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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1879

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Grant weighs Nicaragua Canal role over 1880 bid

Gen Grant entertains offers from multiple presidents linked to his name and plans to decide next month whether to lead the Nicaragua Canal Company. A presidential run in 1880 seems unlikely if he accepts the canal post, though he may defer until returning from his Mexican and West Indian expedition in spring. He may tour Nicaragua to evaluate feasibility before committing.

Grant Nicaragua Canal Company United States Nicaragua

Toombs Labeled Neighbors as Rebels and Cowards

The speaker brands Toombs as an anaek and cowardly Northern Democrat. He accuses Toombs of aligning with opponents of the Democratic party in the Senate and claims he never showed Democratic loyalty. The charge contrasts Toombs with Foote of Mississippi and describes him as a bombastic officeholder driven by swagger.

Toombs Senate Foote Mississippi

Citizens Meeting Endorses Mr Prince At Horticultural Hall

A Citizens gathering at Horticultural Hall drew leading figures from both parties. Their work remained unfinished but they endorsed Mr Prince, a move seen as strengthening his campaign. The Citizens plan to finalize their ticket at a later date.

Horticultural Hall Prince

Not Wicked But Indian of Col Pulsifer

The remark questions Col. kh. M. Pulsifer by noting he acts against scripture, which says a man is not without honor except in his country, implying tarnished reputation locally.

Col Kh. M. Pulsifer

Steamer Waubune Missing After Saturday Gale

The Steamer Waubune of the Georgian Bay line left Collingwood Ont last Saturday and has not been heard from since. It is feared she foundered in the Saturday Sunday gale. Seventeen crew, thirteen passengers and cargo were aboard, with excitement in Collingwood where many crew and passengers are locals.

Waubune Georgian Bay Transportation Line Collingwood Ont

Tax effects of tobacco duty and revenue measures discussed

Commissioner notes that reducing tobacco taxes would cut revenue by about 9 million dollars annually, with four months of the current year showing a 2.34 million drop and a projected over seven million yearly decline. Despite rising general prosperity, consumers did not gain price relief. The report covers production, imports, and export movements, total tobacco revenue, and costs of collection plus enforcement outcomes.

United States Internal Revenue Congress

Franco interview links French capital to Nicaraguan canal bid

M De Franco asserts 30 million dollars of French capital will fund a Nicaraguan canal project with General Grant as president of the proposed corporation once enough money is raised. He says 20 million will come from the U S and the rest abroad, with Cyrus W Field and associates backing the venture. The Naval Hospital in Chelsea.

M. de Franco Gen. Grant Grant de Franco Cyrus W. Field Naval Hospital Chelsea

Internal Revenue report predicts taxes near one hundred fifteen million

Washington reports the Commissioner of Internal Revenue forecasts the current fiscal year will yield about 115 million in receipts. Over the past three years 3,117 illicit distilleries were seized, with 6,362 arrests and 27 officers killed or 48 wounded. calls for persistent, armed enforcement and a 100,000 deficiency appropriation.

Commissioner of Internal Revenue United States Ohio Illinois Texas Internal Revenue Treasury Internal Revenue Bureau Washington Eea Raum

Census report backs law with two minor changes urged

Francis A. Walker, Superintendent of Census, says the latest census law works well and proposes two small edits. He suggests extending franking to Communications to the Census office and removing the question on public debt folders from the population schedule. He also weighs the cost of copying returns at 130 000 dollars for disaster insurance. The decision rests with the department. 42 MASSACHUSETTS CASE DECIDED BY THE SUPREME COURT. United States vs Curtis and Foster. government claims against Holman amounting to 3 320 dollars with interest. Supreme Court affirms lower court. The Court of Claims meets in new Freedman's Bank building rooms. historic summary of court since 1855.

Washington Francis A. Walker Massachusetts Supreme Court United States James Q. Curtis Joshua T. Foster Robert Holman Holman Circuit Thomas Talbot Court of Claims Freedman’s Bank Richardson Capitol

Arrest of Butler Bank Officers for Fraud and Perjury

New York reports the arrest of the First National Bank of Butler Pennsylvania president cashier and all directors by the Treasury Solicitor for false statements frauds and perjury. Named are Chas McCandless ex Supreme Judge of Arizona A H Riddle county district attorney Thos Robinson state legislator John McGreer state senator and merchants Stein Duffy and Stehley. The arrests stirred strong local excitement.

First National Bank of Butler, Pa Treasury Department New Yorks First National Bank Butler Solicitor of the Treasury Chas. McCandless Supreme Judge of Arizona A. H. Riddle Thos, Robinson John McGreer Messrs. Stein, Duffy and Stehley

Oppressed Ireland Voices and Sligo Trials Stir Dublin Times

Reports from LonDon dateline recount unrest in western Ireland with Parnell urging perseverance in Mayo and Sligo. Davitt examined in Sligo court as soldiers and police gird counties for elections amid rising tensions and rioting fears.

English Colliers Demand Wage Increase in Lancashire and Cheshire

News from London dated November 25 reports collier groups in Lancashire and Cheshire demanding a 10 percent wage rise and sliding scale wages. The North Staffordshire colliers pursue a similar increase while iron masters in Lancashire and Ayrshire rescind a six penny wage advance. The Figaro proprietor received a three month jail term and £100 fine over published lunacy law statements. The new Italian cabinet is formed with Cairoli as premier and Depretis interior minister. Cardinal Nino signals Vatican stance on Belgian education law. Lord Penzance plans to jail Rev. Mackonochie for contempt over tearing down a court order at his church. The Danish king and queen will visit Berlin en route to Copenhagen, with possible political implications.

London Lancanshire Cheshire North Staffordshire Lancashire Ayrshire London Figaro William Nino Rome Brussels Vatican Lord Penzance Court of Arches Alexander Mackonochie Signor Cairoli Depretis Interior Magliani Villa Gen. Bonell Admiral Acton The Marine le Nord St. Petersburg Prince D’oubiil Berlin Bismarck

Wreck Report Of Geor gian Bay Steamer Waubuno

A midday telegram from Midland said the Waubuno and Maganatawan were missing after a gale near Moose Point on Georgian Bay. Maganatawan later reached port safe, but Waubuno crews and 17 men plus 13 passengers and cargo are feared lost. Wrecking tugs were sent from Collingwood and Parry Sound.

Collingwood Ont Midland Moose Point Georgian Bay Parry Sound Waubuno Georgian Bay Transportation Line Maganatawan Christian Island

Directors elected as New York Lake Erie and Western votes

The annual director election for the New York Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company was held today. Polls opened at noon and closed about 2 PM with Inspectors Curtis, Spencer, and James H. Fay presiding. New directors include Thomas Dickson Harrison Durkee and W L Strong among others. A separate ruling upholds the Boston Hoosac Tunnel and Western Railroad crossing rights at Hoosic Junction and Hoosic Corners. In Kansas, Union Pacific’s Central branch track lay to Kirkwood with about 1,000 spectators at the depot as the first engine arrived.

New York New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad Company Curtis, Spencer James H. Fay Theron R. Butler Charles Dana Thomas Dickson New Harrison Durkee J.J. Goodwin R. Suydam Grant Solomon Guthrie Hugh J. Jewett J. Taylor Johnston James R. Keene Edwin D. Morgan Courtlandt Parker J. Fred Pierson Homer Ramsgell H. G. Stebbins W. L. Strong J. Lowther Welch Boston, Hoosac Tunnel Court of Appeals State of New York Albany Boston Hoosac Tunnel Western Railroad Troy and Hoosic Junction Hoosic Corners Hoosic Falls New Road Union Pacific Railroad Kirkwin Kan Central Branch

Tollner escapes during Moody murder trial in Bloomington

In Bloomington, Indiana, David Tollner, on trial for the murder of Thomas Moody, escaped from the deputy sheriff after the jury retired to consider a verdict. Tollner left the boarding house with the deputy at the front door, and vanished through a back exit, prompting a search as the trial progressed.

Cincinnati the Gazette Bloomington Ind David Tollner Thomas Moody Tollwer

Gloucester Caucus Picks Ward One Officials and Ward Two Member

In Gloucester Massachusetts on November 25 at Republican ward caucuses, Ward One selected Alderman Addison Wousen and councilmen David I. Robinson William B. Wonson and Thomas Renton. Ward Two chose Alderman William ...

Gloucester Mass Addison Wousen David I. Robinson William 8. Wonson Thomas Renton

Sensation at Hayden case after arsenic evidence emerges

New Haven Conn Nov 25 Gen Wilcox former Middletown chief of police testified he searched Hayden barn on Sept 14 1878 and found no tin box arsenic though Talcott Davis later claimed its discovery. State disputes that box linked to Hayden and argues witnesses place Mary Stannard near the barn. Witnesses describe a suspect road scene and Hayden's associates contradicts.

Hayden New Haven Conn Gen. Wilcox Mary Stannard Middletown Talcott Davis Madison Amelia Ward North Guilford Stannard Fox Ledge Rocks Mary Waller Jones Hull John B. Wright Clinton John King Middletown Sentinel Witness Rachael Stevens Luzerne Stevens Mr. Hayden

Burning of Eighth Avenue Stable Fire at New York

Fire destroyed the Eighth Avenue horse railroad stables in Manhattan between Forty-ninth and Fiftieth streets, killing about two hundred horses and destroying most of the fleet. Two firemen were injured as walls collapsed, and the blaze threatened nearby tenements. About two hundred cars were saved. losses exceed $120,000 with $270,000 insured across multiple companies. Additional fires reported in St Paul, Fairfield, Surry, London, and Canton with varied losses.

Eighth Avenue Street Railway New York Eighth Avenue Horse Car Company Eighth Avenue Horse Railroad Eighth Avenue Forty-ninth Fiftieth Streets Ninth Avenue Dennis Reagan Henry Mount Ihey Fiftieth Street Hight Avenue Railway Company Alma of Hartford National of Security of New Haven Franklin Prescott Commonwealth and Revere Boston St. Paul Minn Oronoco Gooding & Alles Olmsted County Forrit Fairfield Farnham Mars Hill Supbury Mass Farbell Concord Junction London Ont Duffield Bros Ctanton

New York Gleanings: Burial, Strikes and Debt Report

A wealthy New York burial for Gypsy the Newfoundland ends with a headstone order as the Wilmarths mourn their dog after 23 years together. Brooklyn longshoremen see a wage spike as 25 cent rate restored to 20 cents, amid intimidation fears. A French diamond thief surrenders to face Paris authorities, while a Tutor Frink case stalls due to Evacuation Day. Pacific Mail pier at Aspinwall reportedly destroyed and Brooklyn debt tallies at 42 million.

New York Greenwood Cemetery Gypsy Wilmarth Brooklyn Woodruff & McLean C. F. Sehmieder Hiram Barney United States Shipman Albert Laverque France Frink Sprague Marine Court Pacific Mail Company Aspinwall Brooklyn Eagle

Colby University enrollment and misc. town notices

Summaries of local events include a library donation to the State Prison via Hon. Joshua Nye, a mad dog roundup at Getchell's Corner, Houston planning water works, and stock sales proceeding. The Colby University catalog lists 157 students across seniors to freshmen. a 13 year old, James Ellis, was accidentally shot. Ida Chase survived a suicide attempt by morphine. A Portland painter faced a polygamy charge and Jackson’s disputed marriages led to a divorce suit revealing his location and pending Portland civil case.

Joshua Nye Augusta Getchell’s Corner Houston Colby University James Ellis John Ellis Mace’s Bay Ida Chase Lisbon Lisbon Street Lewiston Durham Portland George H. Huntress Lynn Mass Jackson Pitts Burnham Massachusetts

Dover boy found in Portland ends family worry

The missing Dover boy Bluisdell was found in Portland, Maine on Tuesday and is described as out of his head. In Tilton a 329-student tally marks a flourishing annual catalogue for the New Hampshire Conference Seminary and Female College. Mrs Betsy P Gage of South Lyndeborough was severely burned when her dress caught fire. a neighbor smothered flames with bed clothes and saved her lives. Dover’s municipal election yielded 930 for Mayor Guppy and 529 for Kinnear. council and aldermen split with Republicans dominant and Prohibition gains. A Franklin social event marked the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Daniel Barnard and his wife, with notable locals in attendance and gifts.

Dover Bluisdell Portland New Hampshire Conference Seminary Tilton Betsy P. Gage South Lyndeboro Guppy Ward Five Daniel Barnard Franklin Isaac N. Blodgett Warren F. Daniels A. W. Sulloway First National Bank of

Island Pond thief's arrest in Chicago sparks chase

Henry Milloy, once jailed in St. Johnsbury and later escaped, has been arrested in Chicago and is en route to his former quarters. The Vermont Supreme Court’s general term ruled against respondents in the Benn ington quo warranto cases. last village elections were void and ousters affirmed with costs. At White River Junction, W A Cleveland found buried loot including eighteen ivory knives, seventeen silver spoons, sixty six forks, and three dessert spoons under a knoll near Lily Pond, a mystery as to how they came to be hidden.

Henry Milloy Island Pond St. Johnsbury Chicago Supreme Court Montpelier Bennington W. A. Cleveland Lily Pond White River Junction

Multitude of Local News Items From Early Massachusetts

Reports include the death of Mrs. Ann M. Chace after a fit, wage changes at Millbury Mills, demand for drummers at John Russell Cutlery, and a lawsuit in Dalton over a highway injury. Also noted are political tickets in New Bedford, milk contracts with bonuses in Southborough, the unveiling of Hannah Dustin monument in Haverhill, and obituaries including Williams College historian Dr. Durfee and local resident Mr. Andrews.

Ann M. Chace Franklin Chace Westport Millbury Atlanta John Russell Turner’s Falls Dalton Adaline Bentley Bentley New Bedford George Wilson James E. Stanton Isaac N. Marshall Isaac W. Benjamin Andrew R. Palmer Augustus A. Greene T. Viall Boston Southboron Hannah Dustin Haverhill E. J. M. Hale City Hall Park Kimball Hale Morse Common Council C. H. Weeks

Case Against Cary Ends with Hung Jury at Newport

State charges of assault with dangerous weapon and assault and battery against William Cary over Frank G. Harris of the Providence Journal were tried in Newport but the jury did not agree and was discharged. In Providence, Thomas A. Doyle won the mayoral race with 2,928 votes to 2,648 for William Spencer, amid a 15 gun salute. The City Council remains more Republican, liquor license votes favored approval by 2,101 to 1,569.

William Cary Frank G. Harris Newport Providence Journal Providence Thomas A. Doyle William Spencer Citizens anti-Doyle

Four year old burns in Bridgeport pail incident

The four year old daughter of Samuel Tomlinson of Bridgeport sat in a pail of boiling water Friday and will die. Mrs Samuel F Ticknor was burned to death in her Columbia house Monday. Fire started somehow and neighbors found her seated in a chair with clothing burned off.

Samuel Tomlinson Bridgeport Samuel F. Ticknor Columbia

Highway Robberies and Rumors of Turmoil in Leadville

Special Despatch from Leadville shows two robberies last night. Old Billy Hollingsworth lost $80 and Jerry Barrett 15 cents, Barrett shot in the leg. Rumors of nitroglycerin at the Clarendon Hotel and hangings at the Corral or Dray Horse Gulch circulated but were unsubstantiated. Highland Guards moved state guns and ammunition to secure quarters after reports of masked men on the streets.

Boston Post Leadville Col Soldier Guard Old Billy Hollingsworth Jerry Barrett Clarendon Hotel Highland Guards Pioneer Corral Lower Chestnut J. C. Wilson Corral Dray Horse Gulch

Asa Magoon to die at Windsor for murder of Rufus Streeter

Windsor Vermont to host Magoon execution for the 1875 murder of Rufus Streeter near Barre. Account details the attack after a dispute over a jug of liquor, Magoon pursuing Streeter, violence in a wagon, and the mutilated corpse found along the road. Magoon was arrested, pledged no emotion upon viewing the body, and was sent to Montpelier jail awaiting trial.

Windsor Asa Magoon Rufus Streeter Barre Magoon Barre Village Corinth Streeter Montpelier Washington County

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