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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1878

Page

2

Obsequies for Prof Joseph Henry Draw Wide Attendance

The body of Prof Joseph Henry was placed in a walnut casket at the Smithsonian and cast of the face made by Clark Mills. After services at the Smithsonian, the procession moved to New York Avenue Church and Oak Hill Cemetery. Pall-bearers included Associate Justice Strong, W W Corcoran, Admiral Rodgers, Gen Humphreys, George W Childs, Joseph Patterson, Surgeon General Barnes, Capt Carlisle P Patterson, and others. Attendees spanned the President, Cabinet, Supreme Court, Congress, diplomats, universities, and civic groups. Rev Dr Mitchell conducted the funeral prayers.

Clark Mills Washington Joseph Henry Smithsonian Justice Strong W. W. Corcoran Admiral Rodgers Gen Humphreys George W. Childs Joseph Patterson Philadelphia Barnes Carlisle P. Patterson Coast Survey Prefs. Guyot Newcomb Poe J. Welling New York Avenue Church Diplomatic Corps Academy of National Sciences Alumni Association Princeton College Army and Navy Washington Monument Society Asa Gray Harvard College Guyot Stephen Alexander Princeton Marsh Yale Fairman Rogers McLane Henry Hodge Oak Hill Cemetery International Code Committee of America Association For A Frankfort John Welsh Bayard Taylor David Dudley Field A. P. Sprague C. A. Peabody F. A. P. Barnard William Dorsheiner George F. Comstock F. R. Conder Edward R. Bacon J. P. Thompson J. Prime Samuel Osgood Henry C. Potter Charles Howard Malcom E. A. Washburn Howard Payson Wilds Sol Mehrbach Second Avenue Railroad Thomas J. McCahill The Road Brooklyn the Sun Garnier Frost Thorn Hunter General Synod Reformed Presbyterian Church Dr Steele Chicago Synod Theological Seminary Boston Dakin New York Mail Northwestern Railroad Sun New Jersey

Northern Railroad reports gain on year despite tough conditions

The Concord based Northern Railroad directors report yearly income of 464 031 35 with expenses at 346 491 53 and net earnings of 117 139 82. They note improved profits over last year, paid taxes and five percent town dividends, and add 22 410 10 to income. They expect a six percent yearly dividend after improvements and new contracts with connecting lines. The Peterboro and Hillsboro line will open in July.

Concord N.H The Northern Railroad Lnes Peterboro Hillstoro Is Road Concord Railroad Acton Concord and Portsmouth Railroad White’s Opera House George H. Wood Eli N. Davis Wolfboro Tamworth Wood Portsmouth Charles N. Towle Edward Dow E. Guard

Differing Opinions on Schouvaloff Visit and Peace Prospects

London reports conflicting views from Vienna and St. Petersburg on Count Schouvaloff's visit. The Times suggests Russia may not concede enough for a lasting deal, while a St. Petersburg correspondent notes Britain seeks concessions and hints at a possible amicable settlement if negotiations proceed. The piece also updates on Crete fighting, Turkish Christian clashes, and growing unease in St. Petersburg.

London Count Schouwaloff St. Petersburg The Times Vienna England Russia Athens Crete Canea Wiender Tagblatt Derbeid Balkan Trajan Berlin Count Schouvaloff Czarina’s Committee For the Schouwaloff Kars Batoum Paris Schouvaloff Foreign Office New Bulgaria Gotz Bourse Gazette New Times Gortschakoff Cout

Abandonment case in Essex Market Court names New York husband

Mrs Etta Libschitz accuses Aaron Libschitz known as William Saxe of abandonment after twenty years of wandering. He fled to Cincinnati, then married Helena Abrahams in New York and had two children. She tracked him to New York, leading to his arrest in Essex Market Court in a $300 bond. Also notes first whitebait feast at Manhattan Beach, O Leary’s walk, and other items.

Commissioner of Agriculture Committee On Printing United States Hoar Matthews Otne Treasury Committee On Finance Hill Calhoun Harris Tennessee Senate Washington, D. C Ingalls Committee On District of Columbia New York Etta Libschitz Essex Market Aaron L. Libschiz William Saxe Libschitz Hessen Kamnitz-Podolsk Prussian Poland Aaron Ivanoff Alexander Wassail Libschitz Was Bachmoot Katarinaschlava Helena Abrahams Cincinnati Essex Market Court Manhattan Beach Grafulla America Gratulla Conrad Eugene Blackford Fulton Market New York Bay J. Carson Brevoort Smithsonian Institute Breckford Baird Daniel O'Leary Nevada Metropolitan England Chicago Gilmore's Garden Cork W. Astley O'Leary Taunton Boston Europe Baylies Dighton Russia Hoffman St. Petersog General Assembly The Presbyterian Church of the United States Pittsburg Ellis Morris Cumberland Presbyterian Church Lebanon Tenn D. FE. Bushnell D. D California Trenton N. J State Gazette Washington O’gallagher Charleston National Party General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, South Knoxville C. A. Stillman Thomas E. Peck Roanoke Presbyterian Joseph H. Martin Atlanta John Hodges Graham U.S. N Orange County N. Y New York City Protestant Episcopal Church American Bible Society General Synod of the Reformed Church In the Lancaster Thomas G. Appel Bausman D. van Horne van Horne P. Griding T. Bacher W. D. Gross General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church C D. Foss William Comback Iaiana Conference of the Church South Foss Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal Church South Comback Levick Pierce Paine Wesleyan Methodist Conference of Yale Sheakespeare Stratford Avon New Haven Fair Haven Samuel Dickinson Lydia Sherman Connecticut

Portland Drowns Man and Court Verdict in York Beach Fire Case

The body of Charles Sherard was found in Portland harbor yesterday, with his drowning noted as having occurred in March. In Portland, a verdict awarded George Bowden $2700 against Manhattan Fire Insurance for the York Beach summer hotel fire of May 2, 1876. A Maine village prayer meeting prompted a colorful exhortation about embracing Christ. Auditors Robert Porter and George Woods found no misappropriation in Stockton town accounts 1876 and 1877. Augusta aldermen clash over fire department control, leading to resignations and firings of key officers.

Charles Sherard Portland Rolling Mills United States District Court George Bowden Manhattan Fire Insurance Company York Beach Bowden Maine Christ Robert Porter Searsport George Woods Belfast Stockton Augusta Morse Robbins Fire Department

New Hampshire Items Include Bankrupt Dow and Ship Demolition

Ebenezer L Dow of Laconia has filed for bankruptcy while Fernalds lumber wharf in Portsmouth collapsed under a heavy lumber load. The Naval Board condemns the steamer Omaha as beyond repair. Various local cases include Nathan Adams jailed for six months for fraudulent concealment, and Brooks found guilty of stealing a letter from a Portsmouth post office. The Northern Railroad reports strong earnings and dividends, with a stockholders meeting set in Concord. Masonic Convocation in Concord elected officers for the state.

Ebenezer L. Dow Laconia Fernald Portsmouth Naval Board of Survey Nathan Adams Circuit Court of Manchester Canterbury Fisherville Merrimac County Supreme Court James Brooks William Falvey Brooks Concord Falvey

Vermont News Roundup From May Events And Incidents

Land-locked salmon released into Greensboro lake and the Lady of the Lake prepared for summer travel on Memphremagog. A three year old girl died from scalding in Bethel, while Patrick Tearney of St Johnsbury was fatally injured after a hayload fall. May snow touched northern Vermont hills. A Richford mill accident left a man with a broken leg narrowly avoiding a saw. Republican caucus in St Albans chose nine delegates, Proctor leaning. Ex Gov Smith heads the delegation. Rev R T Searle of Windsor suffered a severe apoplexy while others reported transport and political skirmishes across the state. Merrill victory details and contest threats emerge from Rutland scene.

Greensboro Memphremagog Mills Spooner Bethel Patrick Tearney St. Johnsbury Alexander Jacob Richford St. Albans Proctor Smith R.T. Searle Massachusetts Old South Church Windsor Portland and Ogdensburg Johnson Rutland Colonels Republican Committee Merrill Proctor Committee Page

Debt, deaths, and disasters across Lowell region

A string of incidents fills the Lowell area docket: an entry thief named David L. Ridley was arrested and several articles recovered. Owen Malony drowns in Suffolk canal. Bridget Beasley dies of heart disease leaving two grown children. Also reported are anniversaries, suicides, accidents, a boatman missing after a capsize, a man wounded by a gun misfire, a two mile scull abandoned due to rough water, and temperance parades. Trials in Lowell for murder, a sheriff moving prisoner, and financial scandal in South Hadley with Treasurer Wright’s defalcation totaling about 29,000 dollars and a lapsing bond.

David L. Ridley Lowell Owen Patrick Malony Suffolk Canal Bridget Beasley Lawrence Mass Thomas Beal Charles Ruggles Ruggles Hill Hardwick Mr Ruggles Washington Mills John W. Snow Athol Worcester Joshua Davis South Dartmouth Daniel Murphy Johnson’s Pond Boxford Kennedy Rourke Merrimac Temperance Societies Lawrence Cornet Band Father Matthew Society City Hall John Higgins McGrady Stewart Street Fall River Theodore Vierce Westport Point Leconnet Point Lowell of Clerk Alonzo K. Preston Emma A. Bruce Lord and Endicott Supreme Court W. H. Devlin Kimball Wright South Hadley Board of Selectmen

Fire Strikes St Agnes Academy Memphis School Burned

A morning blaze at St Agnes Academy on Vance street in Memphis destroyed the building library and pupil clothing with much furniture. Sisters of St Dominic saved paying pupils but two firemen and chief McFadden were burned mildly. Building insured for 20000, library and furnishings for 5000.

Memphis St. Agnes Academy Vance Street Sisters of St. Dominic McFadden Bangor Thurston & Co W. B. Hayford W. H. Bradford Lancaster N. H Frank Leavitt East Lancaster Portland William P. Morgan Scarboro Bradford Penn R. W. Evans & Co

Cincinnati's Festival Ends With Wagner and Beethoven

A drizzly afternoon did not dampen crowds at Cincinnati's festival as four numbers featured Wagner and Beethoven. Mme Pappenheim earned applause for Siegfried's death and Brunhilde funeral music. the closing Ninth Symphony culminated in the Hymn of Joy by a quartet.

Cincinnati Wagner Beethoven Coriolanus Siegfried Mme. Pappenheim Hagen Brunhilde Thomas Joan Miss Cary Europe Aken

Dartmouth Athletic Sports Ends In Even Rugby Draw

At Hanover on May 16 Dartmouth athletic events continued with long jump races, sprints, hurdles, and distance runs led by J B Gerould and F W Shattuck. A rugby match between Reds and Blues ended in a scoreless draw as crowds enjoyed fine weather and a large attendance.

W. M. Mason Concord Dutton Norwich J. H. King Malone N. Y Oscar Mickel Albany A. G. Lombard Franklin N. H Hurdies W. E. Badger G. H. Danforth Dover C. W. Spring Lebanon H. S. Dewey New York City Reds G. E. Thompson Blues

Races Report From Lexington Philadelphia and Washington

Heavy morning rain left tracks muddy as Himia won the Phoenix Hotel stakes at 1% miles in 3.22 and Andax claimed the two year old filly and colt stake. Edinburg beat rivals in 2.1644. May Medium triumphed at Suffolk Park in 2.37, 2.34, 2.34 while Bateman won the 2 27 heats. At Bennings Park Indian Boy ran a 1 mile dash in 1.20 and Kenney won the mile heats with Tom Bacon.

Lexington Himia McChene Solicitor Andax Liatunah la Favorita Edinburg Bill Bass Cammie F Philadelphia Suffolk Park May Medium Sorrell Top Robert Scott Bateman Delaware Jersey Boy Washington Bennings Park Kenney Tom Bacon

Fenian invasion fears spark frontier militia mobilization

In St John New Brunswick on May 16 the garrison artillery orders readiness as a new eastern Lancaster battery is enrolled and St Andrew's Battery to be revived. In North Troy Vermont on May 16 rumors of Fenian invasion grow, a camp of Irish travelers near the woods, Canadian militia called out amid frontier tensions.

ST. John N. B Lancaster St. Andrew’s North Troy Canada

Bennington Swindle Ends With Fraudulent Draft

In Bennington Vermont on May 16 a man calling himself C F Tiffany defrauded merchant S F Harris by posing as a commercial agent for H K Thurber & Co of New York. Tiffany sold goods and delivered a $50 draft Harris endorsed. Thurber denies employing him. police seek the imposter described as five foot six, light haired, with a missing front tooth, wearing light pants and dark jacket.

Bennington S. F. Harris C. F. Tiffany H. K. Thurber & Co New York Harris

New England Agricultural Society Meets in Worcester

A Worcester meeting of the New England Agricultural Society with Worcester County officers planned for SeptemberFair committees were named and premiums totaling about 10 000 dollars were approved most for classes and premiums with some for horses The group invited President Hayes and his Cabinet and optimism ran high for the largest fair yet.

Worcester Mass New England Agricultural Society Worcester County Society Charles B. Pratt Hayes New England Society

Tammany Hall General Committee Hears Denunciation of Tilden

In New York on May 16 State Senator Ecclesine blasted Samuel J. Tilden claiming he lacked the pluck to serve if elected president. Ecclesine noted Republicans plan to send a candidate touring Europe and urged Democrats to nominate a man bold and loyal to his friends.

Washington Potter Hale Jane Steele Page Conger Tayler Corger Ohio Sayler Michigan Stephens Georgia Fort Speaker Banks New York Panks Mr Potter Mr Panks Es Hale Mr Stephens Mr Wait Connecticut Hooker Morse Massachusetts National Republican Today Sherman You Noyes Louisiana Florida South Tilden Hayes Returning Board Tammany Hall General Committee Ecclesine Samuel J. Tilden Europe

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