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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1874

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2

Insurance recovered in Fisk case against London Globe

The widow of the late Col. Fisk wins a $10,650 verdict from the London Liverpool and Globe Insurance Company over $20,000 policy on Fifth Avenue Theatre property burned January 1, 1872. The defense claimed Fisk held only a leasehold and could not insure full value. An important Supreme Court suit seeks $100,000 damages over Croton aqueduct water withdrawal from Lake Mabopac causing shoreline decay and malaria. Eugene Gardner.

Broadway Col. Fisk Kate Stoddard Hamilton London, Liverpool and Globe Insurance Company Fifth Avenue Theatre Superior Court Fisk Eno Supreme Court Lake Mabopac Croton

Witnesses Describe Dam Wall and Construction in 1867 1869

E H Brewster testifies as former board chairman about dam observations from 1867 to 1869. He describes wall extensions, bank angles, and cobble stone construction with possible hidden weak spots. Justin Thayer adds Gov Hayden doubted the source of outside water during the early investigations. Recess reported.

Isaac Stone Northampton Northampton Cutlery Company Florence Mull River Williamsburg Williamsburg Reservoir Company Mill River Reservoir Company Joel Hayden Isaac Stove W. T. Clement Lucius Dimmock W. R. Halliday Goshen Consolidated Company William Skinner H. T. James O. G. Spellman W. A Thayer Nonotoch Silk Co International Screw Co Northampton Cutlery Co Vernon Brothers Clapp & Pomeroy Clement & Hawks Manufacturing Co George P. Warner Horace Lamb Gov. Haynen E. B. Wellson Delano Julius Fenn E. C. Garaner Springfield William Clark E. A. Edwards Elisha A. Edwards Southampton Nonotuck Silk Company Elisna H. Brewster Worthington Edwards Gov. Hayden Mr Spellman West Bank Col. Thayer Haton Ot Ware Brewster Dr Trew

Paris ministry reshaped amid Bonapartist surge

Paris notes the new Ministry nicknamed The Ministry of Impossible Programmes as Bonapartists gain strength. Republican candidates in Nièvre contest the Burgoing seat, the Bonapartist declared elected, while Burgoing travels to Chislehurst to honor the ex-Empress.

Paris Nievre Burgoing Chislehurst

Death of Baroness de Pontalba

Notices from New Orleans Picayune report the death of Baroness de Pontalba, detailing his title and social standing in 19th century society. The brief obituary notes family connections and status within New Orleans high society.

Baroness DE Pontalba New Orleans Picayune

Three Men Die in Independence Iowa Fire Loss

A blaze in Independence, Iowa kills three men and causes an estimated 500000 dollars in damage. Authorities probe the cause and assess casualties, with local responders detailing the scene and impact on the community.

Independence Iowa Carcano, Inc Dubuque

Rhode Island General Assembly Elects Officers at Newport

The Rhode Island General Assembly in Newport organized by previous nominees, announced the elected officers from the Old State House balcony. The current slate remains unchanged, with caucuses expected to propose few changes before tomorrow’s legislative election. The assembly plans to adjourn Thursday and reconvene in June to elect the U S senator.

Providence R. I General Assembly Newport Old State House United States

Board of Public Works minutes and contractor overpayments inquiry

Washington reports state Charlies S. Johnson testified the minutes were not the board’s record but prepared from data supplied by the vice president. The hearing revealed overpayments to contractors totaling 21686.60 and questioned payments to Mullett and other irregular board transactions. The testimony was to close the next day.

Washington Charlies S. Johnson Board of Public Works Wilson Frank M. Smith Patrick O. Howes House of Representatives Republican Nebraska Cluss Mullett Gov. Shepherd Morrill Oertley Shepherd E. Evans Col. Magruder Wrone Cross

Bowdoin College Faces Prolonged Faculty Action Over Drill

In Bowdoin College Maine the faculty adjourned a session without resolution as students vow to resist drill at Commencement. Trustees reportedly may abolish drill if students withdraw the pledge but 119 of 124 still resist. Lower class members who refused military duty were summoned and sent home awaiting decisive action.

New York Broadway Boston Wall Street Pacific Mail Fuse Nic

Maryland and Fleetwood Park Open Spring Jockey Meets

The Maryland Jockey Club opened its Spring meeting with races at Baltimore. Merodac, Village Blacksmith, Dizzie Lucas, and others contested two mile dash and other stakes with various placings and times. Fleetwood Park in New York began the Spring meeting with about 1200 spectators and a $600 race for maidens on average pace, won by Walden Maid in heat four.

Melish Senate Mellish Capitol Dr Rankin House New York Baltimore Maryland Jockey Club Merodac Village Blacksmith Dizzie Lucas Granger Coronet Culpepper Serateh Saxon King Amadeus Crouses Survivor Caribes Revolver Wanderer Prince of Wales Cordelia Maid of Athens Fleetwood Park Sweetmeat Lady Dahlman Whalebone Walden Maid Cora F A. H. Elliot George Maynard G. H. Mitchell

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