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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1871

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Texas Election Upsets and Public Works Steps

A Boston special despatch reports Democratic gains in Texas with Giddings, Hancock, and Whitmore winning districts. Gov. Davis and Clark accused of illegal acts, while the Board of Public Works suspends contracts over alleged fee-paid influence. Murphy facing potential removal amid a NY delegation, with a grand dukes Alexis gala detailed in New York.

Mormon Conference Quiet as Brigham Young Unwell

In Lake City on October 7 the Mormon Conference opened calmly with moderate addresses and no disturbances feared. Brigham Young may speak tomorrow if well. eight thousand dollars in refined silver bullion and over 100000 in base bullion were brought in this week, with mining wealth surpassing 2 million dollars. Arrests of Q Cannon, Henry W. Lawrence, A. Godberth, and a Kimball Lawrence partner occurred, and Thomas Hawking faced a theft indictment. trial planned for Monday. A belligerent sermon in the Tabernacle, led by Mackennie, stirred incendiary talk.

Lake City Brigham Young New York San Francisco Sater Utah Q. Cannon Henry W. Lawrence A. Godberth Kimball Lawrence U. S Patrick Thomas Hawking McKean United States Tabernacle Mackennie

Lyons Mob Sentenced and Global Headlines Report

The issue surveys a mix of dramatic global topics including the Lyons mob sentencing tied to death penalty discussions, anti Bona partisan conspiracies, the formation of a new Spanish administration, and investigations into literary piracy by American publishers. It also notes modifications of a commercial treaty between Britain and France and reports on cholera in Turkey alongside military occupations of convents.

Lyons mob leader Lambrecht dies in Paris incident

Paris reports Lambrecht minister of the interior died suddenly at his residence while dressing. Dombrowski, who led the Lyons mob attack on German residents, was arrested and sentenced to two months imprisonment and a 100 franc fine.

Paris Lambrecht Dombrowski Lyons

The Death Penalty Affirmed In Algeria Conspiracy Case

Paris reports say the Court of Revision upheld the verdict against Rossel, sentencing him to death for Bonapartist conspiracies in Algeria. Republican papers urge Thiers to act promptly to suppress unrest. Victor Lefranc named provisional finance minister as Quertier travels to Berlin to secure ratification of a commercial treaty.

Paris France Rossel Thiers Victor Lefranc Ponyer Quertier Berlin Manteaffel Versailles

The New Administration and Ministers Named

Maprio reports Sagasta will back a radical reform. Presian appoints Captain-General of Madrid and Merelo as governor. Balaguer takes interim State Department. Insurrection in Morocco endangers Sultan’s realm. Kabyle revolt could draw Moorish troops. Balaguer says reinforcements for Cuba will be sent to uphold authority. Minister Candan says the government won’t prosecute International Society members while lawful, pledging an early Cortes debate.

Maprio Senor Sagasta Pater Senor Preslan Madrid Senor Merelo Senor Balaguer Department of State Morocco Aciing Cuba Candan International Society Cortes

Sharp newspaper war over literary piracy and copyrights

Lowpox reports a fierce press debate over literary piracy and demands for an international copyright. Contracts are signed to launch a steamship line Antwerp to New York via Dover. London discusses modifying the England France commercial treaty amid political maneuvering reports.

Antwerp New York Dover

Speech of the King at Rigedag session ends in regret

In Stockholm on October 7 the King closed the session of the Rigedag expressing regret that the Lower Chamber failed to act on the Army Reorganization bill. He said national defense is too grave to delay action authorized by the measure.

Stockhowm Mepsene

Church Question Stirs Fortynine Members In Monica

Forty seven members of the party of progress have initiated the Government concerning its attitude on the church question. The Government promises an early reply.

Monica Party of Progress

Cotton and sugar market notes from Havana and Liverpool

Liverpool reports operating cotton prices with upland middling around 9.34 pence and Orleans near 10.4 pence, with about 15 000 bales traded. Havana notes weekly sugar stock at 191 200 boxes and 15 9 hhds, weekly receipts about 100 boxes, exports 925 boxes and 350 hhds, plus a shift in pricing for Dutch standard and Muscovado sugars as freight costs rise.

Liverpool Do Orleans Do. Orleans Havana Matanzas

Installation of the New President Met with Opposition

The ceremony announcing a new president aroused strong dissent from prominent officers who voiced opposition. The revolutionary action triggered widespread excitement and debate across political circles.

Nevada convict gang combat ends with deaths near Round Valley

Francisco reports that Cockrell and Burke of the esca Nevada convict gang were killed near Round Valley after fighting Sheriff Hightower's party, with Poor the express rider murdered. Roberts is said to have been lynched near Round Tower. A large shipment of mutilated greenbacks heads East on Monday under Treasury agents. Webb's steamship contract with New Zealand alters calls.

Francisco Cockrell Burke Esca Nevada Sheriff Hightower Poor Express Round Valley Nevada Roberts Round Tower Treasury Webb New Zealand Eeeaeen Auckland CO i Pont Chelmney

Prohibition Law Enforced in Worcester Establishments

State Constables with Worcester police seized goods at several well known places on Saturday. Total seized amounted to about 3090 to 4000 in currency. A local establishment reportedly hosted officers posing questions in the case. Prohibition law is said to be enforced to its fullest extent in Worcester.

Worcester Mags Uni

Firemen Visit From Lowell and Local Funeral Notices

A large delegation of Lowell firemen in plain clothes will visit. The funeral of A J Cummings of the Fire Department, recently deceased from smallpox, was held today with the Department and Odd Fellows. Jeremiah Heath died of some disease with variola orders, while varioloid and smallpox cases remain in the city. Only two new cases were reported to the Board of Health today. Both the total cases and disease severity have declined in the past week, with optimism for eradication soon.

Lowell A. J. Cummings Fire Department Order of Odd Fellows Jeremiah Heath L. C Board of Health

Tamman y Matters Letter From John H Keyser Denies Rumors

Explanatory letter from John H Keyser, denying defrauding the city and accusing others, detailing work for the city and county since 1864, and addressing claims of vast sums, forged warrants, and partnership with Tweed. Includes press reactions and notes on finances, property, and charitable efforts.

Uniformity in Episcopal Services Debate Reports Limits

At Baltimore on October 7 the Episcopal Convention heard a report from five bishops urging tighter uniformity in worship. The committee recommends a canon to ban incense, crucifixes in church, cross in processions, excessive candlelight, certain elevating gestures, and other practices not in line with the Book of Common Prayer. They urge restraint on multiple services outside the prayer book and propose rules on choir use and vestments, favoring simplicity and canonical authority.

Associated Press Wasnisctos Messrs Boutwell Belknap Creswell Bostow Spinner Baltimore Robert Hale John N. Cunningham C. P. Gadsden Herman Cope Jackson Keusper Milo Ulshan W. Murray Church of Rome Holy Table Lord Jesus Christ

Ritual Uniformity Debated At General Convention

The committee urges canonical provisions on clerical dress including for bishops a prescribed robe and surplice for others with a black gown and bands. Proposals allow the university cap on certain services and academical gowns for lay readers. A joint committee of bishops and laity is urged to report canon changes promptly. The action on ritual matters was postponed until next Tuesday.

Ple House of Atraro Ler J. Wiutiass T. M. Crank W. H. Openseixen J. B. Kenxsoor House of Bishops House of Bisops

Baltimore consecrates William Hows as Assistant Bishop

Rev William White Hows was consecrated Assistant Bishop of South Carolina at St Pauls Church Baltimore on October 8 with a sermon by Lord Beachfield England and participation by several bishops. Yellow fever reported.

Baantimore William White Hows South Carolina St. Paul's Church Lord Ge- Phof P. J. Gorts Harvard University Washington Street

Princeton College Students Revolt in Progress

An extensive revolt by Princeton College students is in progress. Elijah Purdy of New York, a well known Democrat, died Saturday morning. Stellenberg's tobacco factory in New York seized for revenue law violations. The rich Parsee lunatic Colan to be sent back to Bombay on medical advice from five physicians. The quarantine at Texas ports against New Orleans has been removed. Two spans of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad bridge over Salt River burned Saturday. A woodpile fire two miles north of Jefferson Wisconsin destroyed nearly 2000 cords of wood. Prof Schem of the New York Tribune had his house robbed of silverware worth a thousand dollars Saturday night. Benjamin G. Paddock, a Methodist clergyman at Church for sixty years, died at Metuchen New Jersey Saturday evening in his 83d year. The second trial of Cobb Blaisdell & Co vs Illinois Central Railroad at Cairo resulted in a verdict for plaintiffs of 39000. The Staten Island Ferry Company officers trial for the Westfield murders postponed till next month. The Viele divorce case in New York settled amicably with Mrs Viele agreeing to a divorce under Connecticut laws. A posse of drovers raided Abelina Kansas for liquor Saturday. in the evening the City Marshal killed one, wounded another.

Princeton College Elijah Purdy New York Stellenberg Colan Bombay Texas New Orleans Louisville and Nashville Salt River Jefferson Wis Schem New York Tribune Benjamin G. Paddock Methodist Metricaen N.J Cobb, Blaisdell & Co Dlinois Central Railroad Cairo Lil Staten Island Ferry Company Westfield Connecticut Abelina

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