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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1875

Page

2

The Wrongs of Seamen to be Looked After Supreme Lodge KH of F

Supreme Lodge Knights of Honor Fraternity to oversee seamen welfare with new rules and oversight. Articles on twenty cent coin and naval orders referenced as part of broader maritime policy and discipline.

Pomeroy Philadelphia Mint London Steinway & Sons East 14Th St New York G. D. Russell & CO Mys Tremont ST Boston

Adventurous reporter serves time on Blackwell's Island workhouse

The Herald recounts a reporter's clever ruse to be sentenced to the Blackwell's Island workhouse for thirty days. He rode the Black Maria with four men and eleven women, endured harsh cells and meager meals, and witnessed brutal discipline amid a crowded, diverse facility. After release he sought comfort in a barber, bath, and Turkish baths, wary of long-term consequences. Also notes insurance suits and a Unitarian Conference item.

Blackwell's Island Unitarian Conference EIC New York the Herald Black Maria Backwells Island Walla Bis Tas Yeaterday C. W. Greseline Eatern Insurance Company Bangor Jnoge Spear Union Insurance Company Humane Insurance Company Columbus Obi German Insurance Company Erie

Beecher Trial Day Opens With Dramatic Courtroom Bursts

In Brooklyn on May 10 a crowded Beecher trial courtroom filled with spectators eager for speeches and verdict hints. The defense counselRead lengthy letters from Mrs Tilton to her husband challenging adultery claims, arguing the passages show affection and remorse rather than guilt, while accusing Tilton of sensational publication to bolster his case. The session ended as the court adjourned for a break.

Dubufe Horticultural Hall Black Hills Black Halls Secretary of the Interior Commissioner of Indian Affairs Cuscaco GuentinAy Abraham Lincoln Mra Lincoln Mary Isham Opinior Deumen Wenger Batavia Ilinois Robert Lincoln Robert Kate O’toole Hessila Scotland Custom House Samuel J. Simmons Collector Simmons Boston Shea New York Marine Court Clarence Seward New York Bar Barbour Levies Tennessee M. D. Barnett Oneida County Brooklyn Beecher Olied Caldwell Murray Plymouth Church Tilton Porter Moulton Kate Carey SpooDsOra Church of God New York Bay More Christendom Moulton and Henry Ward Beecher England Mrs Tilton Theodore Tilton Bessie Turner Herusband Ralph J Morris Springfield Republican Theodore Tiltons Little Paul Beeches Belcher Ura Tilton Mra Tilton Leecher Agaimet Ain Anrone Elizabeth Theodore Lord Jesus Wwe Henry Warn Ieecher Hévnah Tim Lilton Eniu Henry C. Bowen Mattie

Fires Rout Across Several States Destroying Property

Across multiple towns in Texas Vermont New Hampshire New York Minnesota and Massachusetts fires caused extensive damage. Notable losses included Waco Texas property valued at 125000 with 50000 insurance. Rutland Vermont building and stables totaling about 15000 with insurers Burnham Temple and Vermont Mutual. Marlborough New Hampshire mill picket-house and barn around 5000. Port Jervis New York woods and sawmills with immense damage. North Pacific Junction Minnesota woods along the railroad burning 1300 cords of wood and lumber outfits. Conway Massachusetts Geo P Stearns Co store and house at 12000 insured for 10000.

Rutland Vermont Wales Street C. L. Long Bardwell House Burnham & Temple’s Vermont Mutual Insurance Company Keene N. H Marlborough Port Jervis New York N. Y

Centennial Commission Reports Nations Join Exposition Effort

The United States Centennial Commission met with Hon. Joseph A. Hawley presiding and a large attendance. Nations invited include Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Persia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and others. Contracts for buildings detailed. main building cost 1 420 000 and other allocations. Commissioners toured park to inspect Centennial construction progress.

Philadelphia United States Centennial Commission Austalia Belgium Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile China Denmark Ecuador Egypt France Germany Great Britain Guatemal Hawaii Haiti Honduras Japan Libera Mexico Netherlands Nicaragua Norway Orange Free States Persia Peru Portugal Spain Siam Sweden Tunis Turkey United States Colombia Venezuela Commission Board of Finance Executive Committee Congress United States Executive Department

Sawyer Trial At Piermont Court Proceedings Continue

The court opened at 8 30 with Sawyer trial resuming. John F Flanders testified about events at Emer son s house and aligned with Dr Daly s statements. John S Emerson husband of the deceased described life since the near death and said he loaded the gun at Sawyer s suggestion to shoot a cat. testimonies showed friendly relations and no prior dispute among the parties.

Plymonte N. N Sawyer John F. Flanders Emerson Daly John S. Emerson Piermont

Colored convention in Nashville debates emigration to Kansas

A Nashville session of colored residents from nearby counties discussed emigration plans to other states. Resolutions were sent to a committee for consideration. Widespread rumors promise free transport to Kansas land and a year’s rations upon arrival, prompting organized action.

Nashville Tenn Kansas

Spain Proclaims Open Electoral Period Decree

Mapuio May 19 and Spain announce a royal decree opening the electoral period. The press may discuss constitutional questions except monarchy and political meetings are allowed. The government hopes for a re established representational regime to avert anarchy. Smallpox reported in Carlist camps at San Sebastian on May 19.

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The Schiller Wreck Spreads Cargo Across Decks

May 19 report from Loxpow notes the Eleamehip Schilier shells have collapsed, burying most of the cargo as Blasio operations are readied at the soonest practicable moment. The Tipperary election case at Clonmel concerns the validity of John Mitchell’s late seat, arguing eligibility and transfer of allegiance from Queen to the United States government.

Loxpow Schilier Tipperary Dublin Moore Jobo Mitchelin Peeeenes Clonmel England

Denial Issued Over Pall Mall Gazette Claim on Cadres Bill

In Bern on May 19 a semi official denial says Prince Bremark did not dispatch a circular despatch criticizing the French Army Cadres bill as a threat to European peace. The Pall Mall Gazette reported the allegation but the source denies the claim.

Bismark Bern Pall Mall Prince Bremark Europe

France Résignations de vingt et une personnes au Comité

En séance, M Barbiél annonça la démission de vingt et une membres du Comité des Trente. Le Président de l Assemblée indiqua que des élections seraient tenues pour combler les postes vacants créés. Le second thème évoque une crise financière au Brésil avec de lourdes défaillances.

Government dams break flood Minden above two feet

A government dam at Boules and Malls Lakes on the Upper Gull river breached, flooding Minden. The water rose over two feet above floor level and continued to rise, with damage expected to be extensive. In Ottawa, Capt. Buckman, U S Consul, was moved to Brockville and George Price named his successor.

Minden Onnt Boules Malls Gull River Ottawa Canada Capt. Buckman U. S Brockville George Price

Distillers in Three Cities Held on Federal Charges

In Chicago on May 19, distillery men were bound over by U S Commissioner Hayne on charges of defrauding the Government with bonds set at 5000 each awaiting Grand Jury action. In St Louis Hawley filed information in the U S Circuit Court against distillers and rectifiers whose establishments were recently seized. In Chicago on March 19 two more distillers were held on 10000 bail and two others named Rulisbanser and Watson held on 5000 bail each for trial.

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Funeral of John C Breckinridge Draws Immense Crowds

Lixixsoton Ky March 19 The funeral of John C Breckinridge today drew an immense crowd. State officers led by Gov Leslie attended along with Senators Stevenson and McCreery and other dignitaries. The Knights Templar conducted the service of which Gen Breckinridge was a noted member. No funeral crowd in memory matches this since Henry Clay's death.

Lixixsoton John C. Breckinridge Leslie Stevenson and McCreery Knights Temoplar Orcer Gen. Breckinridge Henry Clay

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