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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1879

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Cabinet Debates Indian Territory Invasion Threat

Washington May 6 The Cabinet focused on possible invasion of the Indian Territory by squatters. The Attorney General said 1866 Creek and Seminole treaties kept lands closed to white settlers, while Congress restricts military use. Officials agreed the Superintendent can call on troops to eject intruders and prevent a permanent foothold. Reports of silver mines were dismissed as a canard. Squatters may split into small groups crossing the line toward lands near the Canadian river north and south of its north fork. Carpenter reportedly headed north.

Washington Indian Territory Congress Superintendent of Indian Affairs Carpenter

STALWART REPUBLICANS INSIST ON FIRM STANCE ON ELECTION LAW

At a Washington meeting supporting colored emigration, former Senate Secretary Gorham denounced a faction for pushing a bill to compel the President to violate the oath and threaten enforcement by army force. He warned Republicans against compromising with such demands.

Washington Gorham Senate Conkling Burroughs Gen. Keifer United States Army of the

President to Sign Caucus Election Bill Amid Pressure

Washington dispatch reports the President will sign a bill to curb military interference with elections. Massachusetts lawmakers, aware of his support, caucused to sustain the measure. The House passed the Democratic Caucus Election bill 124 to 90 with no Republican votes in favor. insiders expect a presidential signature.

House Ladd Maine Judiciary Committee Robeson United States Conger Michigan Garfield Senate New York Washington Massachusetts Congress Boston Journal

Modifications of the legislative bill reported by Senate committee

The Senate committee reports changes to a legislative bill, detailing amendments and revisions. The action marks progress in the bill’s path through the chamber as lawmakers consider revised provisions and potential impacts.

Senate Committee

Colored Conference in Nashville Forms Permanent Body

The National Colored Conference met in Nashville with representatives from many states to address grievances of the colored people. John R. Lynch was named permanent chairman, and the body elected officers and adopted rules while debating best paths for equality and protection of rights in the South. Some Tennessee delegates protested seating limits, alleging political motives. A Nashville despatch speculated the gathering may support Grant.

Nashville Tenn National Colored Conference House of Representatives Tennessee Mississippi Kentucky Arkansas Missouri South Carolina Indiana Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio Oregon Nebraska Georgia Louisiana Alabama Pinchback John R. Lynch Lynch South Robert Nichols Lewis T. Kenner F. L. Barrett J. T. Rapier New York Grant

Manhattan Bank Robber Dobbs Arrested in Philadelphia

Detectives identify the prisoner held in Philadelphia as John Dobbs alias Kerrigan, a noted bank robber sought for the Manhattan Bank heist and the Judge Emmet home burglary. Steps begun to secure New York papers for his return, with a large reward likely.

Manhattan Philadelphia American Seamen’s Friend Society Horse Breeders’ Association New York Dorsey John Dobbs Kerrigan Connecticut Judge Emmet New Rochelle Dobbs Hall National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders Prospect Park Wendellin Smith John G. Chandler Justices of the Peace Sullivan County Rachel Helfrich United States Helfrich Wallace Ocean Steam Navigation Company Chamberlain Broadway Tabernacle Brooklyn Presbytery Messrs Mauder Nelson Rockwell St. John Alfred Taylor Sherwood Talmage Vandyke North River Pacific Mail Steamship Company City of Rio Janeiro Old Dominion

World’s Fair Organizers Deny Con vention Link

The Evening Post reports the official World’s Fair Executive Committee led by Henry Hilton and others repudiates a self styled Board of Trade Committee sending circulars nationwide about a June 18 National Convention. Members John C. Kippopper Edward E. Thorne and G. W. C. Clarke are named by critics as not holding real influence. Schultz Stranahan urge public clarity on who truly leads.

New York Evening Post Henry Hilton Abram Hewitt D. F. Appleton Fletcher Harper Richard M. Hoe Jackson Schultz William B. Dinsmore Board of Trade Committee John C. Kippopper Edward E. Thorne G. W. C. Clarke Jackson S. Schultz T. Stranahan

Advent Leader Davis to Be Arrested as Dangerous Lunatic

In Pocasset Massachusetts on May 6 A P Davis is thought to be hopelessly insane and authorities plan immediate arrest steps. The grave of a young victim remains guarded day and night. Freeman Abandons Bible Reading and Studies History at Barnstable jail.

Pocasset Mass A. P. Davis Freeman Barnstable

Chicago man pleads guilty to assault with intent to kill

Gray pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill for attempting to shoot Edwin Booth in Chicago Criminal Court. He was remanded for sentencing and an inquiry into his mental condition will be conducted.

Nashville Pinchback Lynch Grant Boston Massachusetts Kennel Club Music Hall United States Court Wilmington Del Harvard Congregational Church Brookline Alexander H. Stephens Treasury Gray Edwin Booth Chicago Ill

Mississippi Valley Labor Convention debates colored exodus causes

At the Mississippi Valley Labor Convention in Vicksburg the colored exodus is blamed on low cotton prices, poor crop outcomes, credit laws, and misinformation about emigration to Kansas. The committee urges contracts between planters and laborers, land access, and repeal of crop liens, while whites pledge fair rights and cooperation to curb emigration.

Washington Congress Mississippi Mississippi Valley South New York City Vicksburg, Miiss Mississippi Valley Labor Convention Kansas Foote Gov. Foote Simrall James Hail W. B. Pittman H. B. Robinson Helena Ark Pittman Gov Iebate W. L. Nugent St. Louis Wyandotte, Kan

Garfield In ICU After Attack By Bottomly In Massachusetts

May 6 Pittsfield Massachusetts Hon Harrison Garfield remains in a precarious condition after a brutal assault by John Bottomly in Lee. Garfield suffered a severe head wound and extensive bruising and was unconscious when tended to at his home. Bottomly, claiming fence encroachment, says Garfield mocked him. authorities placed Bottomly in custody as the case proceeds with a potential insanity defense.

Pittsfield Mass Harrison Garfield John Bottomly Lee Garfield Bottomly Beng Justice Pease Pease Cutting Shores

Admiralty ruling orders damages to Kremlin owners

Judge Bedford in Wilmington awards $47,424.65 plus interest to libellants after the 1878 collision off Nantucket between the English steamer Golden Grove and the Kremlin. The court finds the Golden Grove at fault for improper precautions. an appeal is planned.

Wilmington Del Bedford United States District Court Golden Grove Trumbull & Co England Kremlin John S. Emery Boston Nantucket Delaware Bradford

Mining stock closing prices and dividends declared

San Francisco reports official closing prices for mining stocks with diverse figures for AICHA Hale and Norcross Imperial Belcher Julia Consolidated Best and Belcher Justice Northern Belle California Crown Point Eureka Consolidated Gould and Curry Sierra Nevada Union Consolidated Grand Prize and Yellow Jacket. California and Consolidated Virginia declare dividends of 50 cents each.

AICHA jHale & Norcross Misia Acca Nin Ana As Imperial Belcher Julia Consolidated Best& Belcher Justice Ecee E.ce Northern Belle Califormia Jovetman Raymond & Ely Eureka Consolidated Savage Lhfschequer Sierra Nevada Gould & Curry Union Consolidated Yellow Jacket California Consolidated Virginia Virginia Mining Company California Mining Company

Sheriff Seizes Judson Estate Debts Hit Gramercy Park Owner

The Sheriff in New York reports executions against Curtis Judson proprietor of the Gramercy Park Hotel his wife and Charles Ely. Liabilities exceed 156000 with real estate declines and heavy mortgage coverage preventing seizure of assets.

New York Curtis Judson Gramercy Park Charles Ely Judson

Iron and Steel Convention Elects Merrell as Chair

In Pittsburg on May 6 a convention of iron and steel manufacturers elected J. J. Merrell chairman with J. Swank and J. D. Weeks as secretaries. Protection papers were read and resolutions urged continued protection as boosting prosperity and national material interests.

Pittsburg Iron and Steel Manufacturers J. J. Merrell J. Swank J. D. Weeks

American Sunday School Union marks 55th anniversary

In New York on May 6 the American Sunday School Union held its fifty fifth anniversary meeting with Hon Edward S Tobey of Boston presiding and delivering an address.

New York American Sunday School Union Edward Tobey Boston Harvard College RGF Waterstreet Alexander McKenzie Cambridge

Chelmsford seeks another infantry brigade for new campaign

London reports conflicting views on Lord Chelmsford's request for an additional complete infantry brigade from home. Cavalry supplies are strained with weak horses limiting marches, and frontier forces remain exposed. Other dispatches note Azegulso's surrender hopes and Crealock's advance toward Ulundi with Newdegate.

London Cape Town Lord Chelmsford Bartle Frere Cape Durban Cetewayo Azegulso Col. Newdegate Dornberg Col. Crealock Tugela Ulundi Crealock Umvalosi Maritzburg Imperial

Czar sends friendship proposals as evacuation orders issued

London's cablegram from Constantinople reports the Czar's letter to the Sultan proposing friendship and safeguards, stating evacuation orders have begun. Gen Gbrutscheff notes direct Russia understanding benefits while Sub-Lieutenant Coyte of the Royal Navy is convicted of the Cork hoax and dismissed.

London Constantinople Gbrutscheff Russia Coyte Royal Navy Cork Fastnet Light Goshawk France Paris Maurice Vignaux Lucien Piat Maurice Daly Albert Garnier America Vignaux Garnier Stour & Sons Paisley Dr Butt M. Lepere Reichstag Pierr Hasselmann

Rail interests clash as courts hear receivership appeal

In Chicago, Lawyers briefed a rule by Judge Drummond requiring Vanderbilt linked Western Union case to show cause on May 20. Foreclosure on $3.5 million mortgage bonds concerns Bank of Glasgow. Eastern Railroad in New Hampshire holds annual meeting. Moody Currier elected president. Thomas J. Lee mourned. directors named amid condolences. Atlantic and Great Western lease dispute with Erie adjourned. mortgage bond deposit supports 1875 scheme. Baltimore and Ohio Grand Trunk Wabash align to Detroit Chicago East routes, bypassing Vanderbilt control.

Chicago Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company Western Union Railroad Company United States Circuit Court Drummond Bank of Glasgow Keep Northwestern Railroad Company Vanderbilt Chicago and Alton Railroad Buffalo Portsmouth N. H Eastern Railroad New Hampshire Congress Hall Moody Currier Thompson Lee Thomas E. O. Marvin John Sise Getlemen Walter Hastings Dexter Richards Francis Thompson Edward L. Giddings Edward A. Abbott Alfred B. Hill Hill William H. Hackett Thomas J. Lee Edward A. Abbot London Bacon Garmony Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Grand Trunk Wabash Detroit

Inland quarantine topic at Health Board meeting

The National Board of Health discussed inland quarantine briefly and later met the American Medical Association where papers were read. Tonight the Sanitary Council of the Mississippi Valley convenes and Atlanta is crowded with visitors.

Atlanta National Board of Health American Medical Association Sanitary Council of Mississippi Valley

Miles polygamy verdict shocks Salt Lake crowd

Salt Lake on May 6 noon. The jury in the Miles polygamy cases returned a guilty verdict after five minutes out. A procession of over 10 000 people marches in honor of Wells who refused to answer questions about the marriage ceremony.

Salt Lake Wells

Mutual Aid Leader Recovers After Street Fight and Arrest

In Columbus Ohio William Bell president of the Mutual Aid Association clashed with vice president George B Lyon last night. A pistol shot was fired at Bell this morning in his office though no assailant was seen. Lyon was arrested on the scene.

Columbus William Bell Mutual Aid Association George B. Lyon Bell Lyon

Fires across three states burn structures and timber

Providence report: J. W. Moore’s roofing works at Mashapaug burned this morning with 100 barrels of tar and losses of 1200 dollars, no insurance. Berks county timber blaze in Union township consumes hundreds of acres. Cincinnati fire in Pomeroy destroys nine buildings with 9000 dollars loss.

Providence R. J J. W. Moore Mashapaug Pottstown Union Township Berks County Cincinnati Pomeroy Ohio

Masons Meet in Portland as Deaths and Arrests Reported

Dr Charles H Witham of Knightville is jailed amid abortion charges denied as blackmail. Davis's mill pond tragedy in Freeport claims Eldridge Hoyt, about 23, drowned. Rockland ship carpenter Elisha Rogers severely injured after fall in vessel hold. Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter of Masons vote leaders in Maine towns, led by Edward Burnham and Joseph Hayes.

Charles H. Witham Knightville Cape Elizabeth Grand Lodge of Masons For Maine Portland Edward P. Burnham Saco Committee On Davis Eldridge Hoyt Rockland Elisha Rogers Grand Chapter of Masons Joseph M. Hayes Eb72th Joseph A. Locke Austin F. Kingsley East Machias Frank E. Sleeper Sabattus Rufus H. Hinckley

Various 19th Century NH News Items From Concord and Vicinity

A wide range of New Hampshire events is reported including injuries from a wagon accident in Concord, a Plymouth horse thief held for grand jury, Eastern Railroad election results, inventory tax findings totaling millions, a Grafton County court term, Lisbon tax protests, a Dover death by heart paralysis, a tramp printer’s arrest, railroad tariff protests, Franklin inventory growth, canal dam repairs at Canaan, a dragnet for a suspect, a serious railroad accident at Bartlett, a missing Gorham woman possibly aboard a boat, State Board of Equalization actions, a Bath kidnapping case, and an infant abduction from Bath awaiting Vermont pursuit.

Cyrus Batchelder London Concord W. M. Ladd Justice Robie Plymouth Eastern Railroad New Hampshire Moody Currier William H. Hackett Edward A. Abbott Grafton County Supreme Court T. W. Smith Ham Dover Bruce Reynolds West Boston Boston, Concord and Montreal Lisbon Franklin S. Peaslee Canaan Peaslee Smart Rockingham County David Webster Drake & Webster Manchester Webster Exeter Hiram Parker Portland and Ogdensburg Bartlett Hattie C. Withem Gorham Portland State Board of Equalization Capitol Bolliver Lovell Alstead E. W. Drew Stewartstown Bath William F. Burton Rose Burton Burton Vershire Vermont William H. Hubbard Hubbard Wershire

Multiple Local Notices From Vermont Various News Briefs

Brattleboro retailer Oscar Smith faces insolvency with liabilities around 3000 and assets near 1000. Waterbury resident Elijah Hobart, 70, killed after collision with a railroad engine. Vergennes Vermont Shade Roller Co. to rebuild on burned factory site with 119 by 60 foot three story building and modern machinery. Westford man Daniel Castle dies after reversing medicine prescriptions leading to fatal outcome. Harris Brothers win Kentucky railroad contract to build 50 miles of narrow gauge line to Big Sandy river with July 1 1880 completion. Two St Albans prisoners escape from Rutland House of Correction using a key to unlock shackles. officers pursue them.

Oscar Smith Brattleboro Elijah Hobart Waterbury Vermont Shade Roller Company Vergennes Daniel Castle Westford Harris Brothers Brattleboro and Londonderry Big Sandy Kentucky James Williams James Reed St. Albans House of Correction Rutland

Local incidents report multiple falls and assaults

Reports from Fall River and surrounding towns describe Prince Young's fatal fall in Chatham, Daniel Carrigan's train accident, Ashley Newhall's death after a Prescott Mills steam blast, and several elopement spoils. Additional items include assault complaints in Northampton and Southwick, a Fall River Spinner's Union strike committee meeting with an imminent strike, Worcester saloon closures and a temporary reversal by Mayor Pratt amid license reviews.

Prince Young Chatham Daniel Carrigan West Springfield Ashley E. Newhall Prescott Lowell Fall River Manchester Florence Northampton Justice Peck Legate Southwick Wesley Granger William Keenan Granger Keenan Connecticut Worcester Pratt

Noted Actor J Duffield Dies in Jersey City at 63

J Duffield the famed actor manager and dramatic agent died suddenly at his Jersey City home on May 5 age 63. He recently acted in L Assommoir at the Olympic Theatre and ran a New York dramatic agency. He leaves several children and his eldest son belongs to the New York Standard Company now at the Museum.

New York Jersey City L’ Assommoir Olympic Theatre New York Standard Company Museum

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