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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1873

Page

2

Whitman C. Bester Dies After Self Inflicted Wound

Whitman C. Bester, banker and noted financier, shot himself this morning. His wife found him before a mirror, bleeding, with a fatal head wound. Officials attribute partial insanity from poor health. He was widely known and respected. AN INDIAN CONFERENCE delegates urged a separate Nebraska reservation. Commissioner Smith insisted on adhering to the 1868 Sherman treaty terms. The Surratt case discussion notes court martial records lack mercy recommendations, cited by Holt allies. Inspector Kimball suspended Milroy in Washington Territory. the first use of the new law’s power.

Washington Whitman C. Bester Riggs & Co Arapahoes Commissioner of Indian Affairs Nebraska Sherman The Platte Indian Territory Smith Warrtment Holt Johnson Surratt Kimball Milroy Washington Territory Congress

Indignation Over Virginius Outrage Sparks Calls for Interference

New York citizens react to the execution of forty eight Virginius crew and passengers viewing it as a deliberate Spanish atrocity. Cubans at resorts hope U S intervention will aid the rebellion and honor those slain, while Admiral Rowan reports no Washington despatches as yet.

Miet United States Europe Spain New York Brooklyn Navy Yard Rowan Washington Virginius The Virgin Us Jamaica Virginias Enrique Castellanos Supreme Court Col. Harris Vermont Edward Scott Salem Mass Simon Gratz England

Navy Yards to Ready War Vessels as Cuban Crisis Deepens

Reports from Cuba trigger sharp U S actions with Consul Hall protesting Santiago executions andSecretary of State Fish coordinating with Madrid. Minister Sickles reports Spain’s uneasy response as Foreign Ministers confer, while the Navy readies six ships and forts along the Gulf for possible engagement.

Hall Secretary of Sickles Santiago

Prospect of War With Spain At Brooklyn Navy Yard

The Brooklyn Eagle reports Capt Ransom executive officer says orders from Washington to fit out vessels were received but not made public He sees a prospect of war with Spain and Cuba as a likely objective The Arapiles has had plates removed and cannot be ready for service for ten weeks Meanwhile crews work on Powhatan Kansas and Juniata The Kansas may sail tonight and the Juniata tomorrow night

New York Brooklyn Eagle Ransom Navy Yard Washington Spain Cuba Arapiles Powhatan Kansas Juniata

Mass Meeting Planned by Cuban Independence Sympathizers

Influential Americans at the Astor House convened to organize a grand mass meeting in support of Cuban independence. A Tammany Committee resolution denounces the Virginius incident as a breach of international law and calls for vigorous action to defend the flag and humanity.

Tammany Committee New York Astor House Spain Virginius Una Detropolis

Court martial on the Tornado sentences pirates after trial

The court-martial began at nine and ended at four aboard the Tornado. Prisoners, except Bembetta and several named men, were moved to the city jail under guard. Gen Burriel sought to execute all prisoners within twenty four hours to avert foreign intervention, and detained a telegram to the US Consul in Kingston about the Virginius capture.

Virginius Colon Jamaica Coart Bembetta Jesus del Sol Ryan Pedro Cespedes Burriel Havana General de Marina United States Kingston

Indignation at the Virginius Outrage in Philadelphia

A large Cuban resident meeting in Philadelphia on November 13 pledged substantial aid for the Cuban cause. Speakers stressed the Virginius outrage, with several hundred dollars raised and watches and jewelry donated. A gentleman offered his horses and carriages, and two noted military men pledged services and potential recruitment if needed.

Philadelphia

Sketch of Pedro Franchi de Alfaro

A New York Herald obituary recalls Pedro Franchi de Alfaro born Havana November 1844. A Cuban patriot who died in Santiago de Cuba, he served Cuba from Nassau and New York, armed patriots, ran a blockade, and aided landings. He worked with Gen. Quesada, was valued by Cuban agents, and faced peril with bravery and wit.

Pedro Franchi DE Alfaro New York Herald Santiago de Cuba Havana Havana University Ignacio Gen. Quesada Revolutionary Junta Caban Junta New York J. Morales Lemus Lee Senor Franch de Alfaro Cuba Nassau N. P Salvador Revolutionary Army de Alfaro South America Quesada Venezuela New Granada United States

Thorndike murder trial enters fourth day with grisly evidence

Belfast Maine November 13 proceedoun of the fourth day of the Thorndike murder trial opened with keepers testifying about the day of arrest. bloodstained clothing and the axe were shown. magistrate Rich described kerosene odors and a room splattered with blood. doctors testified the wounds caused instant death. relatives and a Bangor medium linked the suspect to anonymous letters and threats. courtroom crowd remains large as State and defense prepare further testimony.

Belfast Thorndike Stephen Rand Oomne Almon Raymond S. Rich Gordon Hiram Chase Julia P. Edwards Bangor Miss Edwards Juliz Elisha Gordon, Jr

Billiard tournament reports slow games and high scores

In Chicago on November 13 the first match saw Joseph Dion defeat George Slosson 400 to 296 in 82 innings with top runs of 31 26 and 36. Maurice Daly beat John Bessinger 400 to 329 in 76 innings, Daly’s best runs 60 26. Cyrille Dion edged Joseph Dion 400 to 260 in 56 innings, Cyrille’s peaks 57 and 61. Abassy versus Snyder ran past midnight with four games scheduled for tomorrow including Snyder Bessinger Garnier Slosson and the Dion brothers.

Chicago Joseph Dion George Slosson Dion Slosson Maurice Daly John Bessinger Daly Bessinger Joseph Cyrille Dion Cyrille Abassy Snyder Garnier

Sudden Death of Caroline Bracy in Rockland Maine

Caroline Bracy, a young woman from Mount Desert employed in Rockland, died suddenly this forenoon. A sister in the Herrick household found her in a small hanging closet and a physician could not save her. Coroner Rust deemed an inquest unnecessary after initial examination.

Rockland Caroline Bracy Mount Desert Joe Herrick Mr Herrick Miss Bracy Miss Herrick Rust Rockport

Public Meeting Highlights U S School Praise and Steamship Tow

At a London meeting chaired by Edward Miall Carvell Williams spoke on his America trip praising the voluntary religious system and U S public schools He noted the City of Montreal from New York on November 1 may have met the missing City of Richmond and towed it A new solicitor general named mentioned.

London Edward Miall Carvell Williams America United States Inman City of Montreal New York City of Richmond

Col Stoffel Convicted Of Contempt In Versailles Trial

In Paris on November 13, Col Stoffel was found guilty at the Bazaine court martial for using disrespectful language while testifying. He received a three month prison term and was ordered to pay costs.

Fish Jamaica Paris Col. Stoffel Versailles Bazaine Costa

Fighting In Progress At Cartagena Madrid

Insurgent forts at Cartagena opened heavy fire on land and naval forces of the Government in a tense engagement. The conflict unfolds with exchanges of artillery as authorities respond to the attack.

Cartagena Madrid

Financial and Commercial Update From World Markets

Evening reports show Bank of France specie down 1,000,000 francs in a week. London and Liverpool quote cotton firmer with 14,000 bales sold, including 2,000 for speculation export. U S 5-208 1862 quoted in Frankfurt. Havana exchange active with U S rates around 57 to 63 days. Orleans and Dutch standard sugar prices noted with various premiums.

Don Bank of France Kentes Liverpool Uplands &d Orleans London Havana United States Paria

Sir John A Macdonald Nominated to Toronto Seat

The Conservatives nominated Sir John A. Macdonald to represent the Western District of Toronto in the House of Commons after Mr Crawford’s appointment as Lieutenant-Governor. Writs for elections in New Westminster Ontario and Quebec issued. nominations to be made Friday and Saturday next week.

Toronto John A. Macdonald House of Commons Crawford Ottawa New Westminster Ontario Quebec

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