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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1875
Page
2
Americans in Florence reshape local manners by advancing social events to the next day and keeping daylight hours shaded, a display of brisk efficiency that earns them respect abroad. The portrait notes Americans as faster and more moderate in adopting foreign fashion, leaving traditional Florentine conservatism behind.
At the National Railroad Convention in St Louis about eight hundred delegates heard a report from the Committee on Resolutions proposing a Southern line to the Pacific near the 32d parallel from Shreveport via El Paso to San Diego. The plan seeks government aid, including 5 percent construction bonds, payable in fifty years, to make the project an open highway competing with other transcontinental lines. Congress is urged to weigh the national merit of the Texas Pacific scheme and its potential benefits or risks to the country.
This morning's news reports England has bought 177000 shares of the Suez Canal while a heavy gale hits Fifeshire. Reports also note treason indictments against Count Von Arnim, Quesada's capture of San Cristobal and Pampeluna relief, Thanksgiving in Berlin, more troops to Cuba, and broad Centennial representation for Spain, Cuba, and the Philippines. In domestic items, Vice President Wilson's funeral arrangements proceed to Massachusetts, currency debates, Cardinal McCloskey in New York, an Anti Masonic Convention in New Hampshire, Evacuation Day observed in New York, Beecher's stance on Bible use in schools, maritime losses from Boston, a Lowell paper mill bleacher accident, and local notices including hall events and Thanksgiving observance.
The funeral for Vice-President Henry Wilson was held in the Senate Chamber with a large crowd despite bad weather. Dignitaries including the President and Cabinet, Supreme Court justices, and foreign diplomats attended as the casket rested on a catapolque with Marine guards. The service featured Rev Dr Sunderland and a sermon by Rev Dr Rankin, praising Wilson’s life from humble New Hampshire origins to national statesmanship.
London reports from Nov 26 note Britain's purchase of 177,000 Suez Canal shares as a political move. The Times discusses shifting Eastern policy, Disraeli influence, and potential gains for England though short-term profit is unlikely. A large gale off Fifeshire caused boat losses, with sixteen fishermen drowned and fourteen missing.
The report notes 1365 troops embarked for Cuba. British minister Layard refused Burriel a visit at Bilboa. Don Carlos urges resistance against Northern attack. Quesada relieves Pampeluna and captures San Cristobal. Spain may aid the Philadelphia Exhibition and Victoria prepares for King Alfonso. Spain-US talks seen as favorable with no disputes at issue.
In Paris the Assembly debated the electoral bill with M. Naquet proposing an unchanged scrutin de liste, rejected 110 to 477. Gambetta urged conciliation by backing a five-name ticket, while Buffet defended arrondissement voting. The amendment by Jovean was rejected 302 to 387, and the session adjourned with the method of voting to be taken up again. The Carlists react coolly to Don Carlos proclamation.
The Public Prosecutor has applied to indict Count Von Arnim for treason over a pamphlet. The Senate will meet in secret next Wednesday to decide the case. Meanwhile London reports Thanksgiving services in Berlin with sermons and a condolence telegram to America for Vice President Wilson’s death.
London market reports show three month bills discounting at 24 23 percent below bank rate with consols at 94 15 16. Cotton sales in Liverpool reach 58 000 bales with 6 000 for export and 4 000 for speculation. receipts 49 000 bales, 34 000 American. Wheat receipts 23 000 quarters, 16 000 American. Prices for middling uplands and Orleans varied. bullion withdrawn from Bank of England totals 10 000 pounds. Additional notes cover wheat and bacon prices in Liverpool and London consols and bonds.
A wooden mill sustained about 200 dollars in damage from a blast or blaze. Only one window broke while engineers and watchmen escaped unharmed. The foreman in the yard quickly shut off gas and steam to avert more danger. Insurance is not carried for such accidents.
New York reports extend notices on John Jacob Astor's vast riches and how wealth accumulated. Peter Cooper cites an estimated $200,000,000, noting real estate, stock holdings, and family fortunes shaping his fortune. Funeral details and pallbearers announced for Trinity Chapel.
Special Despatch to the Boston Post from Concord New Hampshire reports a Democratic State Committee meeting at the Phenix Hotel. George F. Putnam presided and设 Charles H. Smith acted as secretary. Delegates fixed the state convention for January 12 and outlined district and county conventions across the state with lists of dates and locations. The group urged a short vigorous campaign and united support for the party over individual candidates.
A six story brick building at 102 Nassau and 36 38 Ann street in New York burned after an explosion of chemicals used in silk bat production. Losses totaled 30 000 with major claims by Polbemus Colyer Johnson Dougan Mormandeau Steel and others. Additional fires reported in Goshen Springfield Eastport Calais Standish Jonesboro Kokomo Columbia with varied insured losses and no single chase of cause.
In Toledo on November 26 the Commercial previews Chief Justice Waite's response to a private appeal for his assent to a presidential move. He refuses, arguing a judge must avoid political use of his name, keep the office pure, and remain unbiased in all cases. He condemns elevating office as a stepping stone and cautions against constitutional changes.
A sparsely attended Plymouth Church meeting in New York on November 26 discussed dropping Mrs Fannie P. West from the roll. The Examining Committee report was recommitted and the action on Deacon West was reconsidered and approved after debate. A letter from Deacon West was read. Beecher read a reply to Mrs Moulton and the meeting adjourned.
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