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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1879

Page

2

Senate approves reissue of ten million notes sparks debt concern

The Senate vote to reissue ten million legal tender notes for redeeming fractional currency is criticized as a backward step that would raise public debt and threaten resumption. The protest notes used to pay pensioners raises ethical and inflation concerns, with Senator Dawes noted as missing during the vote.

Senate Bayard Congress Dawes

Sherman and Kernan clash over pensions and revenue

Washington notes a Senate exchange over Senator Kernan's defense of New York against Conkling, with jokes about Mr Tilden as questions arise. John Sherman’s alleged duplicity is exposed as discussion over funding arrears of pensions and the interval revenue bill unfolds, leading to a potential conference and amendments. The Judiciary Committee reports a bill tightening conspiracy penalties under Revised Statutes, with fines up to ten thousand dollars or two years’ imprisonment.

United States Senate Kernan New York Conkling Sherman Congress House Protestant Episcopal Church Massachusetts St. Paul’s Church United States Mississippi Valley Enoch G. Parrott Portsmouth N. H Washington Thurman Kennav Tilden Eaton John Sherman Beck Senate Senate Appropriations Committee Pendleton Judiciary Committee THE Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Paadock Paddock Morrill Ingalls Teller Pension Bureau Mr Pendleton Nebraska Mr Edmunds Ohio Vermont Hhis Edmunds Timeo Danaes Voorhees Indiana Louisiana Wincom Democratic Party William L. Marcy Merrill Marcy Govs. Bruck Silas Wright Horatio Seymour Messrs Hoffman Tilden and Robinson Mr Kernan Venice Italy Europe Keys New York Society Mayo W. Haseltine New York Sun Haseltine London Henry James Irene Magillicuddy American News Company

Senate Advances Budget Amid Election Law Debates

In Washington the Senate resumed the Legislative Executive and Judicial Appropriation bill debate. An amendment would supply seeds to Senators for constituents. Kernan defended honest elections. Thurman to speak tomorrow.

Voorhees Pendleton Edmunds Mr Edmunds Mr Voorhees Indiana Morrill Beck Senate Washington Agricultural Department Congress

Judge Dunley ruling on Standing Bear case sparks Indian rights debate

The Omaha habeas corpus decision virtually making Indians US citizens is seen as a blow to the Indian system. Government warns that if upheld, tribal restraint could end, turning Indians into unrestrained tramps exposed to frontier danger. District Attorney to pursue appeal toward higher courts, possibly the Supreme Court.

Washington Dunley Omaha United States Supreme Court

California Senator’s Charges Against Treasury Secretary

California senator accuses the Secretary of the Treasury of irregularities amid a push for silver bullion purchases. The report notes bids tied to new postal routes and possible political maneuvering surrounding the fiscal actions.

California Secretary OF the Treasury

Russian attempt on the Czar prompts widespread arrests

Reports from St Petersburg detail arrests of a high official's son, a procurator's wife, and Gen Drentels nephew among others after the failed assassination bid on the Emperor. Police and military were tightened everywhere as the Czar traveled to Livadia with iron clad coaches, 400 guards and strict rail restrictions.

London St. Petersburg Drentels Slasoff Solovieff Putin M. Fomineyn Livadia

Alsace Lorraine Reforms Define Stadtholder Post and Council

Berlin May 14 report outlines a bill creating a Stadtholder as Imperial representative in Strasbourg. It abolishes the President of the Department role and establishes a Strasburg ministry and a State Council. The council will include the regional troops commander a Secretary of State provincial officials and seven imperial appointees. A provincial committee will grow to five members and send a delegate to the Federal council with Ts approval.

Berlin Alsace-Lorraine Strasburg Alsace- Lorraine Federal Council

Destructive fires hit several towns on May 14

A fire in Lexington destroyed Phenix Hotel and multiple stables on Main Street as Gen. Leslie Coombs and Treacy Wilson’s properties burned. Total loss $200,000 with $75,000 insured. Across Maine and nearby states, barns, houses, and woodlands burned, with losses ranging from hundreds to thousands and varying insurance coverage.

Lexington Silas Wolverton Main Street Wolverton Treacy & Wilson Pheonix Leslie Coombs Phenix Gen Gen. Coombs Waterville Pittsfield Aaron Randlett D. D. Winslow Pottsville William Penn Taylorsville Ind Lee Perry New York Hartford Northampton Mass Payson A. L. Williston Providence R. I Woonsocket Social Manufacturing Company Lewiston Wayne

Severe sentences of criminals for trivial offences

A historical profile from Lee Massachusetts recounts an aged woman of color whose hardships reveal the harsh justice system. The piece notes heavy penalties, including a claim that five thousand dollars was demanded for an act described as a wounded heart, illustrating systemic cruelty toward vulnerable citizens.

Lee Mass

Maynard Man Dies From Glendale House Wound

Nicholas Mullen proprietor of the Glendale House died from a Saturday night wound. Charles B Flood, jailed on murder charges after bail, pled not guilty at Middlesex Central District Court and was remanded to Cambridge jail for examination Monday. Post mortem found the ball near the spine. an inquest will be held in Concord. Public sentiment on Flood remains split.

Maynard Mass Nicholas Mullen Glendale House Charles B. Flood Mullen Charlton Keyes Concord Middlesex Central District Court Cambridge Garrity Cook Mina Calais Bangor Pea Cove James Robertson Grand Manan Androscoggin Rumford Falls Portland Gregory New York Thompson South Durham Lisbon South West Bend Durham

Notable deaths and local events in Nashua area

Ellen Coyne of Newmarket was found dead in bed with a jug of rum beside her. Emily Keyes of Exeter, 52, also found dead in bed after Tuesday outing. heart disease cited. Mrs. Nashua Gazette editors’ mother, 87, hit by a passing team, collarbone broken. In Plymouth Supreme Court, Jesseman case adjourned for jury view. Dartmouth Sophomores beat Freshmen in football. Class of ’79 planted and dedicated their class tree. Pearl Street Society meets. Olive Street Church union discussed. possible new church site on Olive Street.

Ellen Coyne Newmarket Emily Keyes Exeter Nashua Gazette Jesseman Supreme Court Plymouth George S. Hilliard A. M. Beattie Dartmouth Pearl Street Society of Nashua Olive Street

Vermont News Briefs From Rutland and Local Incidents

Thomas Parker of Glover died by poisoning several days ago. Barney Cahill of Underhill, jailed 120 days for breach of the peace, age listed as 8. L J Laliberte, Burlington barber in St Albans, fined 15 plus costs 26 for stealing 25 cents from a till. William Murray of Waterbury, thrown from a roller driven by two horses, bruised with a broken rib and lung exposure. doctor hopeful for recovery.

Thomas Parker Glover House of Correction Rutand Barney Cahill Underhill L. J. Laliberte Burlington St. Albans Central House William Murray Waterbury

Oasis and Paul Revere Lodges visit Mechanics Lowell

North Somerville Odd Fellows members attended a banquet and speeches at Mechanics' Lodge in Lowell on Wednesday evening. Also reported: Rev Dr Eegan, longtime rector of St Anne's Lowell, fell ill in a round house causing injuries. a Rockland shoe shop was robbed. a $50 silver watch stolen on Haverhill road incident. Holyoke postal agency ships 1.2 million cards with more due, and patent locks on pouches. Merrimac Print Works labor dispute ends with half-pay compromise leading to resumed work by six apprentices.

Oasis Paul Revere Odd Fellows Somerville Mechanics’ Lodge Lowell Dr Eegan St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Round House J. S. Turner Rockland William Healey Haverhill Road Charles W. Brewster Strafford N. H Lawrence Holyoke New York Merrimac New England Trades Union

James Fish Elected Leader of Newport Band

James Fish, renowned cornet player, has been chosen as leader of the Newport Band. Deacon Warren Greene and his Providence wife celebrated their golden wedding on Monday evening. The new lightning torpedo boat arrived at Newport torpedo station, hailed as a great improvement. Sidney Brooks of Boston leaves elegant statuary to be housed temporarily in the Amond Library at Newport, now at Brooks's villa.

James Fish Newport Deacon Warren Greene Providence Torpedo Station Sidney Brooks Boston Amond Brooks Aeong Bour-Roughs Houghton, Osgood John Burroughs Halcyon Canada Falconberg Hjalmar H. Boyesen New York Charles Scribner’s Sons Lockwood, Broooks & Co America Hardanger Northwest Patagonia Julius Beerbohm Henry Holt &Co Lockwood, Brooks & Co Ruskin D. Appleton & Co Appleton

Deaths and works of poets and citizens in 19th century notices

The aged elder brother of a Poet Laureate, died at Cheltenham on the 25th alt. He co authored Poems by Two Brothers in 1827 and later published Sonnets in 1864 Small Tableaux 1868 and Sonnet Lyrics and Translations 1873. He had been Vicar of Grasby Lincolnshire under the name Turner by royal license. Walter Paine president of the Merchants Insurance Company Providence died Wednesday morning. Other deaths include Jacob Ulman of Boston who died May 13 aged 79, pioneer in filling Back Bay, later farmed in Wayland and served in the State Legislature.

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