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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1876

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Debated Naval Yard closures in House Committee of the Whole

The House sat in Committee of the Whole with Mr Clymer in the chair to discuss the Naval Appropriation bill. Speakers including Mr Willis of New York argued to abolish all Navy Yards except Brooklyn, Norfolk, and Mare Island, while Mr Whitthorne and Mr Blount urged reform and economy. Opponents led by Mr Freeman and Mr Regan defended keeping Pensacola and Mare Island, and Mr Banks condemned disposing of Navy Yards for a broad appropriations bill. The session resumed at 7:30 with further debate about retaining key yards and opposing urgent land sales, stressing national security and historical ties to places like Bunker Hill.

House Clymer Willis New York Navy Yard Brooklyn Norfolk Mare Island Whitthorne Tennessee Naval Committee Blount Georgia Freeman Pennsylvania Navy Yards Davis North Carolina Kelley Regan Texas Pensacola Banks Massachusetts Appropriation Committee Boston Harbor Pacific Charlestown Navy Yard Boston Bunker Hill Tybee Cockspur Island Lexington and Concord House of Representatives Harris Beeton

France Split Over Amnesty Question Sparks Debate

French lawmakers voice rising debate over amnesty measures amid political tensions. Parties clash on scope and implications for rivals, while public opinion questions whether concessions will heal divisions or fuel further conflict.

Great Mustangs Race Tests Rider Endurance At Fleetwood Park

New York May 19 The Fleetwood Park mustang race ends in exhaustion and fading vision for Parker after riding 395 miles aimed at 15 hours. He changes horses 72 times in 100 miles, loses control, and finally collapses in front of spectators, losing the wager though he proves grit. Reduced fare to conventions also announced with half-fare tickets to Republican Cincinnati and Democratic St Louis. Yacht clubs announce schedule changes and Bowen vows more public statements against Beecher. Across the Continent notes a 80-dollar-fare transcontinental train planned to reach San Francisco in 80 hours.

New York Fleetwood Park Pacific Parker Ricers Cincinnati St. Louis Chremnati

Social glimpse of Gov Rice reception at Massachusetts Pavilion

Special despatch from Philadelphia May 19 reports Gov Rice hosting an informal reception with guests including Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Geo W Childs Gov Bigler Gen Gosborn Gen Hawley and others. After a brief visit to Sawyer's observatory the party attended a lavish banquet hall event with speeches from multiple dignitaries.

Philadelphia Gov. Rice Massachusetts State Avenue Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Geo. W. Childs Gov. Bigler Gen. Goshorn Gen. Hawiey Boston Commercial Club Col. Forney Dan. Dougherty Belmont Gate Belmont Mansion Proskauers Sawyer’s Observatory Hawley Gosborn Governors Rice Bigler Dan, Dougherty Charles Amory Charles O. Gage Willard Rice Chamount

Cabinet discusses Louisiana affairs without action

At today’s Cabinet meeting the Louisiana situation drew attention but no new steps were taken beyond known measures. A telegram from Gen. Augur to Gen. Sheridan said troops are instructed to prevent violence and protect those needing it. Bascom at Bayou Sara reports disturbances ended, mostly in Mississippi. MR BOOTH AND THE GREENBACKS. An acquaintance asked Booth by telegraph if he accepts the Greenback Convention nomination for President. He answered no, hopes his name won’t be a candidate, and has seen no official notice beyond newspapers.

Rufus B. Bullock Georgia South Bullock South Carolina Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas London Prince of Wales Turkey Buenos Ayres Salonica France Fish Booth Greenback Party Commercial Club Boston Gary Rice Centennial Commission Finance Committee Foreign Commissioners Massachusetts State Building Centennial Exhibition Grounds Maine Texas Capitol St. Louis Cincinnati Senate Tuttle French King Alaska Col Elliott Congress Commission Col. Elliott Treasury Alaska Seal Company Barnes Insane Asylum Nichols Pension Office van Kewen Baker Congressional Messrs Ballou and Eames Rhode Island Singleton Efa Garfield Messrs Garfield Committee On Rules Randall Pennsylvania Cox Ohio Lamar Mesers Ballou Henry C. Bowen Beecher Plymouth Church Bowen Augur Sheridan Sherman Bascom Bayou Sara Greenbacks Indianapolis Ferguson New Orleans St Nichollas St. Nicholas Old Country District OF Massachusetts Samuel L. Holt John T. Morrison Suffolk Joan T. Morrison Cambridge Middlesex Pemberton Square S. L. Thorndike Esquire Roland G. Usher Marshal Mass Lothrop Thorndike Easq Lender Blackinton & Son Blackinton Braytonville North Adams New York Leominster Orthodox Congregational Church Samuel W. Parker L.J. Cherrington Lowell Lowell and Andover Railroad Central Street Annie Eldridge Benjamin Eldridge New Bedford Wansutta Mills

Great Powers Action and Salonica Murders Report

A Berlin despatch says Britain may refuse the three power memorandum and five powers may address a note to Turkey. Reports from Salonica detail the murdered consuls funeral with order and ceremony. London cites England’s refusal as aiming to keep future options unfettered while not urging the Sultan to reject proposals. The Salonica investigation has yet to reveal the murders’ real cause. Women and children massacred.

London Berlin England Turkey Salonica Cologne Reicheanzeiger Paris Daily Telegraph Pieder Bosnia

Prince of Wales Reception at Guildhall in London

The Prince of Wales and Princess were hosted in a magnificent reception in London. Crowds cheered as they arrived at Guildhall after a triumphal street procession. The banquet seated about 500 distinguished guests with rich decoration and brief toasts followed by music. Disraeli III.

Disraeli III

Amnest y motion debated in Paris and Versailles

Sixty Deputies abstained from voting on a general amnesty in Paris. In Versailles Senate debate Mar quis de Francken questioned the Interior Minister over a circular by the late Ricard. De Marcere said the constitution could only be liberal modified as elections have changed laws. Chamber debates amnesty. radical motions rejected.

Paris Gambetta Spuller Duportal Senate Chamber Versailles Marquis de Francken Interior Ricard de Marcere le Franchen Chamber of Deputies

Washington May 19 Democratic split over Thurman and Allen

Sergeant-at-Arms Thompson and Congressman Hurd return from Cincinnati to a divided Democratic camp. Thompson says Thurman led delegates and Allen backers tried to push an Independent nomination. the convention shifted to Thurman on a minority platform. He sees seeds sown for unity around a non Ohio New York outsider. Tom Ewing counters with Allen leading in districts, Thurman next, while Ohio and New York factions clash over facing a united front and outside candidates.

Washington Thompson House Frank Hurd Thurman Cincinnati Allen Cincinnati Enquirer Democratic Party Ohio Indianapolis New York East Wall Street Turman Tom Ewing Allen Party

Fire damages frame block in Biddeford Maine

A frame block on Main and Laconia streets in Biddeford owned by the Hooper heirs was badly damaged by fire and water this morning. Occupants included Boynton the druggist Cole the photographer Lord the fancy goods and Smith the barber. All suffered smoke fire and water exposure. Insured.

Biddeford Hooper Main Laconia Boynton Cole Lord Smith

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