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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1866

Page

2

Wasteful English railway costs spark public debate

An English estimate shows running a 200 mile train for 126 with 273 passengers paying 6 and 973 riding free. Freight shows 200 tons at 159, yet losses persist as railways charge beyond conveyance costs. Authorities discuss costs, profits, and hidden subsidies amid a broader critique of railway pricing and transparency.

Engfeb Charring Cross Worcester Western Albany Boston Galissus North ‘Western Railroad London Eastern Counties Railway Gooch

Famine Abates in India as Global News Flows

Telegraphy reports from Bombay say Indian famine is abating while other items note Princess Dagmar’s illness, Italian neutral stance on the Roman question, Chile and Peru accepting mediation, and widespread Fenian concerns in Ireland. Market updates show U S Five-Twenties near 70 and British Consols around 89 with steady cotton and rail shares.

St. Peterssure Dagmar Loxpox Bombay India Maprio Spain Don Miguel United States Liverpool Fraxxroft Antwerp Noex Petroleum LiverrooLt Moravian Alton Montreal York Lancaster Florence Baron Ricasoli Italy Lexpos Chile Peru France England Candia Liverroot Loxton American Securities Illinois Central Railroad Erie Railroad Evenine Ireland Edinburgh onLin Bismark Evenrye Evenme

Mexican News from Galveston and Frontier Talks

A special report says Gen. Ortega and his party stay as guests at the federal troops estate. Ortega plans a return to New Orleans. About fifteen hundred Federal troops expected on the Mexican frontier soon. Senator Dens of Wisconsin visits Galveston briefly. Vera Cruz dates to November 13 received. Maximilian ministers in a rare meeting vow to stay in office. Maximilian’s health improved after a sea voyage. He was at Orizaba on the 12th.

Galveston Texas Ortega New Orleans Navy Dens Wisconsin Vera Cruz Maximilian Orizaba

Fenian Prisoners Released In Secret Toronto Action

In Toronto on Saturday night 39 Fenian prisoners were released with secrecy about an hour’s notice. They were transported by government train to Suspension Bridge with Great Western Railroad providing a rear guard and escort. Each prisoner received supper and a $5 back to Niagara Falls before departure amid cheers for the jail governor and officials.

Toronto C. W Iar Great Western Railroad Aea Niagara Falls Iff

Horrible Affair in Baltimore Ends in Tragedy

At the Jesse Marsden residence on East Baltimore street a daughter of Marsden, Mrs George Clegg, in a fit of insanity attacked her own children and her sister’s child with a table knife. A five year old son of Mrs Eichman was mortally wounded, and her youngest child was severely wounded. The eldest child escaped. The incident caused intense neighborhood excitement. The families are described as highly respectable.

Baltimore Jesse Marsden Baltimore Street George Clegg Marsden Charles Eichman Eichman

Erie Despatch Reports Railroad Accident Settlements

The Buffalo and Erie Railroad settled injury claims at about $25,000. Deceased’s friends received $5000 each, with the rest divided among the wounded. Trackmaster James Mahoney, arrested in connection with the accident, waived examination and posted $2000 bonds for February court appearance.

Burravo N. Y Erie Buffalo and Erie Railroad James Mahoney

Aldermen Adopt Resolution Over Park Site For Post Building

New York officials vote 11 to 1 to charge the United States one million dollars for the lower end of the Park as the site for a new Post. The funeral of Inspector Carpenter drew over a thousand police. Crowded streets lined the procession route. Separately, additional seizures and arrests for revenue law violations by distillers raise concern that the government has been defrauded of millions.

New York Board of Aldermen United States Carpenter

Desperate Matamoras Fight Reported by Brownsville

Brownsville despatch notes a spirited attack on Matamoras with Cortinas repulsed after gaining advantage. Defenders lose 20 prisoners. Col Rias arrested for bad conduct on the field. Tapia dies of cholera on the 10th. Escobedo’s arrival said to alter affairs.

Galveston Texas Brownsville Courier Matamoras Rias Tapia Escobedo

Branscomb Declared Elected to Legislature in Missouri

St Louis dispatch reports C. H. Branscomb declared elected to the Missouri Legislature over Frank Blair after a sundown vote tally confirmed by the Attorney General. The decision also seats S. D. Ridgeley in the State Senate and increases General Pile's majority. Branscomb and Ridgeley received their certificates from the county clerk.

St. Louis C. H. Branscomb Frank Blair S. D. Ridgeley Radical Senate General Pile Branscomb Ridgeley

Car Prens Furs and Carpets At Boston Stores

Advertisement notes cheap furs such as Hopson Bay and American Lasses at E R Cleaveland Co 12 Tremont Row. Carl Marront offers five thousand Wool Blankets at various prices. Hadden's New York sale features 800 rolls of Ingram Carpeting at 50 cents to 1 per yard, claimed cheapest since the war. New England Carpet Co 75 Hanover Street.

Pren E. R. Cleaveland & Co’s Hopson Bay E. R. Cleaveland & Co Tremont Row Carl Marront Bromfield Stoop E. F. Cushman Tremont Street Boston Hadden New York New England Carpet Co Hanover Street Low Parkes Dundee Brussels England Fierry Sarrs Oil Ae Very Sudbury Street Gineer Boston P. O Washington Street P. O. Thié Ee P. O. Thié Ee Wanted,—Veseels St. John North Side Cuba Phiane Thay 0Ek & Peabody State Street

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