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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1875

Page

2

Sioux Chiefs Head to Washington Over Black Hills Sale

The Black Hills Sioux chiefs including Red Cloud and Spotted Tail depart Cheyenne today to treat with the Government on selling the Black Hills. Gov John M Thayer of Nebraska leaves Omaha to aid the deputation. Military men believe no whites are in the hills and mining parties cannot pass the scout cordon. The Pacific Mail scandal and changes in the Interval Revenue Bureau are rumors but unconfirmed. Cabinet 18 will discuss the whiskey frauds publicized recently.

Black Hills Red Cloud Spotted Tail Cheyenne Washimgton John M. Thayer Weaing Omsba Pacific Mail the Tribune Douglass Treasury Internal Revenue Bureau St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago Upton Copper Comency G. G. Bussell R. C. Mezereau’s Lake Shore Distilling Company William Cooper Roel, Junker & Co Goldsen & Eastman and Parker & Mason’s Evaneville Ind G. B. Braham Washington

Prince of Wales Installed Grand Master of English Freemasons

New York reports detail the installation of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as Grand Master of the Masonic Order in England. Ten thousand Masons gathered in Albert Hall for a lavish ceremony with royal attendance, elaborate regalia, and a tribute-filled address by Earl of Carnarvon. The Prince was proclaimed Grand Master amid cheers as trumpets and organ music accompanied the ritual. A receiver was appointed today for the New York, West Shore and Chicago Railroad with an injunction against travelers of its property.

Prince OF Wales Freemasons Albert Hall New York England Erander Arthur Duke of Michael Costa Todling Hhin Earl of Carparvon Scotland Ireland Sweden Denmark Grand Lodge Lord Carnarvon G. M Lord Skelmersdale Marquis of Hamilton G.W London J. G.W John Hervey G.S West Shore Chica Raiload Partners’ Loan and Trust Company

Riots and threats as miners strike disrupt Schuylkill coal region

Rioting and armed demonstrations spread from Locust Gap to Hickey Ridge and Lancaster collieries as miners threaten violence to force work stoppages. In Wilkesbarre, armed workers faced jeering crowds while authorities mobilized a protective posse. Fisher Brothers and Whitehead & Co. plan to resume shipping, and Gen Osborne with the Ninth Regiment established Wilkesbarre headquarters as calm returns.

Lancaster Leare Miners’ Union Wilkesbarre Hutchinson Kingston Huntingdon H. G. Fisher Fisher Brothers Miller and John Whitehead Whitehead & Co Excelsior Ocean Clearfield Hazee Ton Osborne Col. Lewis Robbins

Fire at Hebron camp grounds destroys cottages

Fire at Hebron camp meeting grounds near Hebronville yesterday afternoon destroyed nine cottages and Jonathan Fuller's dwelling house belonging to the American Millennial Association. Loss insured about two thirds. Also reported: Auburn Maine Will iam Miserve dwelling burned this morning, loss 800 dollars, insured 500. Brooklyn Planet Carpet Mills fire last night estimated loss 330000 with 93000 insured.

Providence Hebron Hebronville Jonathan Fuller American Millennial Association Auburn Maine Lewiston William Miserve Hotel Road Brooklyn New York Planet Carpet Mills

Essex North Conference Sessions Held in Amesbury Mills

Newburyport reports the Essex North Conference of Orthodox Churches meeting today and tomorrow at Amesbury Mills with Rev. Dr Fiske as President and Rev. Kingsbury as Scribe. A sermon by Rev Folsom opened events, with discussions on the state of religion and forthcoming sessions decided. Delegates elected include Qacon James Pike, Dr A. T. Brown, and L. A. Smith.

Newburyport Mass Essex North Conference of Orthodox Churches Amesbury Mills Fiske Kingsbury Bradford Folsom Newbury Boxford Mr Seymour General Association Qacon James Pike West Amesbury A. T. Brown Amesbury L. A. Smith

Lexington May 11 Two year old sweep stakes results

The Lexington meet opened with a two year old sweep stakes race won by Minnie Morgan by Inquirer. Second race featured all ages mile heats with Big Fellow and Aaron Pennington among top finishers. In San Francisco a $20,000 trotting race between Defiance and Edington was won by Edington with times around 2.26 to 2.29 for the five heat run.

Lexington Minte Minnie Morgan Inquirer di. S Melbourne Big Fellow Aaron Pennington Noll Astoria San Francisco Defiance Edington

Legislature Acts On Excise and Railroad Bills

Albany May 11 The modified Excise bill passes the Assembly with the Sunday sale ban in section 24 removed. The Railroad Classification bill is recommitted to the Railroads committee, effectively killing it. The Governor urges a Commission to report municipal reform forms or constitutional amendments at the next session.

Albany N. Y Assembly Assembly Committee On Sudbury River Sunbury River Water Board

Murderer Archibald Rogers Captured at Sea near New Brunswick

A despatch reports Archibald Rogers, charged with Seeley’s murder in St John New Brunswick on the 30th, captured last night off New Brunswick. He was aboard a schooner when officers closed in, fell into a boat, fired twice at himself in the water, then was seized and taken to St John.

Portland Mary Areus Archibald Rogers Seeley St. John N. B New Brunswick Rogers Faux River Mass McLane D. M. Anthony Metropolis Montauk Point Hauifax Carroll Boston Charlottetown Falmouth Schuoner Montana Gloucester Weymouth Digby County Trinity Ledge Cape St Mary's

Canal property auction case reaches circuit trial

In Albany on May 11 the People v John Leahy and Jarvis Lord went before the Circuit Court with a jury impaneled. The case concerns canal settings auctioned by contractors in 1866 and the defense pleads general denial.

Albany People of the State John Leahy Jarvis Lord Ano

City Officials Deny Yellow Fever Outbreak

The Mayor and health officers in Kry WEs Florida declare the city perfectly healthy and reject a May 8 despatch from Washington reporting two recent deaths from yellow fever and several cases in the city.

Kry Wes Fla Washiv

Dramatic Brooklyns 1872 Beecher Tilton trial session

In Brooklyn on May 11 the court, with dwindling public interest, resumes the Tilton Beecher scandal testimony. Theodore Tilton and witnesses recount betrayals and letters, deny accusations, and challenge prior statements while references to Woodhull, Greeley, and Keyport surface in the long trial’s rebuttal phase.

Brooklys Beach Fullerton Supreme Court New York Kate M'Donald Morris Bessie Turner Gee H Keyport Brooklyn Bessie Tilton Monticello Horace Greeley Creess Morse Tilton’s Ralph Theodore Tilton Woodleigh Woodfull Vicky Tonure & Mice Col. Blood Blood Woodhull New England Greeley Bowen Woodbulls Ewarta Plymouth Congregation Woodhill Lucy Giles Woodbull Gray Ohio Fulton Ferry Tracy Moulton Woodruff Beecher Evarts Woodrul Church Committee Theodore H. Tilton Everts Dic Morris Theodore H Mr Evarts Tulton Mrs Tilton Miss Turner Olver Johnson Wilkeson Had Everett House Wash

International Sunday School Convention Opens in Baltimore

Baltimore hosts the International Sunday-School Convention with large attendance from most states and Canada. The opening session features prayers, addresses on the convention’s aims, and a telegram from the Church of England Sunday-School teachers. officers are appointed, statistics are presented, and the agenda outlines daily sessions and future representation at the Philadelphia Centennial.

Baltimore States Canadas Europe Brice Fisce Philip G. Gillett D. D Methodist Illinois Phone Norris Julius Grammar Episcopa J. Bennett Tyler Presbyterian Philadelphia Blackstock Canada Church of England Exeter Hall London J. Pavunn England George P. Hays Pennsylvania Church of England Sunday School H. Clay Trowbull Pearns New Jersey Executive Committee E. Payson Porter Sun United States Tne Connecticut Maryland John Hall New York Geo. A. Peltz Baptist J. L. M. Curry Virginia James Ferrier Province Quebec D. W. Ingernoll Minonesota John B. Gordon Georgia Joan B. Searles, Jr J. McKee Peebles Thomas A. Steele Indiana Tennessee Alfred Andrews Ontario E. C. Chapin Iowa Eben Shute Massachusetts John W. Ray Indiaa A. Fuller Crane George H. Steart Episcopal Phladelphia F. A. Ferris New York City Peltz John D. Wattles E. Stubba Delaware Wm. H. Plani Minnesota J. B. Atchison Michigan W. P. Paxon Missouri R. H. Wilbam Nebraska C. R. Stent C.W. Wells A. W. Walker South Carolina J. O. Foster W.H. Willams Robert Cowden Ohio Warren Randolph Reptiet Indianapolis France Germany Sweden Norway Denmark Netherlands Switzerland Turkey Italy Greece Syria Hindutan Burmsh China Old Mexico B. F. Jacoba

Scilly Islands Schiller disaster coroner verdicts and wreck reports

The coroner's jury returned drowned verdicts for Schiller disaster victims. Ships plied the wreck with recovered bodies and cargo ashore at Scilly. New Zealand and New York mails were landed, and divers moved from Penzance. Identified victims include several men, women, and the ship's crew, with more bodies recovered later.

Lowpay Pot Scilly Islands New Zealand New York Penzance M. Harrison Frederick Ubiman W. Metzger Richard Fredersen Rosnowscki Edward A. Knock Scherrer M. Stein Elskow Christian Roach Dwight Kink Stoelling Black Altman Schiller Ackermann Wagner Jenbeiner Sophie Hooke Augusta Deekritz Mra W. Zach The London N. Y St. Mary

Papal Birthday Address Claimed With One Million Signatures

A Berlin despatch says two Catholic groups left Mayence for Rome to present the Pope with an address on his 83rd birthday. The document reportedly bears one million signatures and expresses deep devotion. Also noted is a false rumor about Germany and Russia addressing France on armaments and a plot to assassinate Bismarck and Falk. The Lower House passed a bill abolishing three clauses of the Constitution.

London Berlin Pall Mill Gazette Catholic Association Mayence Rome Germany Russia France Bismark Bourse Gazette Falk Wski Prees Mgr. Dupin Ledochowski Julliam

Financial and Commercial News Roundup London Paris Liverpool

London reports money and account figures with Consols and Brie prices. Paris shows Rentes in fixed points. Liverpool notes dull cotton with specific upland and Orleans quotes, and 3000 bales sold. Wheat receipts for three days total 69,000 quarters, 47,000 American.

Financia and Commercial London U.S Erie Brie Paris Liverpool Orleans Antwerp United States

W. P. Loam elected New Orleans Chief of Police

A list of brief notices reports W. P. Loam’s election as Chief of Police of New Orleans following Badger’s resignation. Other items note the death of Judge James Paul in West Virginia, market dullness in St Albans, and a large May Musical Festival audience in Cincinnati.

W. P. Loam New Orleans Badger James Paul Supreme Court of West Virginia Willsburg St. Albans Cincinnati Ohio Kate Crank Paterson N. J

Glove Company Opens May 10 Offering Bulk Paris Kid Gloves

ALD Glove Company announces opening Monday May 10 with 600 dozen Perinot Paris Kid Gloves two buttons at 150 per pair retail or 17 per dozen wholesale. Also 150 dozen One-Button Colored Perinot's at 75 cents per pair. Restock includes 300 dozen Fine Kid Gloves and 300 dozen Gents' Kid Gloves plus 150 dozen Two-Button Alexandre Kid Gloves at wholesale and retail prices. Regular retail value cited. Country dealers urged to stock up at 17 per dozen.

Perinot Paris Richard Iselin & Co New York Nork Cis Alexandre

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