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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1874

Page

2

Desperate Engagement With Cheyenne Warriors Routed

An account describes a battle where about two hundred Cheyenne warriors attacked. The Indians were routed, several of their number killed, and two white captives rescued. Marsh’s scientific expedition faced opposition, leading to a avoided conflict and tense standoff.

Marsh New York North Fork McClellan's Creek Texas Fort Dodge Kansas Baldwin German Colorado Lieut Overton Feders Redmond Price Eighth Cavalry Compton Sixth Cavalry Davidson Tenth Cavalry Neill Tenth United States Cavalry Morris Col Hartwell Miles the Tribune Yale College Red Cloud Agency Black Hills White Tail Red Cloud Pretty Crow Chicago Sheridan McKenzie Plains Indiana McClellan’s Creek Farnsworth

Striking Longshoremen Challenge Wage Cuts in New York

In New York on November 17, longshoremen confront a broad price war as stevedores and steamship agents accept reduced wages. Companies cut day rates to 30 cents and night rates to 45 cents, prompting a mass strike by the Longshoremen's Union. Police intervene after a dispute near Pacific Mail’s dock while White Star and other docks operate with workers accepting lower pay.

Associated Press Washington Humphreys Hayes New York Henckle Whitley Union and Central Pacific Railroads Central Pacific Cox General Land Office Union Pacific Secretary of the Interior Ocean Steamship Companies Cunard Line Inman Line White Star Line Liverpool and Great Western Steamship Company Anchor Line State Line Atlas Line Bristol Line Charleston Line General Transatlantic Steamship Company Havana Line Mexican Line National Line North German Lloyd Steamship Company Old Dominion Steamship Company Pacific Mail Steamship Company United States Brazil Steamship Company Longshoremen’s Union Pacific Mail Company Henry Pless White Star East River Brooklyn Marine and Fire Insurance

Midland railway abolishes second class fares approved

London November 17 shareholders of the Midland Railway approved the directors plan to abolish second class fares by an overwhelming vote. Also reports note five Yarmouth fishing vessels missing after a gale with over thirty men feared lost. An official British Army recruitment statement denies poor progress. A polar expedition is to be organized without delay following Royal Geographical Society representations.

London Midland Railway Yarmouth Loyxpow Disraeli Sir Henry Robinson Royal Geographical Society

Death of a Republican commander reported in Spain

London reports Gen Laserna, commander of the Republican forces in North Spain, is dead. Military operations suspended due to weather. Marshal Bazaine arrives in Madrid. Carlists reoccupy Lac Tarla near Irun.

London Laserna Spain Hendaye Marshal Bazaine Madrid Bayonne Lac Tarla Irun

Russia seeks Brussels protocol revisions and hints at new conference

A Pall Mall Gazette despatch from St. Petersburg reports Russia issued a circular note to European powers asking which points in the Brussels Conference protocol should be revised amended or omitted. The note also proposes another international conference next year.

London Pall Mall Gazette St. Petersburg Russia Brussels

Argentine Insurrection Compromise Report Declared False

Paris reports that La Liberte rejects claims of a government insurgent compromise in Buenos Ayres as a canard. The article notes no verified agreement or ceasefire has been reached and states the situation remains unsettled.

Paris la Liberte Buenos Ayres

Grand Trunk Rail Officials Meet Over Rates in New York

In New York President Potter of the Grand Trunk indicates a forthcoming harmonized action with Boston and Albany and Vermont Central to align New England traffic. The Saratoga contract is rejected by Island Trunk. A two hour closed conference included Messrs Rutter Hickson Bliss Mills. The aim was to fix freight rates and adhere to schedules, with no immediate rate changes, while preserving road autonomy.

New York Potter Grand Trunk Railroad Europe Grand Trunk Boston and Albany Vermont Central New England New York Central Hickson Island Trunk Saratoga Rutter Bliss Mills Boston West Hicksop Butler Montreal Grand Trunk Road Eruin

Fire destroys West dwelling and barn in Taunton Ward Seven

In Taunton Massachusetts dwelling and barn owned by David B West on the main road between Westville and North Dighton burned to the ground after a 1 am blaze. House loss $1700 with $1200 insured in Hingham. barn loss $609 with about $500 insured. House unoccupied three weeks. Fire suspected incendiary.

Taunton Massachusetts Mass Westville North Dighton David B. West Hingham

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