemore County Tipperary Ireland Tim Peggy America New York City John Patsy McCormick Clinton South Berkshire Albany Johnny Morrissey Izzy Lazarus Izzy California Panama San Francisco Susy Smith Capt. Smith Hudson Commodore Vanderbilt Commodore Vanderbilt West Troy Heenan John C. Heenan Benecia Canada Fortune Congress Augustus Schell Saratoga Race-Course

Britain and Russia Tangle Over Eastern Question News

London reports a Constantinople despatch stating the British fleet will return to Ismid in two days after exercises in the Sea of Marmara. Todleben’s effort for a simultaneous withdrawal fails as Russian ambitions grow. Italian and German diplomacy features, with Rome denying mediation and Berlin awaiting talks. Belgrade notes furloughed soldiers returning, and St. Petersburg agency cites no change as parley continues. An imperial ukase orders 48 fresh battalions with three artillery brigades and 144 guns.

London Constantinople Ismid Sea of Marmara Todieben England Porte Todleben Shumla Varna Batoum Tchaknedje Derkos Rome Cairoli Italy Count Corti Belgrade St. Petersburg San Stefano Cross Russia Turkey Congress Berlin Bismarck the Times Salaroff Bosnia and Herzegovina

Preston Mills Strike Threatens Lockout By May 8

Notices posted in Preston mills warn that if strike action does not end by May 8 the mills will close. A Blackburn telegram says a master lockout could embrace the Ulverston to Colne artery with wide branches. Weavers at Darwen reaffirm demand for wage cuts only with shorter hours, while some mills see gains from stock clearance. Disturbance occurred at Burnley as workers faced reductions.

London Preston Blackburn Ulverston Colne Church Acrington Darwen Burnley

Quebec Election Turbulence Prompts Troop Deployment

Across Quebec crowds at the Pool House trigger troop dispersal during local legislative voting. Reports from Stanstead and other locales note Liberal leads, arrests for firearms, and ongoing post riot injuries. The provincial government debates reconstruction with reshuffles in key posts as elections loom.

Wellesley Appointed First Secretary in Vienna Embassy

London May 1 Col Wellesley now named First Secretary to the British Embassy at Vienna after recent recall as military attache at St Petersburg. Also notes Blackburn card-room complaints of lack of support and threats of Union violence if assistance is not given. Berlin May 1 Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin expected to wed Grand Duchess Anastasia, daughter of Russian Grand Duke Michael.

London Col. Wellesley St. Petersburg Vienna Blackburn Berlin Mecklenburg Schwerin Anastasia Michael

Bankruptcies Reported with Large Liabilities in U S

New York May 1 Thomas Gearty contractor adjudged voluntary bankrupt. Liabilities 460000 with 413165 secured. Assets mortgaged real estate. Edna P Steers former partner in Steers Ackert lumber dealers files bankruptcy petition with liabilities 269028 including 206990 secured and 53150 unsecured. Other failures include Tapley of Springfield owed 210597 with 101200 secured. E M Wesson Springfield owes 6021 with 4521 secured. Andrew P Chapin Blandford 4619 with 825 secured. Galpin Bliss Springfield 3856 unsecured. Luther Bliss Jr private debts 7505 unsecured. A M Galpin private debts 1036 unsecured. William B Clark Worcester owes 20590 with 0 secured. William G E Pope New Bedford owes 151515 with 25559 secured. Principal unencumbered assets 200 real estate 500 notes 2000 accounts. Petitions in bankruptcy filed at Manchester NH by several individuals.

New York Thomas Gearty Edna P. Steers Steers & Ackert Jesse F. Tapley Springfield Mass Milton Bradley & Co E. M. Wesson Andrew P. Chapin Blandford William G. E. Pope New Bedford Manchester N. H Henry P. Wilson Sanbornton George E. Putney Put

A River Disaster at Memphis Explodes Tow Boat

A tow-boat Warner from New Orleans to St Louis exploded its boilers near the elevator waking a wrecked scene on the river. The blast hurled the pilot house skyward, set the wreck on fire, and left many injured or missing. Among the saved were John W Poe Jacob Cox Capt George Dawson Napoleon Devenney John Sullivan Clara Blank Barney Cassidy Christopher Auschuiz Nicholas Gobb Dixon Kennett and William Radcliffe. The boat carried 25 crew members but exact fatalities unknown due to chaos and hospital evacuations.

Memphis Warner New Orleans St. Louis de Soto John W. Poe Jacob Cox Poe George Dawson Napoleon Devenney John Sullivan Clara Blank Barney Cassidy Christopher Auschuiz Nicholas Gobb

Railway Interests Annual Meeting Elects Lake Shore Directors

At the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway annual stockholders meeting in Cleveland on May 1, directors were elected. The slate includes William H. Vanderbilt Augustus Schell Samuel F. Barger Cornelius Van derbilt William K. Vanderbilt John E. Burrill Francis P. Freeman Henry B. Payne Amasa Stone Albert Keep William L. Scott Charles M. Reed and Rasselas Brown, representing multiple cities.

Cleveland, O The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway William H. Vanderbilt Augustus Schell Samuel F. Barger Cornelius Vanderbilt William K. Vanderbilt John E. Burrill Francis P. Freeman New York Henry B. Payne Amasa Stone Cleveland Albert Keep Chicago William L. Scott Charles M. Reed Erie Rasselas Brown Warren

Fires Destroy Tanneries and Factories in Several Towns

Fire swept Far num's tannery on the Preston side in Norwich today damaging the Howe Cement Company building. Loss about 2096 with no insurance. In Tiverton McKinnon's foundry and plough factory along with a blacksmith shop and several dwellings burned, losses range 15000 to 20000, insured under 1000. Keene saw the house and barn of Francis French burned in the evening, Warren W. Mason occupant. loss around 2500, insured. cause not determined.

Norwich Farnum’s Tannery Preston Howe Cement Company Tiverton Ont Francis French Warren W. Mason

Fire Destroys Schooner St. Lawrence Near Milwaukee

Off Milwaukee on May 1 the schooner St. Lawrence caught fire from boiling pitch in the galley. Attempts to abandon ship failed when the boat capsized, drowning Captain Martin Larkinis and passenger Arthur Piplow of Gifford. The remaining crew were saved by the schooner Granada. The St. Lawrence was owned by Captain Larkins.

Milwaukee Wis St. Lawrence Martin Larkinis Arthur Piplow Gifford, Ill Granada Larkins

Governor signs Costley death warrant execution set

Annapolis May 1 Gov Carroll has signed the death warrant of Edward Costley alias Edward Dorsey convicted in Frederick county of murdering Edward Costley Jr the execution date is fixed for June 25.

Annapolis

Death in Greenfield Arsenic Tragedy Follows Rejected Marriage

John Emery a 23 year old resident of Orange died this morning in Greenfield after taking arsenic Monday night. The act followed the rejection of a marriage proposal by a young lady of Orange. He left no note and the motive is believed to be romantic distress.

Greenfield Mass John Emery Orange

Winter Birds Breeding Noted In Vermont Pine Finch Seen

Burlington Free Press describes the little pine finch as abundant across central and northern Vermont this winter. The bird, under five inches, flax brown with black streaks, feeds on evergreen cone seeds and has been observed breeding late winter and early spring, with nests and young noted in Thetford.

Vermont Burlington Free Press Dean Worcester Thetford

Youthful couple wed in Albion amid underage bride

A youth aged 18 and a 13 year old bride were married in Albion recently. Other items note Mrs C P Lane of Levison suing James Hudson for 1000 dollars for selling liquor to her husband, a Gardiner investor holding 90000 dollars in Sazamore mill paper, and the new Court Street Free Bank Church at Auburn dedicated with Rev Mr Mariner delivering the ceremony.

Albion C. P. Lane Levison James Hudson Gardiner 13 Sazamore Mill Fall River Court Street Fockfield Portland Reuben Frost Smithfield Sarah Rust Lucy Cowell Belgrade Merk Steward Novik Anson Hve Steward Unitarian Society Waterville John Adams Bellows Boston Bellows Justice Bellows New Hampshire Lewiston Walton Auburn Sawings Bank Isles of Shoals Laighton Brothers Appledore Oceanic Maine Augusta Appledore Island Massachusetts Lairhton Brothers

Various New Hampshire Items From Manchester to Concord

News from Concord Hanover Manchester and surrounding towns notes a European health trip for Rev George H Scott, a Plymouth man to occupy Sanbornton home, and a cod catch by Capt Thandeus Perkins. Courthouse verdict in Rowell v Boston and Maine RR totals 532942, while Judge Sargent presides over Dartmouth alumni meeting in Concord.

George H. Scott Congregational Church Plymouth Europe L. B. Hathorn Boston Sanbornton Thandeus C. Perkins Hampton C. B. Bouton New York Journal of Cowcmerce Chicago Kearsarge Manchester and Keene Exeter Odlin Furher Henry M. Pav Dartmouth College United States Naval Observatory Washington Hanover Dartmouth Observatory Merrimac North Bocewen Concord Charles Thompson Troy N. H Ruvand Newmarket St. Patrick’s Church Niggt Oatis and Rossbach James Fisk Cheshire County New Hampshire J. E. Sargent Sons of Temperance Warner John D. Fife Union Dover

St Albans Methodists Raise 12500 for Church Fund

Vermont report notes the St Albans Methodists pledged 12500 on Sunday to complete their church and extinguish the Society's debt. Butter prices in St Albans ranged 15 to 20 cents per pound with fancy dairies higher. In Springfield Libby beat Rice in a 10 mile walking match, Libby finishing in 1 hour 22 minutes and Rice 1 hour 23 minutes 6 seconds after, Libby starting Rice a quarter mile behind.

St. Albans

Notable Local Deaths and Resignations in New England

Benjamin B. Covill of New Bedford died suddenly. Rev. R H Davis resigns from Granby Congregational Church to serve as missionary to Japan on July 1. Springfield considers Holly steam heating for city streets. Fitchburg’s American House estate sells for 830,060 to M J Sherman and L W Cummings. Cummings & Son to run it. Dalton and St Clair, Lawrence arrestees, linked to Marlboro thefts worth 69. Brass goods revival at Haydenville factory resumes with about 30 workers. A 5-year-old New Bedford boy’s tainted dose endangers a 16-month-old. recovery uncertain. Andover Seminary declines pastorate. three graduates to foreign missions in Africa and India. Lowell council rejects liquor commissioner election. many license applications. Charity fund trusteeship transfer sought due to will formalities. Amherst College commencement week program outlined with speakers and events.

Benjamin B. Covill New Bedford R. H. Davis Granby Japan Springfield Lockport N. Y Fitchburg M. J. Sherman L. W. Cummings Dalton and St. Clair Lawrence Garaner & Wetherbee Merlboro Marlboro Haydenville Northampton John Gammons Robert Monroe Frank E. Mills Andover Theological Seminary Shirley George H. Gutterson Andover Africa James L. Fowle Woburn John FP. Jones Shenandoah City India Lowell Probate Court Charity Fund Jonathan Tyler Amherst College Seelye Washington Gladden Sprinfield Hyde Philharmonic Club of Boston The College Glee Club Stewart L. Woodford New York

Bishop Hendricken Silver Jubilee Celebrated in Rhode Island

Right Rev. Dr Hendricken marks twenty five years of priesthood with a cathedral ceremony. The celebration also observed six years since his consecration as bishop, highlighting his work in 45 diocese parishes and about 20000 confirmations. He plans a Europe trip next month to Rome and Ireland to view marble for the new cathedral corner stone.

Hendricken Providence Rome Pius Leo XI Ireland

Johnston's Grand New York Dry Goods Emporium

A detailed profile of MESSRS J. AND C. JOHNSTON noting their rise in New York retail. Describes location at Broadway and Big Bacon Street near Madison Square and Union Square, five story stone building, and vast departments from silks to lace, bonnets, costumes, millinery, shoes, carpets, and wholesale space. Highlights annual exposition plans and key importers from Europe, with emphasis on quality, variety, and assembly line efficiency.

New York London Paris Messrs Johnston Broadway Big Bacay Street Fifth Avenue Adison Square Union Square Manhattan Island Brooklyn Europe Bonnet’s Vapissiere Ballon’s Giraud Brussels Saxony

Proceedings of Vermont Methodist conference at Woodstock

The thirty fourth session of the Vermont annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church met at the Woodstock Methodist Church, beginning at 9 o clock with Bishop Haven presiding. The day included candidate examinations, a sermon by L O Sherburne, and communion administered by P Merrill. The roll showed seventy members. R Morgan reelected secretary. new assistants and officers named. total membership 120. Meetings continued with station reports, book concern notes, and evening sermon by J W Gurnsey from Milton using II Corinthians.

Woodstock Vermont The Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Church Bishop Haven L. O. Sherburne Perkinsville P. Merrill Williamstown H. P. Cushing R. Morgan R Morgan Spencer P. M. Frost D. H. Bicknell J.M.C. Fulton Railroad Foster Troy N. Y M. C. Cumming New England H. A. Spencer St. Albans J. P. Magee Wrete

Mining stocks list from San Francisco market report

San Francisco market page lists closing prices for mining stocks with names such as Turrand Prize 7% Lale & Norcross 3 Julia Consolidated 13% Justice 6 Mexican 15g Northern Belle Overman 316 Raymond & El Libs Savage 3% Sierra Nevada 53 Silver Hill 24 Union Consolidated 6L6 Yellow Jacket and other noted issuers like Gould & Curry and Eureka Consolidated. The report aggregates prices and performance across multiple mining companies actively traded.

Turrand Prize Lale & Norcross Julia Consolidated Justice Northern Belle Ae Eerste Overman Raymond & el Libs Savage Sierra Nevada Silver Hill Union Consolidat Yellow Jacket

Hartford Residents Lead Europe Trip In Record Numbers

Hartford grows its overseas travel with more locals touring Europe this year than any prior season. In other notes, Prof. Dwight of the New Britain Normal School may resign for a Vassar College professorship. Rings from the engine Salisbury’s bell roam Tariffville relics as locals wear them. A New Haven man Kieber, startled by a fire alarm, has not regained full speech and is learning anew under a doctor’s care. In Hartford politics, City Attorney contest shows 24 votes for Chapman and 23 for Cole, with a writ of quo warranto discussed and a possible withdrawal if Chapman’s oath stands.

Hartford Europe Dwight New Britain Counci Chapman Mr Cole Cole Mr Chapman

Revolt In Lerdo Inaugurated By Gen Macharro And Officers

News in brief reports Gen Macharro and several Lerdo officers left yesterday for Rio Grandeo to inaugurate a revolution. Other items note Gen Ord distributing troops on the Pecos and in the Northwest to intercept Indians from reservations, Sheriff Rockwell of Bellefontaine Ohio shot dead by Amos Inskeep while levying on cattle, a New Orleans to St Louis vessel exploded near Memphis with presumed loss, three convicts Heany McKeeever and Devere escaped from Buffalo N Y penitentiary to Canada, and the unveiling ceremony for Andrew Johnson’s monument postponed.

Macharro Lerdo Rio Grandeo Ord Pecos Rockwell Bellefontaine Ohio Amos Inskeep New Orleans St.uis Emphis Aes Michael Heany James McKeeever John Devere Buffalo N. Y Canada Greenville Enn Andrew Johnson

Notable 19th Century Deaths of Hatter Genin and Others

Basal John N. Genin, famed New York hatter, died aged 69. He once paid $225 for a Jenny Lind concert ticket, boosting his fame. Dr N J Osario of Portsmouth died at sea en route to Matanzas to claim his late wife’s restored estates. Major Jacob R. Snyder of Sonoma, a Fremont Battalion pioneer and former U S Treasurer, died at 68. David Morrill of Norwich, a veteran Mason, aged 9, and relatives of Vermont’s Senator Merrill. Also listed are John D. Dennis, Dr Isaac B. French, James N. Ring, Julius Wetzlar, president of Capital Savings Bank of Sacramento, all deceased.

New York Jenny Lind Portsmouth N. H Matanzas Osorio

Strange May Day customs from Ireland Scotland and Lewis

The article describes Irish May Day practices such as burning a decoration bush, street nettle pranks, and protective green boughs against ill fortune. It notes Druids driving cattle through fire, and Scottish Highland rites including a grassy table feast where the black egg piece risked Baal sacrifice. In Lewis a river crossing superstition supposedly affects salmon.

Dublin Ireland Baal Island of Lewis Scotland

Gift to Yale Lands from Dr Porter Strengthens College Lectureships

Dr T D Porter of New York has given Yale College land on Lexington Avenue between Thirty-sixth and Thirty-seventh Streets. The gift, once valued at 750000, now realistically about half that, funds lectureships and professorships to promote learning virtue and truth. Annuities and mortgages complicate the deed, with $600 yearly for a lectureship on righteousness and $600 yearly to the Chinese Language chair, plus annual aid to disabled teachers. Porter, Yale Class of 1816 and nephew of Timothy Dwight, sought a modest announcement for the gift.

T. D. Porter New York Yale College Lexington Avenue Thirty-sixth Thirty-seventh Porter Third Avenue Timothy Dwight

Faulkner and Donnelly sue railroad for 50000 each

In RichMony Va on May 1 the Circuit Court of Richmond heard suits by Frederick Faulkner and L F Donnelly against the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company for damages of 50000 each from injuries in an February 2 accident. Faulkner lost a leg and Donnelly both legs.

RichMony Circuit Court of Richmond Frederick Faulkner L. F. Donnelly Charlestown W. Va Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company Faulkner Donnelly

Early Wheat Surges as Minnesota Crops Thrive

St. Paul Minnesota May 1 The Pioneer Press reports that thirty five points statewide indicate unprecedentedly thriving crops with the season a month ahead of schedule. Wheat acreage is up twenty percent from last year. Weather is favorable and prospects for a larger crop are good.

St. Paut Minn Pioneer Press

Bandits Raid Fort McKinney Area Rancho Theft

On May 1 Fort Fetterman Wyoming reports burglars entered John RK Smiths rancho near Fort McKinney stealing valuables and four horses and two muled. Frank Gronard led twenty cavalrymen from Fort McKinney to pursue the robbers across the surrounding country.

Fort Fetterman Wyoming John RK. Smith Fort McKinney Frank Gronard

Nominations Trace Indiana Congressional Race

The North District of Indiana in Indianapolis on May 1 nominated John R. Deffroth of Tippecanoe for Congress. The National Greenheckers backed Leroy Templeton of Benton at the same meeting.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana A. Frankfort John R. Deffroth Tippecanoe Congress National Greenheckers Leroy Templeton Benton County

King William Dominates Two Mile and Mile Dash at Nashville

In Nashville on May 1 the two mile race for all ages was a walkover by King William. Kensaw won the mule handicap in 1.45% and 1.475, while King William claimed the mile and a quarter dash in 2.12144 with Bergamot second.

Nashville Tenn King William Kensaw Bergamot

Decoration Day plans in Gettysburg announced

Gettysburg May 1 extensive preparations are underway to observe Decoration day. The address will be delivered by General Benjamin F. Butler. President Eaves and Postmaster General Key have accepted invitations to attend.

Gettysburg Ger Benjamin F. Butler Eaves Postminster-General Key

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