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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1875

Page

3

Mosby First To See Chandler At Interior Office

Col. John S. Mosby of Virginia was the first to call on Secretary Chandler on his first day in the Interior Department and again upon Chandler’s return. Senator Patterson of South Carolina and John S. Delano, son of the late Secretary, were among other distinguished visitors.

Chandler Interior Department Col John S. Mosby Virginia Senator Patterson South Carolina John S. Delano

Result in Brooklyn Tourkea Kansas Legislature election

In Brooklyns Tourkea area the vote is nearing completion as returns from points show elected to the Legislature Silver Independent Republican Bonebrake Foster Moser Long and Wright Republicans and Saxon Democrat. County tickets go to Republicans with majorities from 400 to 1000. Two counties oppose constitutional amendments.

New York Bigelow Seward Olney Phelps Smyth Hackett the Common Pleas Superior Gildersleeve Brooklyn Union Schroeder Daveett Cavanagh Senate Brooklyn Rowe Commissioners of Charities Judge Tappan Kennedy Richardson C. I. Cavanagh Jacobs Buffalo N. Y J. M Albany Harris Dei Albany Evening Journal Assembly Board of Aldermen Board of Supervisors Becker Col. Cavanagh Chicago Huck Keeley Hersing Healy Superior Court Finerty Hinck Hessine Jones Nelson Baltimore Carroll Harris Ton Toureka Kansas Silver Bonebrake Foster Moser Long Wright Saxon Leavenworth Topeka Atchison Kan Phil Atchison, Kansas Doniphan People’s Party Nemaha County Fort Scott Bourbon County

Duel in locked room ends in two deaths and alarm

A dramatic New York City duel between two jealous merchants ends with both men dead inside a locked room. One survivor, Davis Jerslow, is dying. Joseph Goldman lies dead with a pistol in his hand. The scene reveals a planned fight over a failing partnership, with weapons loaded and shots fired. Also noted are a farewell dinner for Lord Houghton and insolvency filings and Jay Gould related legal action against Erie Railway.

Lord Houghton TWEED Jay Gould Erie DTC New York Davis Jerslow Joseph Goldman Jerslow Lelievue Hospital Goldman Nna Colt Jerslon

Receivers Appointed for Atlantic and Pacific Railroad

In St Louis Judge Treat named Thomas T Buckley Oliver Garrison and James H Beach all of whom will post bonds of 500000. Meeting in Portsmouth New Hampshire discussed reducing Portland Saco and Portsmouth rental and a five member committee reported with plans to file recommendations before the December adjourned session. The Eastern Railroad Company lease and tax issues were debated as stockholders weighed potential reductions and the road value amid competing lines.

Atlantic and Pacific Portland Saco Portsmouth ST. Louis U.S. Circuit Court Treat Chambers Thomas T. Buckley New York Oliver Garrison James H. Beach Atlantic and Pacific Railroad N. H Portland, Saco and Portsmouth Railroad Company Hull Kittery Eastern Railroad Company Wooldredge C.R. Barrett Portland,Clork Portland,Saco and Portsmouth Road W.H. Y. Hickett Isil. Senabod Goodwin Messrs C. L. Woodbury Boston Lemuel Shaw F. W. Choate Beverly Joseph H Williams Augusta William H. Y. Hackett G. E. B. Jackson A. K Shurtleff Joseph H. Willias Henry H. Laird Goodwin Portand Road Saco Road Eastern Saco and Portland Road Maine Messie J. B. Brown Portsmouth, Saco & Portland Road

BYU remains ill as marshal guards house in Salt Lake

Brigham Young lies sick in bed at his Salt Lake home under guard of a United States Deputy Marshal. A motion to vacate Judge McKean's February 25 alimony order to Ann Eliza is expected to be argued before Chief Justice Waite on Saturday, but Waite was unwell and court sessions were canceled.

New York Herald White House New York Pennsylvania Massachusetts Ohio Custom House John A. Dix Friends Grant Hayes Zachariah Chandler Washington Edmunds Changler Seward Hartland Rice Republicap Thas Horace Greeley Taean & Eulegic Lord Houghton Philadelphia South Delmonico’s Cyrus W. Field Carl Schurz John Bigelow John Jay Admiral Rowan Justice Daly Bayard Taylor Whitelaw Reid James Gordon Bennett Moses Taylor M. O. Roberts A.T. Stewart D. D. Field W.E. Dodge Erastus Brooks L. B. Chittenden David A. Wells Peter Cooper Field Great Britain United States Salt Lake Brigham Young McKean Ann Eliza Waite

Thorpe Awarded 875 in Timber Fall Incident

Manchester news reports Thomas E. Thorpe of the Ancient and Honorables injured when timber fell on his head during last fall's field day. The City Council awarded him 875 plus the building owner who caused the accident will pay a like amount.

Manchester N. H Thomas E. Thorpe The Ancient and Honorables

Bold Bank Robbery at Pittston Pa Stuns Citizens

A daring night break at the First National Bank in Pittston Pa ends with vaults blown open and 240000 in bonds and cash seized. Robbers escaped through the roof, leaving investigators to probe the audacious heist as local nerves remain frayed.

Scranton First National Bank Pittston

Twenty-Second Annual Meeting of Ver Mont Agricultural and Wool Growers

The State Agricultural and Wool Growers Association held its twenty second annual meeting at Brooks House Brattleboro Vermont on November 3. A large delegation of agricultural representatives attended from across the state. Resolutions were adopted officers elected and plans discussed for the UC 8 centennial exhibition.

Vermont Agricultural and Wool Growers Association Brattleboro State Agrcultural and Wool Growers’ Association Brooks House Holbrook Buriington David Godell Vermont State Agricultural Society Commonwealth Flenry S. Morse Shelburn Vermont State Agricultural Society Joss George A. Merrill Rutland Henry Chase Lyndon H. Hubbard Springfield H. B. Kent Dorset H.G. Holyoke St. Albans Henry Clark N. B. Safford Hartford Drew Burlington E. S. Stowell Cornwall H. H. Baxter P.S. Benjamin Wolcott A. C. Harris Shoreham George Campbell West Westminster Merrill Elijah Cleveland Vermont State Agricultural Society and Wool Growers’ Association Cleveland

Austrian Proposition for Reform Guarantee in Ottoman Empire

Berlin dispatch reports northern powers ask Austria to draft a proposal guaranteeing reforms for insurgents in the Ottoman vassal states. Count Andrassy is preparing the proposal. It is believed the Porte cannot quell the rebellion and the Great Powers may sanction Austrian intervention next spring.

London Pall Mall Gazette Berlin Austria Count Andrassy

Shipwreck and Loss of Life on Scilly Isles

London reports the Catharine Griffiths sailing from Sunderland to Rio wrecked on the Scilly Islands with eight crew members drowned. Also notes the failure of John James Ronaldson & Sons, West India merchants, with liabilities around 350,000 dollars.

London Catharine Griffiths Sunderland Rio Scilly Islands John James Ronaldson & Sons West India Bowles Brothers Bowles Bros

Steamship Rotterdam Aground in Meuse Near Maasbris

A Rotterdam steamer from New York lies aground in the Meuse near Maasbris. The dispatch also reports firmer discount rates in London due to German orders, stock market activity, and varied cotton and commodity prices across Liverpool and Antwerp. Panama reports quiet interior, a great fire at Iquiqui, and rioting in San Juan del Norte with casualties. New York notes robberies and riots at San Juan del Norte, with violence against the governor and police.

Rotterdam New York Meuse Maasbris London Wolcehisi Stock Exchange Erie Sullion Liverpool Antwerp Petroleum Calcutta Iquiqui San Juan del Norue Panama Aforemena Omaha Richmond Lima Free Masons Admiral Montero Prado Nicaragua San Juan del Norte Grenada

Uruguay Cargo Restored Bond Proposal Rejected

Kingston Jamaica authorities propose to restore the cargo of the steamer Uruguay under a five thousand dollar bond with direct voyage to the United States. The condition was not accepted by the importing party.

Havana Kingston Jamaica Uruguay United States

Closure of Navigation Impacts Cape Breton Miners This Winter

Ottawa nov 3 reports Rideau canal closed on the 2th inst. Napanee nov 3 notes Bank of British North America agent J W Marsh died by his own hand. Halifax nov 3 steamer Coase sailed to Portland. A French bark Bellatre, loaded with fish, lost a chain and sits waterlogged. Cape Breton miners face subsistence aid as coast rate downturn hits. Ottawa lumber to U S in October totaled 12,809,000 feet.

Cape Breton EPC Ottawa United States

Fires Destroy Three Houses in New Brunswick Area

At New Brunswick New Jersey three two story frame buildings on Schureman street burned last night from sparks from a bonfire. Insurance totaling 10000 dollars. In South Limington Maine Frederck C Demock’s house barn and outbuildings destroyed by fire on Monday night Loss of 2500 pounds insured.

New Brunswick New Jersey New Berunswick Schureman Street Souti Limington Maine Bipperord Frederck C. Demock South Lianuton Boston State Street J.W. Filip Tudf Eliot Insurance CO FEM George A. Curtis David W. Williams Aggustus Johnson Dantel Davies Robert Codman Francis Mane Carmin E. King Calvin W. Haven Joseph B. Moors Charles A. Cummings Charlies L. Thayer James T. Hayward Henry A. Church Green Leaf C Westminster Hotel Sixteenth Street Irving Place New York Union Square B. Ferrlin City OF New York City Hall Square Frankfort Street Boston and New Haven T. J. French & Bros Winchester House

Earthquake shocks reported at Fort Yuma and Virginia City

Despatches from Yuma California and Virginia City describe a severe earthquake tremor yesterday and a hopeful mining outlook with water levels dropping Rebuilding proceeds in Virginia City Advices from California report widespread rainfall Mrs Mary Dawley of Biddeford Maine widow of Hughlen Dawley died Tuesday afternoon from heart disease aged 69 The Louisiana militia fired 100 guns at Governor Kellogg s order in triumph of Republican victories A shoe and leather building will rise on Philadelphia Centennial grounds The Lowell Common Council pinks a special committee to arbitrate Merrimack river water dispute A man found in the Woonasquatucket river bed Rhode Island identified as Thomas D Rogers of Cranston death due to head injury inquest adjourned to Saturday.

Mary Merrimack Woonasquatucket Rhode Island Thomas D. Rogers Cranston

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