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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1878

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Maine Potatoes Bring Big Returns, Says Machias Union

The Machias Union reports Maine farmers reap rich potato sales. One dealer paid 2200 in a day, with others earning 200 to 8500 daily over several days. The piece credits improved farming for prosperity, noting Eastern Maine excels in quality and quantity.

Machias Union Maine

Rail accident disrupts Portland and Ogdensburg line at Dow's Crossing

Inward mail train derailed near Dow's Crossing on the Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad about 11 this forenoon due to a broken rail. Israel J. Currier of Walcott was killed, Mrs George L. Waterman of Hyde Park seriously injured, Miss Mary Trainer of St Johnsbury slightly hurt, another passenger suffered a head injury. Track repaired, trains running normally tonight.

St. Jenny N. B New Brunswick Peél Florenceville Fredericktown Yerxa Peel Tre Canningham Hacker Fort Fairfield Amorg St. Jounsbury Portland and Ogdensburg Dow's Crossing Israel J. Currier Walcott George L. Waterman Hyde Park Mary Trainer St. Johnsbury

Butler and Mass politics divide Democrats and reforms

A Massachusetts election analysis recounts Democratic splits over Butler and Talbot, noting at least 26,000 Democrats voted for Talbot to defeat Butler. Judge Abbott cites reform aims, party loyalty, and Butler's energetic campaign as key factors, arguing the ballot split weakened the party and that Butler drew votes from Republicans and Greenbackers.

Destructive Fires Blaze Across Bradford and Virginia Prisons

A string of large fires reported across Bradford Pennsylvania five acres burned with heavy damage. In Virginia state prison facilities extensive damage cited, while business houses and a steamer fire add to daily fire incidents. The article notes fires on a steamship and additional blazes elsewhere, detailing widespread destruction and official emergency responses.

Bradford Virginia

Preparations at Halifax for Marquis of Lorne reception

Halifax on November 15 reports a city-wide effort to honor the new Governor General. Private citizens plan elaborate street decorations while Captain Irvine of the Bellerophon will erect a decorative arch on Hollis Street. Three arches will also be built by military, naval authorities frame a dockyard arch, and the landing wharf is being decorated. The landing barges are ready and handsome.

Halifax Capt Irvine Bellerophon Hollis Street Washington Secretary of the Interior Territories Gov. Emery Utah Congress Act of Congress Montana United States Interior Yellowstone Miles

British gunboat Condor probes Bourgas outrage

London reports the gunboat Condor was sent to Bourgas to investigate an alleged assault on the British Vice Consul. The St Peters burg Golos decries the incident as a clear violation of Black Sea neutrality and questions England’s warlike deliberate posture and threat to sea communications.

London Condor Bourgas St. Petersburg

Supreme Court reviews claflin fraud case and Vermont assault appeal

The Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases. The first concerns H B Claflin Co liable for fines under acts of 1825 and 1866 over fraudulently imported silk, with government counsel urging demurrers be sustained. The second revisits Daniel Beckwith v Andrew Bean over unlawful imprisonment during the rebellion, with a verdict for Bean overturned and retried. Adjourned until Monday.

Washington United States Supreme Court George Reynolds United States Supreme Court of Utah George W. Biddle H. B. Claflin & Co Circuit Court of the United States Southern District of New York Claflin & Co Phillips Devens Joseph H. Choate Daniel A. Beckwith Gilman Henry Andrew J. Bean District of Vermont Perenne Wallace Bean Army of the United States

Washington report summarizes customs receipts and expenditures

The annual report shows 130,170,680 dollars paid into the Treasury for the customs year ending June 30, plus 370,000 from marine hospital tax, 273,000 from steamboat inspections, 131,000 from fines, 196,000 from storage and fees. Disbursements total 5,887,444 for collection, 1,387,658 to refund deposits, 3,746,212 on debentures, 2,309,600 for public buildings, 2,318,218 for lighthouse service, 80,065 for revenue cutters, 376,137 for marine hospital service, 326,417 for life-saving stations, and 13,159 for the Investigating Committee. A Halifax fishery award warrant of 5,590,000 is not yet issued. State Department gold coin credits await requisition. Patent office clerical costs forced discharge of sixty-six clerks. Edwin L. Martin, Congressman-elect from Delaware, was pardoned by President Johnson. The German National Bank examiner reports liabilities of 293,634 with assets 294,350 plus stockholder liabilities around 100,000.

Washington Commissioner of Custom TreaSury Halifax Treasury Department Department Secretary of State Patent Office Edwin L. Martin Delaware Johnson Congress German National Bank

Varied Maine News Returns and Tragedies From The Era

Obituaries report Cyrus Smith of Hermon and Augustus Robinson of Belfast. Ship news notes Lee Willie Willie and Diadem master John M Gray drowned near Castine. Local crime includes Monmouth post office burglary and a 19th century marriage trend among Belfast women. Industry and commerce updates cover cola price, silver findings, and a planned Rockland Mount Desert steamboat line. Portland figures and a sensational Webber affair draw wide attention amid public dispute and social friction.

Cyrus Smith Hermon Augustus H. Robinson Belfast Lilue Willie Bala Brasil Hallowell Classical School Monmouth Jere McIntire Camden Boston South Deer Isle Portland, Bangor and Machias Rockland Mount Desert John M. Gray Castine Penobscot Bay Elman Dickey Stockton F. W. Carson Buenos Ayres New York George P. Jordan Portland Portland Argus C. H. Webber Webber York County Biddeford Argus

Election day band car trip for voter sparks two reports

J Fowler and W Corey of Lisbon traveled fifty miles to Livermore in a band car on election day to obtain a Democratic voter. The Democratic Press in Dover changes ownership with George F. Gray as managing editor. Legislative candidate Josiah B. Wiggim of Stratham seeks to reclaim his seat, claiming he was elected and polls closed while voters remained. Gilford votes to tax exemption for capital investments in manufacturing for ten years. Two High School chemistry students in Manchester excluded for serving elder with tartar emetic. parents threaten criminal action. Rockingham Republicans celebrate a county mase jubilee in Hampton with speeches by Lyman, Sanborn, and Lane. J. F. Langmaid of Pembroke grows 24 acres of corn with astonishing yields. A dispatch from Hampstead notes Gardner Hazeltine’s probable murder near Elgin Illinois. The second trial in Bristol vs Plymouth over a defective highway ends with a hung jury. Charles Purington of Epping finds a baby, cash, and clothes at his door. a previous similar incident occurred years ago, with the child not surviving.

J. Fowler W. Corey Lisbon Livermore Dover George F. Gray Josiah B. Wiggim Stratham Gilford Manchester Rockingham County Hampton John D. Lyman Peter Sanborn George E. Lane Townall J. F. Langmaid Pembroke New Hampshire Hampstead Elgin Charles Purington Epping

Deaths of Edward L Page and Hon W F Aldrich

Edward L Page of Haverhill New Hampshire aged 45 died November 14 son of late Gov John Page brother of John A Page Vermont State Treasurer. He served in town offices and faced war related hardship. Hon W F Aldrich prominent New York lawyer and former Western Massachusetts resident died November 14 first Secretary of Union Trust Company and later savings bank examiner and receiver after 1875.

Haverhill N. H John Page New Hampshire John A. Page Vermont Page New York Massachusetts Union Trust Company Mutual Benefit Savings Bank

Eastern bound railroad fares fall to low winter figures

In Cincinnati and St Louis reports the Atlantic and Great Western and Vandalia lines slash passenger rates to the East. New York and Philadelphia tickets drop to one dollar on the A and GW line with Pittsburg at 275 and Ohio points at nominal sums. The Panhandle and other lines face expected reductions as rivals move to lower the cost of travel eastward.

A.T. Stewart Western Atlantic and Great Western Railway New York Ohio Supreme Court of Vermont E. C. Hayden Prince William Kirchner Pittsburg Young’s Gaston Kearney California Cincinnati

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