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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1878

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2

William A Russell Wins Seventh District Republican Nomination

William A Russell of Lawrence has the Republican Congressional nomination in the Seventh District. The convention denounced Gen Butler and urged his resignation from the current National House.

Saylor Elected President at Texas Republican Convention

A Dallas News special reports the Republican State Convention met on Tuesday in Galveston. W. A. Saylor was elected President. The platform endorses the national party, the Administration, and favors specie-based currency. It charges Democrats with war and debt and praises Republican financial policy.

Galveston Texas Dallas W. A. Saylor Democratic Party Republican Party

Fatal Blow in Rockland Aimed by Drunken Suspect

In Rockland Maine on October 2 a 55 year old wife of Daniel Sullivan was found dying near Pearl Street after a confrontation with Hannah Thorndike. The temple wound is believed to be the cause of death. Coroner Mallard has empanelled a jury and an inquest is adjourned to tomorrow.

Rockland Daniel Sullivan Pearl Street Hannah Thorndike Thorndike Sullivan Mallard

Opposition to Austrian Occupation of Bosnia Dissatisfaction Grows

London reports indicate Vienna talks to avert a full administration change while Hungary resents Count Andrassy policy on the Eastern question. Szell refuses Bosnia occupation costs after November. Tisza warns Vienna of ministry resignation unless military spending is cut. Crisis seen as a test of constitutional control over military affairs and occupation policy.

Bosnia Andrassy Constantinople London Vienna Hungary Count Andrassy Herr von Szell Pesth Herr Tisza Austria von Szell Times Paris M. Bratiano Roumania M. Dupree Vatican Prince’s Island Bosphorus Artaki v Rome Germany Bismarck Reuter Jacobini Geneva Munich Monsignor Masella Porte Servia

Scotland Bank Collapse Shocks Glasgow and London

Lonpos Oct 2 Liabilities of City of Glasgow Bank stood at all $5,000,000 with 50 to 60 branches. Bank faults cited include heavy advances on American securities and real estate. note circulation redeemable at 3,250,000. The failure touches 750 workers and many shareholders, many retirees facing poverty, sparking market unease in Scotland and London.

Lonpos City of Glasgow Bank Scotland London Stock Exchange Geverelty The Echo Wide Daily Telegraph Glasgow City of

Canadian royal traverse and missing hunter found

A cablegram reports the Marquis of Lorne and Princess Louise leaving Roseneath for Canada while Lord Dufferin sails from Quebec with staff amid a civic torchlight procession. In Brantford two men Scrivener and Phipps hunted Drainbo swamp. Scrivener's body is recovered in Burgess Lake with no trace of Phipps.

Toronto Marquis of Lorne Princess Louise Roseneath Scrivener Phipps Drumbo Swamp Burgess Lake

Winter campaign prep and Indian relief orders in Britain

London reports immediate despatch of bedding and extra clothing for troops in India amid possible Afghanistan winter campaign. Cabinet meet planned to discuss Indian affairs. Leader notes Afghan advance likely postponed to November 1. Advertiser adds East Indian squadron ordered to Persian Gulf.

London Afghanistan India Jelabbod Persian Gulf

Rinderpest hits Northumberland and ship plans shift

London reports the Rinderpest outbreak in Northumberland. The Northampton ironclad’s crew suspend work as the Marquis of Lorne and the Marchioness plan to sail to Quebec on the Sarmatian off Liverpool. Madrid notes three non yellow fever hospital cases. Casablanca cholera deaths reach 277 from Sept 17 to 19, with Fez and Meqnineze seeing 60 to 70 daily deaths.

London Northumberland Northampton Marquis of Lorne Canada Arquis Marchioness Quebec Liverpool Madrid Board of Trade Cassablanca Morocco Fez Meqnineze

Obituary of Thomas Wilson of Watertown Mass

Thomas Wilson a Watertown Mass resident and longtime Boston music teacher died September 30 at age 69. He educated in Cambridge schools and for forty five years taught music in Boston and suburbs. He organized church choirs and was active in Handel and Haydn Society. He supported fire extinguishment efforts in his later years. He leaves a widow and a large family. THOMAS WILSON.

Watertown Mass Boston Handel and Haydn Society Cambridge Bird Philadelphia Daniel Demnet

Drowning of Dexter Child and Regional Fair Highlights

Harry A. Bentley's two year old son drowned in the brick mill pond at Dexter. The Androscoggin county fair opened with large horse exhibitions and a crowded hall. Ex Gov. D y and wife set for New York, sailing for Europe with Bates College President Cheney and Rev Dr Phillips. Portland reports heavy beer shipments amid boasts of none sold. Sebago lake outlet dam work accelerates before cold weather. Leavitt of Massachusetts wins stone laying contract. gateway praised as fine stone work. Rockport Ice Company, led by Col. J D Rust, shipped eleven cargoes of ice from Bangor and thirty from Rockport, plus sixty with Arctic Bath. Rockport Company also ships large amounts of lamp black. Hartland's Joseph Johnson assaulted in his home, robbed of watch and $250. thief escaped. George T. Owen’s Saco tailor shop broken into. goods found at Saco Water Power yard. David Munday and Garside Littlefield arrested. Berry of Porter robbed near Limington with revolver demand. cash, silver, boots, and a dress taken. Knox agricultural fair two days drew about 2000. cattle show best in county with hundreds of blooded stock. North Knox fair held at Washinngton Mills. Winship of Portland and Swett of Gorham held to bail in $3,000 for conspiracy to defraud Thomas A. Holland’s creditors by false mortgage and staged robbery claim. A large Masonic display arrived by train from Augusta to Hallowell, with multiple commanderies and bands, ending with a departure to the depot.

Harry A Bentley Dexter Androscoggin di Y New York Europe Cheney Bates College Dr Phillips Portland Sebago Lake Leavitt Massachusetts Rockport Johnson George T. Owen Saco Garside Littlefield Munday Berry Porter Hamblin’s Brook Limington Knox Jersey North Knox Washinngton John O. Winship George W. Swett Gorham United States Circuit Court Thomas A. Holland Windham Holland Boston Common Hallowell Augusta Dunlay Commandery Bath Steiner Commandery Waterville Trinity Commandery Knight James Atkins, Jr

Bath Agricultural Society hosts best fair yet in 10th annual meeting

The Bath Agricultural Society held its tenth annual meeting and fair with 20 present and the Lisbon Cornet Band performing. Speeches by Samuel B. Page and J.G. Crawford highlighted an event praised as the finest fair yet with perfect weather. the Lebanon fair followed with strong attendance and praise for horse and exhibit quality.

Bath Agricultural Society Lisbon Samuel B. Page Woodsville J.G. Crawford Lancaster Lebanon James W. Patterson Hanover Concord Col. E. C. Bailey Frank D. Woodbury C.F. Hobbs Weltboro James Seward

Butter Prices Fall and Rise at St Albans Tuesday

Prices for butter at St Albans on Tuesday ranged from 10 to 22 cents per pound with extra dairies higher. Also reports of Windham fires, Rutland county court indictments, a Paris green poisoning scare, a Lake Memphremagog band tournament drawing about 1500 people, and prize results for Sherbrooke and Newport bands.

St. Albans Sidney H. Jones Windham Cornelius Fuller South Wallingford Warren Rutland Bromley Oscar Baring Edward ‘Lntra United States Court Wheeler Paris Green Stitt

Congregationalists raise seven hundred debt Sunday

Local churches report on Sunday debt of 700 dollars by the Orange Congregationalists while South Hadley Falls Congregational Church calls Rev W S Hawkes at a salary of 31600. The news item also notes accidents, fires, and civic updates from nearby towns.

Treasury Circular Impacts National Bank Note Redemptions

The Comptroller of the Currency issues a circular for banks to report condition as of October 1, 1878. Treasury changes shift note transportation charges to remitting banks, causing redemption receipts to fall from about 1,000,000 daily to near 400,000. New York shipments dropped sharply. total coinage to October 1, 1878 reached 16,212,500 dollars, with internal revenue and customs receipts reported.

War Department Comptroller of Secretary of the Treasury Treasury New York Customs

Philadelphia actors seek inquiry into Forrest Home abuses

A petition to Mayor Stokley from New York and Philadelphia actors requests a thorough investigation of Edwin Forrest Home finances and management. It cites the late Forrest's will, asks scrutiny of admissions and trustees' conduct, and quotes trustee statements defending openness and lack of compensation.

Philadelphia Times Stokley Edwin Forrest Wiliam Davidge, Sr James Lawson New York Davidge Boston J. B. Roberts Philadelphia Roberts Forrest William Savidge, Sr Robert Johnston Welsh Edwards Deoman Thompson Joan McDonough M. ¥. Lingham J. W. Thorpe J. W. Shannon Sol Smith J. W. Carroll Frank Evans C. L. Graves Thomas Chapman Robert McWade J. R. Grismer Frank Lawler San Francisco Frank R. Pierce Chicago E. Lamb Brooklyn F. E. Owens Charles Pope J. S. Haworth J H Ring James H. Jones Miss Phebe Temple James Burrows G. W. Wilson Henry Crisp Frederick Williams Annie M. Clarke W. Warren A.vincent Marie P. Wainwright Kate Ryan J. R. Pitman Lizzie Harold Alfred Hudson W. Melbourne James Nolan Sadie Martinet Benjamin KK. Graham Boston Museum C. Leslie Allen Napier E. Lothian M. A. Pennoyer Louis L. James H. E. Chase George R. Parks Boston Theatre Gene Wiley Clara Barry Rachael A. Strak D. J. Maginnis A. Z. Chipman Hebert A Cripps John W. Hague Mark M. Price John J. Hobbas George Holland Henry Lee John Mansfield Ernest Bartram Charles Stanley George H. Grifiths F. M. Wilson Mark Smith W. E. Sheridan J. W. Reynolds William H. Daly Chestnut Street Theatre Spear Loomas and Thoman Burroughs Wood Pennsylvania Forrest Home

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