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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1878

Page

3

Sparse New Hampshire Election Totals Report

In Sullivan Grafton Coos and Cheshire counties the count shows total 550. No election activity or results reported for the remaining regions.

Sullivan Grafton Coos Cheshire

Convicts Hathaway Chace Testify in Durfee Will Case

Taunton Massachusetts November hearing in Dr Nathan Durfee will case opens with Hathaway and Chace, Fall River defendants, testifying under Warden Chamberlain. Wives and relatives present as Judge Bennett reshapes executors claims and removal petition amid adjournment after witness Hathaway’s testimony start.

Taunton Mass Hathaway Chace Fall River Chamberlain Nathan Durfee Court House Bennett Union Mills A. J. Jennings Mills Fourth National Bank of New York Angier Chace Harriet Rden H. B. Durfee Chace, Nason & Durfee Tripp Warden Chamberlain William Brock Minkler Concord

Ghost of civil service reform worries Washington

Special despatch from Washington reports ex Gov Tom Young of Ohio accusing government clerks who were allowed to vote in Cincinnati of failing to take the opportunity. Young says only one of fourteen went home to vote for Sayler, and he vows to pursue punishment and dismissals for the delinquent clerks.

Boston Post Washington Civil Service Reform Tom Young Ohio Sayler Cincinnati Young

Turmoil at Charles Town Navy Yard Over Galvin Removal

Ongoing clash at the Charles Town Navy Yard centers on the attempted discharge of Jeremiah Galvin, superintendent of chips, amid political factions backing Gen. Banks. Foreman Cook suspended Galvin after insubordination claims, with Banks and Gov. Rice among Galvin’s allies. The dispute pits Banks against Bowman, and the yard is portrayed as a battleground of influence rather than a simple personnel matter. Galvin's prior duties and a telegram from Hanscom frame the feud as a political tempest rather than a routine personnel decision.

Washington ChArlestown Navy Yard Jeremiah Galvin Galvin Chips Gen. Banks Fifth Cook Gualvin Gov. Rice Banks Friends Navy Department Easby Hanscom Easley

New Missouri Senator Hopeful Thomas Allen of St Louis

Advices from Missouri suggest Thomas Allen of St Louis stands best chance to succeed Senator Armstrong in the U S Senate. Allen, former Western Massachusetts citizen, summers in Pittsfield and leads the Iron Mountain Railroad Company in Missouri. hailed as a public-spirited leader who aided Missouri’s progress.

Washington

Controversy over Transfer of Indian Affairs Control

Gen Gibbon reports to the War Department on Dakota operations criticizing the dual Military and Indian Department system. He cites murder cases and accuses lax responsibility and widespread fraud, arguing army oversight fails to curb Indian agent corruption and revenue mismanagement.

Indian Bureau Washington War Department Gibbon Department of Dakota Edward Frazier Berthold Indian Department Pope Sheridan Secretary of the Interior Forts Sill Wichita Fort Sill

Russia and Afghan War News From Britain and India

From London and Lahore reports detail Afghan campaign actions at Ali Masjid in the Khyber Pass, British victory notes, and a Russian pledge via Gen Kaufmann. The Times and Indian proclamation frame Anglo Afghan relations, warning against external interference while praising allied interests and the Ameer’s stance.

Ali Masjid Longpon Jamrood Tytler Khyber Pass Brown Shagai Ridge Fort Ali Masjid McPherson Manderson Jumrood London Thul Fort Kapiyanga Hazarpir Russia The Times Berlin Kaufann Mundsha Mohammed Hassan Tashkend Ameer Cabul Kaufmann Czar Umballa India Afghanistan Ameer Shere al

Indictment of the Patriots Moves to Defraud Government

Chicago November 22 Grand Jury has indicted James G Will Edward Burling William A Potter John M Mueller A G Mills George J Reed Alexander Wheaton George Prussing for conspiracy to defraud the Government over $859000 in Chicago Custom House construction through fraudulent vouchers. A G Jacobs named in omission. Indictments also against W E Endicott and H N Hibbard.

ChicaGo Grand Jury United States Court Chicago Custom House James G. Will The Treasury Edward Burling William A. Potter John M. Mueller Cincinnati A. G. Mills Mueller George J. Reed Alexander Wheaton George Prussing A. G. Jacobs Custom House United States Bangs Hill W. E. Endicott Central National Bank Europe H.N. Hibbard

Engine break damages Pocasset mill in Fall River

At 530 pm in Fall River Massachusetts the cross head of a Pocasset Manufacturing 800 horsepower Corliss engine broke tearing the cylinder head and blasting banisters. Steam escaped in volume. no injuries reported. Damage likely several thousand dollars. Remaining engine enough to run the mill. expected restart Monday.

Fall River Mass Pocasset Manufacturing Company Corliss

No New Disclosures By Police In Stewart Case

Judge Hilton conferred with the Chief of Police and Inspector Murray for two hours but officials said there were no new disclosures. Two arrests last night, John Foster a machinist and George Williamson alias Buck Kelly, carry mysteries about their connection to the Stewart case.

New York Hilton Murray Stewart John Foster George Williamson

Robinson Wins Lightweight Greco Roman Match in Three Minutes

Lawrence, Nov 22 The long anticipated wrestling bout between Frank Robinson and Lucian Mare ended in three minutes at Saunders Hall. Robinson won both falls to claim the $100 side Greco-Roman lightweight championship of America. About $3000 changed hands amid dispute over the first fall.

Lawrence Mass Frank Robinson Lucian Mare Saunders Hall America Robinson Marc Richard Leonard Marcus Rovat Frank Lawson Mare Nelson

Biddeford Music Hall and Lewiston Convent News

Biddeford opens a new Music Hall while Lewiston forms a convent by the Grey Nuns of Montreal. Reports note busy Penobscot river sawmills winding down after a season with 1700 to 1800 rafts passing sluice. Lewiston hosts a fashionable wedding at St. Josephs Church. James Murphy of Boston and Lizzie O Donnell wed with local attendants.

Biddeford Lewiston Grey Nuns Montreal Penobscot St. Joseph’s Church James 8 Murphy Boston J. Boyle O'Reilly Lizzie O’ Donnell Tobin Katie O'Donnell James G. Laberce Whitefield James S. Brown New Brunswick Nathan Perry Presque Isle

Revival meetings and art association events in Manchester

Revival meetings at First Baptist Church Manchester led by Rev Dr Dewitt of New York with Rev William Hayne Leavell and J A Maxham the Vermont soloist. Hampton reports death of Charles Batchelder shot by Indians while driving a mail coach in New Mexico. remains buried at Silver City. Manchester Art Association to host free Christmas week exhibition and life drawing lessons starting next Tuesday under H W Herrick. association thriving with local support.

First Baptist Church Manchester Dewitt New York William Hayne Leavell J. A. Maxham Vermont Hampton Charles Batchelder Table Lands New Mexico Silver City Manchester Art Association Court House H. W. Herrick

Vermont News Briefs From Newbury to St Johnsbury

Vermont notices report a 34 year old deed recording in Newbury Town Clerk’s office, a fatal accident at Goddard copper mines in Corinth, a man jailed for assaulting a horse owner, and two prison sentences for sex crime and vice. A St Albans loan plan seeks 150000 dollars as working capital. Butter receipts at St Albans market show prices from 12 to 23 cents. A school reading incident at Aladina stems from slang use and a discussion about Mexican knees. A Portland and Ogdensburg Railroad accident near St Johnsbury is blamed on rotten ties. damages claims against the company hinge on a free-pass ride claim.

Newbury James Vivian Goddard Corinth C. F. Shelden Stratton Henry McMurphy Middlesex Aladina St. Albans School Halleck Portland and Ogdens-burg St. Johnsbury I. J. Currier Wolcott

Massachusetts News Roundup of Crimes and Local Moves

David Chapman of Mullineague Massachusetts, a 35 year old laborer, died by his own hand Thursday after a spell of low spirits from unemployment. A West Brookfield store was robbed Thursday night, the safe blown open with $400 taken, no clues yet. The 410 poll tax draws bitter comment among Great Barrington laborers, with Collector Turner facing resistance. J S Ludlow of Merrimac Manufacturing Company Lowell named Superintendent pro tempore of Merrimac Print Works, replacing Henry Barrows, deceased. Julia E Smith, 86, widow of the Glastonbury sisters, visits Pittsville and hosts a reception while recounting her cow and other memories. Rev William Parry of Worcester files slander suits against Deacons Spaulding and Meekins, alleging reports of drunkenness and other misdeeds. the cases may draw attention if brought to trial as Parry shows resolve to “hold the fort.”

David Chapman Mullineague FE. H. Blair West Brookfield Great Barrington Turner J. S. Ludlow Merrimac Manufacturing Company Lowell Merrimac Print Works Plaice Henry Barrows Julia E. Smith Glastonbury Pittsuicla Parry Bristol Louie

Public Health Association elects officers and debates yellow fever

Richmond session reports acceptance of Nashville meeting, names officers led by J L Cabel and J S Tullings, and outlines committees on legislation and census data. Delegates discuss yellow fever origins, quarantine, and federal aid, with resolutions urging state health boards and public health measures. The group honors Elizabet h Thompson for support to the Yellow Fever Commission.

Richmond The Public Health Association United States Army Presi T Samuel Chappin M. D New Orleans Henry B. Baker Michigan C. B. White T. J. Turner Ezra M. Hunt New Jersey J. D. Plunkett Nashville Cc. F. Folsom Mississippi C. N. Hewitt Minnesota E. R. Jones New York Congress Woodrae Washington H. B. Baker Army Navy Marine Hospital Service Committee On Board of Health State Boards of Health Carroll Marvianit Elizabeth Thompson Jerome Cochran Yellow Fever Commission Association J. S. Billings Barnes Cox M.C United States Thepines Firth A. M. Snow Providence

Obituary for Eaton veteran Boston hardware merchant

Joseph B. Eaton of Eaton & Dana died in the city on the 22d. A Boston native, he led hardware trade for over sixty years and was the oldest active hardware merchant. He began at fourteen and helped shape Eaton firms through many name changes. He leaves a wife, sister, and two daughters. Also noted are the deaths of Francisco Salmeron, brother of a parish federal leader, and William M. Clark, a New York broker aged 70.

Eaton Eaton & Palmer Lovett & Wellington Eaton, Lovett & Wellington Lovett and Palmer N. D. Harrington Otis D. Dana C. S. Marshall Eaton, Wellington & Co Wellington and Marshall Eaton, Harrington & Dana Harrington Eaton& Dana Boston Francisco Salmeron William M. Clark New York Litchfield Conn

Burlesque Duel of Gambetta and De Fourton Draws Laughter

The Times dispatch from Paris reports a one exchange pistol duel at 35 paces between Gambetta and De Fourton with rifles and seconds shaking hands. De Fourton claimed duty in the Chamber and warned Leftist danger as Republicans vow to impeach the De Broglie ministry.

London Times Paris Gambetta de Fourton Vaudeuile Theatre Chamber of Deputies de Broglie de Broglie Ministry Is Revived. the Correspondent of the Times Chambers Electoral Inquiry Commission

Newport Detectives Seek William H Newton in $4000 Bookkeeping Theft

Detectives from Providence have arrived in Newport seeking William Harrison Newton, a Newport bookkeeper accused of embezzling about $4000 from Lead Works. His family, recently arrived from Providence with belongings attached, is of high standing, including being related to former City Clerk Benjamin Marsh, 2d. Newton is currently missing and his whereabouts are unknown.

Newport Providence Wiliam Harrison Newton Newston Benjamin Marsh

Lowell Democrats and Greenbackers Clash Over Aldermen Pact

In Lowell Massachusetts on November 22 the Democratic City Committee refused to coalesce with Greenbackers for an equal division of Aldermanic nominees. Ward sub-committees will report three candidates per Ward by December 2, after which one per Ward will be chosen. Greenbackers cut off talks and field a straight Democratic ticket elsewhere. Democrats renominated George E Scripture and Stephen B Puffer. Ludlow of the Merrimac mills denies becoming permanent successor to Henry Burrows as superintendent. Rev E B Foster resigns as pastor of John Street Church for health reasons but will be retained as pastor emeritus. Rev J B Seabury becomes pastor-in-chief.

Lowell Mass Democratic City Committee Greenbackers Richardson George E. Scripture Stephen B. Puffer Ludlow Merrimac Mills Henry Burrows

Sarmatian Missing As Gale Forces Slow Arrival In Halifax

In Halifax the Sarmatian has not appeared by 1230 A M as southeast gales bring heavy rain. The wind favors the steamer and may push her ahead tomorrow. Many expect she will not arrive before Monday. The Reception Committee set its programme tonight.

Halifax N.S

Doyle Nominated for Mayor in Proviennee Republicans

In Proviennee Illinois on November 22 the Republican city convention nominated Thomas A. Doyle for mayor for the fifteenth term. Incumbent officeholders were renominated as well.

Rarus to Challenge Goldsmith Maid on San Francisco Track

A Chico despatch reports Rarus aims to beat Goldsmith Maid's time of 2.14 on the San Francisco track. In today’s trial he covered two quarters in 32 1/4 seconds.

San Francisco Navy Rarus Goldsmith Maid

Pope Indignation Message Via Archbishop of Naples

Rome dispatch notes the Pope did not telegraph to King George but sent via the Archbishop of Naples a message condemning the assassination attempt and urging the king to see the danger of the policy that has Moratized the people. The Italian exequator claim is denied. Slate Factories Close in Bangor Wales

London Rome Humbert Naples Bangor Wales

Farmers' National Bank to Discontinue Business at BanGor

At a stockholders meeting in BanGor Maine on November 22 the Farmers National Bank voted to discontinue business. Profits were small and stockholders preferred other investments.

BanGor Farmers’ National Bank

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