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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1871

Page

2

Spain Cuba issue hurts young King amid US meddling

In Spain’s turmoil and Cuban dispute the Washington government faces pressure as minister Sickles notes a pledge to abstain from intervention. US promises to Cuba’s rights under 1869 constitution clash with Spain’s claimed policy, prompting calls to account Madrid. Cabinet crises and Radical Republican growth intensify the international tension.

Spain Washington Sickles Cuba Madrid United States

Resignation of Hon. Thomas Murphy at New York Customs

Local decision announced this afternoon confirms the resignation of Hon. Thomas Murphy as collector at New York and its acceptance. Rumors of Republican pressure and Grant’s defense of Murphy preceded the move, and private correspondence helped finalize the withdrawal. Grand Duke Alexis will arrive by daytime special train and be received privately by the President the next day.

Exit Murphy Thomas Murphy New York Grand Duke Alexis Robb Grant Murphy Port of Ciscom House Secretary of the Treasury Ry Department Republican Party Pro Hich Taomas Murray Wasuiserox D. C Thomas Morpar Port of New Org Port of New York New York Custom House U.S. Grant Fish Catacazy Rae Ae Semel Blue Leen Gen. Sheridan Treasury Port Huron Mich Canada Michigan Chicago Wisconsin Supreme Court Imeg Chester Arth Appo Vico Murphy Aes

Grand Duke Visits New York Amid Storm Delay

The Grand Duke in uniform, praised for grace and bearing, thanked New York officials and citizens for the welcome. After a storm decision, he stayed aboard Mary Powell until morning and planned a reception on board. A vast procession and a notable guest list including Renwick, Morse, Roosevelt, Cooper, and others followed the visit, landing at Pier 39 around 4 PM.

New York Alexis Svetland Mary Powell Bodisco Catacaszy Cig Wich Royal Admiral Poisset Duke M. Catacary Scotland Grand Duke Dix McDowell Wm. H. Aspinwall Aspinwall Howard Potter G. J. Macy Albert Bierstadt Acura Possiet Ths Pier 1 Atlo Broadway Renwick Lloyd Aspinwall Schackards John Taylor Johnson Benjamin H. Field Samuel P. B. Morse Roosevelt Peter Cooper Smith Clift Irvin McDowell Rufus Ingalls William Low Stuart R. A. Witthaus L. Delafield W. B Edward Matthews Ur J. P. Thompson Sandford Goodenow Constantinople J. Curtin St. Petersburg Clay City Pier 39 Catacazy Admiral Rowan Svettland Congress New York Yacht Club Bogarthe Severn Iroquois United States Kansas Tallapoosa Russia America Union Square Trinity Church Broad Grace Church Jullien

The Duke's Dining Room Grandeur and Musical Marvels

The Grand Duke's dining-room dazzles with a monster mirror damask drapery and rosewood furniture. A round black walnut dining table extends to seat twenty, while a celestial music box towers like a piano and plays operas from six brass cylinders. Bronze pedestals feature Pandora and Hebe, with woodcocks on a silver-bronzed pedestal beside the wall mirror.

Russia Miss Nilsson Moulton Pandora Hebe Aen Souuthwick Nicholas Alexis Carl Millar Mecklenberg Grand Canal Venice Ducal Palace

Last Act in Indiana Tragedy Lynching of Three Negroes

Report of a nighttime attack on Charlestown jail by a masked group estimated at twenty-five to thirty men, armed with guns and revolvers, seeking to free and execute the accused murderers Taylor, Davis, and Johnson. They secured tools from blacksmith Boyer’s shop and pressed prisoners at the scene, amid a village in unusual quiet as indictments were delayed.

Louisville Ledger and Courier-Journal Taylor Davis Johnson Park Charlestown Otiseo Boyer Mr Jones William Long Mr Long Mr Baxter Baxter Foor Springfield Ohio Ince Dyson Worcester Mass Nathaniel Phillips Central Falls R. I Ohio and Mississippi Osgood Indiana

Tragic lynching at Cartwrights woods ends in three hangings

A mob in Charlestown carries out a brutal execution after abducting and torturing three suspected participants in the Park tragedy. George Johnson, Squire Taylor, and Charley Davis are bound and hanged under a frost lit dawn, with Johnson and Taylor displayed on one tree and Davis on another as masked lynchers observe.

Johnson Davis Taylor Park Cartwright’s Woods Charlestown Lexington Squire Taylor George Johnson Charley Davis

Audacious attempt to rob Savannah Steamship safe

New York reports an early morning burglary at H. B. Cromwell's Savannah Steamship Line office ended with officers capturing James West and arresting two fugitives on the roof after a tense pursuit. A complete set of burglars' tools was found, while bank news details bank closures, receiverships, and depositors facing claims amid wider financial turmoil.

Savannah Steamship Company New York Brossnan West Albany H. B. Cromwell Savannah Steamship Line Mr Cromwell James West Pendergast Berrigan Smith Cromwell San Francisco Montana Panama Horace Hawes Mount Eden University John Brown Lodi Brown John Houx Sonoma Houx Coun S. Stephens United States Shubvrick Astoria Hawes Jesus Christ

Great Britain News and Disasters Cable Despatches

Reports from Liverpool of a Mersey collision where two vessels sank instantly and all hands are presumed lost. Queen Victoria health denial and Disraeli dispute discussed. A Radical meeting in Bristol caused uproar. Trade treaty suspensions with France confirmed. Count Chambord denial of throne surrender rumored. Telegraph cable between Shanghai and Nagasaki cut off. Kelly case: two key prosecution witnesses vanish.

Disraeli Dr McLeod McLeod Liverpool Mersey John Gribble Total Abstinence Society Brixham Bristol Charles W. Dilke Standard England France Count Chambord Bourtons Shanghibai Nagasaki Japan Hong Kong Kelly Duntix

Reorganization of the Army in France by 1872

Paris notes that by end of January 1872 France will have ten fully organized army corps with improved arms stationed at major military centres. Also reports court martial of Journal Pere Duchesne editor for life hard labor and death sentences for Vermesch and Vuellaumeé for coutumacy.

Paris France Pere Duchesne Vermesch Vuellaumeé

Public disarray lingered in Constantinople cabinet

Reports from Constantinople dated November 20 describe widespread dissatisfaction with disorganization in public departments. Sultan’s economy orders are ignored, cabinet harmony is lacking, and a political crisis is anticipated.

Constantinople

Geneva Conflagration Origin Under Scrutiny

In Geneva on November 20 authorities vow a strict inquiry into the recent city fire. Suspicion falls on agents of the International Society amid financial and commercial concerns.

Geneva International Society

Pure Wines and Cooking Spirits Offered by A Richards Co

2 4e Household Wants We supply Families with PURE WINES or SPIRITS FOR COOKING OR TABLE PURPOSES and keep a full holiday season stock of table luxuries at low prices A RICHARDS & CO 99 Washington Street Economy in Cigars Retail prices for bulk bought cigars plus four new brands added all cigars are guaranteed and imported from Havana factories

A. Richards & CO Washington Street Havana

Boilers in successful service across Europe and America

More than two thousand of these boilers are now in successful work in England Belgium Russia Prussia Italy and Spain manufactured by Mossrs Clute Bros Schenectady N Y and sold through J Austin Co 168 Fulton Street New York Full particulars available models shown with references to boilers working near New York and testimonials from around the world endorsing safety economy and wear resistance Inquiries directed to care of the Boston Post

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