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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1875

Page

2

Turbulent Spain unrest and Rome ceremony headline

A band of Communists disrupts Spain as troops pursue them, Madrid reports a fragile new Cabinet, Rome notes Cardinal McCloskey’s title ceremony, more specie ships arrive, and Turkish Serb tensions widen. Local notes include Orangemen protests in Canada, severe hail in Canada, Grant addressing Des Moines, and various political and financial happenings across the United States.

Drowning of Rev Dr Porteous Stuns Brooklyn Community

The drowning of Rev Dr Porteous, famed English divine, near Sea Cliff while sailing with a party including Mr Benjamin and Mr Koop prompts a village inquest marked by deep sadness. Porteous, about 40, popular in Brooklyn, had built a rapid following after arriving from Ireland and founding an independent church.

New York Porteous Brooklyn Sea Cliff Benjamin Koop Glen Cove Dr Porteous Glasgow St. George's Church London London Times Ireland America Potter Littlejoin All Souls Redpath Lyceum Theodore Parker Old Boston Cambridge

Massachusetts and Louisiana Politics Surface in Sept. Debates

The New Orleans bureau reports on Packard and Leonard urging liberal white and colored voter consolidation to defeat Democrats in Louisiana. It notes Leonard’s reply promising cooperation for reform. In New York, Massachusetts Republican conventions receive sharp criticism from the World and Tribunes on leadership, platforms, and candidate choices, with Rice replacing Adams and predictions of defeat.

New Orleans Packard Republican State Committee A. H. Leonard Shreveport Times Greeley Democratic Party Louisiana Leonard Republican Party New York Massachusetts Adame Willson Gaston the Tribune Rice Wilson Dawes Hoar Ben Butler Butler Loring Times Friends Adams Bay State Massachuusetts the Herald Grant Harvard College Boston the Sun Alexander H. Rice

Merrimack County Fair closes amid premiums and horse shows

The Merrimack County Fair at Concord closes with strong attendance, premium stock displays, and afternoon events. A yearling filly Lula Davis, owned by George L. Brown, wins favor. races include a $50 wagon event and a $100 purse three-minute race with multiple entries from New Hampshire and Vermont.

Concord N. H Merrimack County Halter Lula Davis George L. Brown Thomas Jefferson Hampden Park James Hazelton C. F.M. Stark B. G. Listener A. C. Sanborn B. G. Leo Wiliam Moody Bik Billy Bowl Woopstock Windsor H. UO Peabody Ludlow B. m. Maggie Taylor White River Junction Wright Lebanon B. G. Charlie Huggett A. H. Danforth Rutland E.g Coos Essex Counties E. C. Bailey New Hamphire Patriot New England Brattleboro Gen. Banks Eastport

Keene Driving Park heats thrill crowd with three races

At Keene Driving Park on September 30 a large crowd witnessed three feature races. The 2.50 class prize of 300 dollars offered 150 to the winner, with times around 2.42 to 2.43 for the mile heats. The 2.34 class purse of 500 included 250 to the winner, while a special mile and repeat event carried a 200 dollar purse. Entries came from Boston, Fitchburg, Keene, Brockton, Hartford and more, with notable horses including Kame, Sir Wm. Wallace, Pet, Bessle, Henry Stone, Lorena, Hercules, Ginger, Cromwell Belle, and Gross the Sea. Time trials ranged from about 1.48 to 2.35 minutes.

Keene N. H Keene Driving Park Kame John Trout Boston S.g. Fpb French S. Patch Fitchburg Br. S Weston A. Tufts B. m T. S. Foster B. m. Bessle Henry Stone Brockton G. Henry Stone W. C. Daily Hartford P. Caffrey Meriden Conn Br. m W. Clark Northampton C.'S

Fall River Mills Resume After Wages Strike Talks

In Fall River on Sept 30 mills mostly restart with large help pools. Merchants mill and Slade mill add staff while Richard Borden runs near full capacity. A mass meeting drew about 3000 people with speeches urging arbitration and urging patience, opposing signing a restrictive labor agreement.

Fall River Mass Mls Richard Borden Slade Mill Durtee H. B. Coffin Jesse H. Jones Lowell Lawrence Boston Allis

Political Movements in Spain and Cable Tariffs Rise

Madrid reports a band of twenty four Communists raiding Andalusia and targeting rail and telegraph lines. Government troops dispatched to pursue them as Republican bands in Sierra Morena disperse. Carlists withdraw artillery from San Sebastian to Tolosa in response. London says Canovas de Castillo may return as premier to form a reconciliation cabinet. The Times notes Vatican accord, Papal Nuncio in Madrid, and possible royal marriage alignments. The Globe claims no immediate Chinese squadron buildup. if needed, forces can be redeployed from Straits or Japan divisions. The Anglo American Cable Company says the tariff rises to four shillings per word starting Monday. The Dorian sails to New York with £28,000 sterling.

New York Muscogee Shanks Fort Sill Texas Kansas Missouri Ingalls McKenzie Wyman Caddo Fort South Indian Territory Sierra Morena San Sebastian Tolosa London Times Paris Madrid Senor Canovas de Castillo Ume Vatican Spain Cortes Germany Alfonso Anglo-American Cable Company United States Southampton Dorian Horace Waterhouse Saco Philadelphia White River Junction Woodstock Oriska N. Y Whitesboro Johnston Utica New Orleans City Board of Education Olden New Jersey Felix Prue Pepperell Mills Biddeford Great Falls N. H New Hampshire Press Association Miles Barre Montpelier T. P. Somerville Farmingdale Hallowell Capt. Drew Express St. Louis Wells, Fargo & Co Ogden W. C. Ralston Isco Proildren John D. Fry J. Ralston Thomas Warren Summit N.H Yesurday

Carpenter Lewis H. Trescott shoots self near burial ground

Lewis H. Trescott a Providence carpenter fatally wounded himself in the North burial ground near his children's graves. He was taken to Rhode Island Hospital after shooting himself in the head, with domestic troubles cited as the probable cause.

Providence Lewis H. Trescott Rhode Island

Balkan tensions flare as Servia seeks calm in crisis

Insurrection reports from London and Vienna indicate Belgrade crisis amid protests over extended payment terms for bills and demands by foreign powers for a clearer stance. Paris and Vienna notes add uncertainty over Turkish neutrality actions and potential Turkish moves in Servian territory.

London Belgrade Vienna Herald Paris Cee Turkey Montenegro Servia Tages Servian

Shipping Departures and Origins Listed by Port

A list of ships departing or arriving with origins and destinations. Notable entries include Elvysia from Glasgow to New York and Oceanic from Hong Kong via Yokohama, with several other vessels reported in transatlantic and transpacific routes between New York, Glasgow, London, Queenstown, Gravesend, Southampton, San Francisco, and Halifax.

New York Elvysia Glasgow London Gravesend Canada Southampton Braunschweig Baltimore San Francisco Granada Panama Paris Europe Montreal

Reunion of Army of the Tennessee at Des Moines rally

Des Moines IA September 30 President Grant read a long speech at the Army of the Tennessee reunion. Gov Fletcher delivered the annual oration and Sherman spoke humorously. Speeches urged unity, free thought, and nonsectarian public education while praising past service.

Army OF the Tennessee Des Moines Grant Gen Sherman Iowa C. C.cole Gov Fletcher Mason and Dixon’s Lexington Belknap Jeff C. Davis Iloelock South North Arsenal

Cardinal McCloskey Receives Title in Rome Church

Cardinal McCloskey possession of Sancta Maria Supra Minerva title in Rome was witnessed by Italians and foreigners. He entered with Dominican fathers and prelates, read the bull, and received spectators at the church. The ceremony concluded with a Te Deum and a final reception.

Cardinal McCloskey Rome

Horticultural Exhibition Delights Concord Audience

The Concord horticultural fair at the Opera House showcases an outstanding apple and pear display with over thirteen hundred entries. The hall’s decoration with flowers ferns and autumn leaves complements a superb fruit exhibit, described as the best in the state, running tonight and tomorrow.

Boston Post Concord N. H Opera House

Cuban Patriot Supply Steamer Denied Landings

In New York on September 30 the Spanish Minister in Washington quotes the Captain-General of Cuba denying any disembarkation of the Uruguay expedition, formerly the Octavia, on the island despite American reports. The telegram emphasizes that no landing occurred.

New York Washington Cuba Uruguay

Northern Pacific picks Chas Wright as president after Billinge declines

The Northern Pacific Board nominated Frederick Billinge of Vermont for President who declined. Chas B Wright of Philadelphia was chosen President with George Stark as Vice President, Samuel Wilkeson as Secretary, Geo E Beebe as Treasurer, and Geo Gray as counsel. Wright halted the selection pending money negotiations to finish road construction. An informal Toledo Wabash and Western Railroad stockholders meeting showed 2.95 million of 15 million represented, a ten cent per dollar assessment was proposed but postponed. A strong effort and possible legal steps to prevent foreclosure were decided.

New York Northern Pacific Railroad Company Frederick Billinge Vermont Chas, B. Wright Philadelphia George Stark New Hampshire Samuel Wilkeson Geo. E. Beebe Geo. Gray Wright Nego- Senmeete Toledo, Wabash and Western Railroad Company

Fire Department Parade and Engine Trials in Haverhill

In Haverhill on September 30 the annual fire department parade featured visiting companies from Newburyport and North Andover along with local bands. A banquet followed at City Hall and afternoon engine trials noted Eben Sutton 238 ft 3 in and L. V. Spalding 206 ft 4 in for hand engines.

Haverhill Mass Fire Department H. B. McIntosh Newburyport Eben Sutton North Andover United States Naval Band Portsmouth Bayley L. V. Spalding

Joyce Habeas Ruling Releases Col John A Joyce

Judge Miller sustains writ of habeas corpus and orders Col John A Joyce discharged. He is then bound under $5000 bond to appear at Jefferson City to answer whiskey fraud charges before Commissioner Clark.

Finnell O’baldwin Donahue Supreme Court Woltman Str. Louis Miller John A. Joyce Joyce Clark Jefferson City

Denmarsh Beats Pedgrut In Three Mile Single Scull

Frank Denmarsh of Pittsburg defeats Jno Pedgrut of Chicago in a $250 side race over three miles with a turn. Denmarsh led from 100 yards and finished four lengths ahead after a foul dispute. Referee drew the race. crowd reports best time on record.

Steubenville Ohio Frank Denmarsh Pittsburg Jno Pedgrut Chicago Denmarsh Perpritt Pedgritt Ito

Freight Trains Collide at Albany Junction. Engineer Killed

A collision at the junction of the Albany and Susquehanna with the Schenectady and Athens Railroads killed George Wood, the engineer of the Susquehanna train, and injured the fireman. Twenty freight cars were wrecked.

Albany N. Y Susquehanna Schenectady Athens George Wood

Portland Men Admit Counterfeit and Smuggling Charges

In U S Court Daniel M Branley of Burnham Maine pleaded guilty to passing a fifty dollar counterfeit and drew eleven months in Auburn jail. Billings J Hood of Andover Maine pleaded guilty to receiving smuggled goods and received thirty days in county jail. Nathaniel W Randall of Clinton once a minister stands trial for altering a one to five dollar national bank note as case draws wide interest. Webb represents Government and Clifford and Clifford defend.

Portland Daniel M. Branley Burnham Auburn Billings J. Hood Andover Nathaniel W. Randall Clinton United States Webb Clifford

Scaffold Collapse at Plymouth Furnace Injures Six

CONSVOHOCKEN PENN SEPT 30 This afternoon a scaffold fifty feet high at the Plymouth furnace fell to the ground Six men were on the scaffold James Blake John Leonora and Neil Hodge of this place and Joan Robinson John Springer and Charles Radcliffe of Norristown were injured Hodge and Robinson have severe internal injuries and are in a critical condition

Consvohocken Penn Plymouth Furnace James Blake John Leonora Neil Hodge Joan Robinson John Springer Charles Radcliffe Norristown Hodge Robinson

Greenfield Manufacturer Founder Dies at Union Depot

Indianapolis Sept 30 William G Wood president of Greenfield Manufacturing Company Greenfield Ind committed suicide at Union depot amid financial troubles He had recently taken life insurance policies A note found in his room alleged he forged relatives names on notes totaling 5000 dollars

Indianapolis Wiliam Wood Greenfield Manufacturing Company Greenfield Ind Union Depot

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