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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1875

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2

Navy yard mobilizes labor amid pre election push

The Navy Department calls for 1200 to 1300 workers in Brooklyn as a Board of Naval Constructors inspects four half finished ships the Java New York Colossus and Trenton. Critics warn the effort serves as a voting drive with funds exhausted and voters manipulated before the election.

Navy Department Brooklyn Java New York Colossus Trenton Department Charlestown

Arctic expedition seeks North Pole voyage prospered

The English steamer Pandora was at Cisco on August 6 and the voyage toward the North Pole had been prosperous. Domestically, Ohio Iowa and Nebraska elected Republicans with Hayes winning by over 5000 in Ohio. The interior department lacked a head and Newark went Republican. City notes cover lectures, school committee actions, and local sports near Philadelphia and Lynn.

Cisco North Pole Paris Africa Holland Venezuela Nova Scotia Uruguay Jamaica Don Carlos France Saballs Ohio Iowa Nebraska Hayes Chicago New Hampshire Manchester Centennial Grounds Philadelphia New York Department of the Interior Newark N.J Pembroke

Free admission for US art wood engravings abroad

Treasury decision grants free entry to imported wood cuts engraved by US citizens abroad as works of art. Interior Department lacks a head, causing delays and practical inconvenience for those with business. President reportedly in Chicago to finalize new Secretary appointment amid anxious election mood on Newspaper Row.

Boston Treasury Department United States Chicago Grant Interior Washington

Mississippi Governor Opposes Armed Citizens for Protection

The Attorney General reports two designated officials meet Gov Ames regarding the Mississippi situation. Ames is averse to arming citizens for protection, fearing great excitement. Currently, everything is quiet. Treasure Department decision noted.

Mississippi Ames

Hayes Leading In Ohio County Totals As Returns Lag

Columbus, Oct. 12. Scattering returns from most counties are fragmentary. 125 townships precincts and wards report Hayes ahead by over 3000 votes, with indications he will win.

Columbus Hayes

Hayes Election Conceded in Major Ohio Returns

Reports from Cincinnati Toledo and Columbus October 12 show Republicans gaining large margins across Ohio with Hayes likely elected by substantial but varying majorities. Hamilton County reportedly carried for Republicans. Times specials guessed 15,000 to 20,000 statewide. Democratic committee concedes Hayes victory.

Ohio Gov. Allen Cincinnati Hayes Toledo New York New York Times Hamilton County

Strakosch Defends Opera Plans and Subscriptions

Max Strakosch replies to critics over not bringing Mile. Titiens to New York opera. He argues New York does not demand permanent opera, cites past failures of Maretzek and Ullman, and offers conditional subscriptions to gauge interest. If proven, he will bring premier artists to New York before January and stage opera meeting subscribers’ expectations.

New York Max Strakosch The Herald Impressario Strakosch Max Maretzek Mexico Havana Maurice Strakosch Europe Ullman America Lyric Stage Mile Titiens Her Majesty’s Opera London

Evidence Against Drew Murder Trial Involving Serial Allegations

WORCESTER MASS OCT 12 The Frost murder trial opened with jurors and witnesses present. Frost sits composed, aged 42, slight build, in mourning. defense seeks change of venue over prejudicial press. Essex county corrections sentences Henry Hudson for swindling, and other cases proceed in Lawrence and Concord as authorities pursue the Drew case amid rumors. Cincinnati and New York items report violence, a fatal wounding after a saloon attack, a hotel maid convicted for manslaughter, and Vermont and New Hampshire court actions including bank burglar bail reduction and overcoat theft sentences.

Worcester Mass Samuel J. Frost Frederick P. Towne Petersham Colt Devens Commonwealth Staples John Hopkins Millbury George H. Ball Worcester County Uoion Caleb T. Richards Uxbridge W. A. Stone George F. Emery Westboro Elisha Chapin Upton John N. Albee Eli H. Merriam Westminster Reuben Campion M. W. Chandler Edward Bigelow Rutland Samuel S. Pratt Charlton Dudley Stratton Leominster Caleb T. Gerry Haryar Lawrence Houses of Correction Essex County Henry Hudson House of Correction Hudson Gloucester Elgin Ili Dennis Haggerty Salem Patrick Carroll North Andover William Russell Supreme Judicial Court John Kd. Nason Boxford Ballardvale Concord N. H Pembroke T. L. Fowler Board of Selectmen Clark Josie Langmaid Whittemore Drew Giddings Chichester Sargent Boston Suncook Cincinnati George Moore Moore Frank Wartz Frank Farre Jack Leonard New York Bridget Kelly Hotel Royal Fortieth Street North River Barrett Rockland Cook Montpelier Richard Dodge Joel Dodge

Improvement in trade and woes of police in city

The Post reports trade in the city improving with sales ahead of 1874, rail tonnage high, but police turmoil grows as Mayor Wickham’s letter calls for resignations amid inspectorate criticism. Notable events include Hunter’s failure, an assignment filing in Common Pleas, and stock exchange suspensions. Political nominations surface, while Noe murder evidence ties Dolan to the crime, and Moody Sankey plans reach Brooklyn.

Wickham Grand Jury Recorder Smith Commissioner Voorhees Wm. B. Hunter Front Street Cornelius W Schuyler Edward P. Schuyler John A. Quintard Court of Common Pleas R. B. Hall The Stock Exchange

Long Island exhibition and fairs open with rich stock displays

In Topsham at Sagadahoc Society grounds the twenty first annual exhibition opens amid fine stock with 400 to 500 cattle including 140 yoke of oxen. A 9500 pound oxen-drawing match wins for Bath owner Elisha Mather. York County show at Biddeford features strong fowls and fruit, with trotting for purses starting tomorrow. Lincoln Agricultural fair in Waldoboro reports strong stock and fruit displays, election of officers tonight, potential site move on Knox and Lincoln Railroad. Gardiner hosts Kennebec Union fair in Oakland Park with premium funds and top oxen team from Pittston. Fryeburg opens West Oxford Exhibition amid cool weather and lighter attendance.

Brunswick Sagadahoc Society Topsham Elisha Mather Bath Biddeford York County Agricultural Society Fearnuught Knox Waldoboro Lincoln Agricultural and Horticultural Society Knox and Lincoln Gardiner Kennebec Union Agricultural and Horticultural Society Oakland Park Pittston Fryeburg West Oxford County Society

Lowell and surrounding towns hold Republican Councillor Convention

In Lowell the Sixth Councillor District Republican Convention chose George A. Marden as chair and George W. Ware Jr as secretary with 114 delegates from 43 towns. Nominee for Councillor was George O. Brastow. Middlesex County Convention followed with 144 delegates. J. Henry Read led ballots and was later nominated. Separate reports from Fall River and Springfield note caucuses and nominations in their districts.

Lowell Mass George A. Marden George W. Ware, Jr Belmont Nourse Winchester George O. Brastow Somerville John Schouler Acton W. W. Bullock Everett Thomas P. Hurlbut Sudbury Lemuel C. Ames Wilmington Hamilton Burrage Liverus Hall Charlestown Middlesex County J. P. Folsom Charles H. Taylor Lower Read Huntress Howe Gray Springfield Br George L. Rice North Adams

Carlist Forces Cross Frontier Disarmed at Port de Venasque

Five hundred sixty Carlist soldiers crossed into France at Port de Venasque and were disarmed by French authorities. General Sabatis faces a Carlist court martial for his failure. Saballs outlawed as Madrid reports French internment attempt and Don Carlos orders execution on sight.

Paris Port de Venasque France Sabatis

Arctic Expedition reports pleasant voyage and praise for Captain Young

Letters from Capt Allen Young and Pandora officers dated Disco Aug 6 and Waggart's Straits Aug 9 describe a calm voyage with ice collisions that did not injure the vessel. Pandora coaled at Disco and Ivigtut bay sighted the steamer Fox. The Duke of Parma won the Czarowitch stakes in turf racing. Admiralty exonerates Vice Admiral Tarleton and Capt Hicksey from responsibility for the sinking of the Ironclad Vanguard.

London Allen Young Pandora Disco Waggart’s Straits Young Ivigtut Bay Fox Czarowitch Duke of Parma Admiralty W. Tarleton Hicksey Iron Duke Vanguard

Duel Between Americans in Vesinet Near Paris

A sword duel at Vesinet near Paris yesterday between two young Americans named Riggs and Paine ended with Paine receiving a slight arm wound amid a family vendetta. Also reported, the sculptor Jean Baptiste Carpeaux has died.

Paris Vesinet Riggs Paine Jean Baptiste Carpeaux

Liberians claim five victories in war with Carlaton tribes

The Liberian Consul reports from London that five engagements have been fought and the Liberian army has been successful in all. The disclosures come as the Liberians continue their conflict with the Carlaton tribes.

London Liberia

Holland plans five warships for Caribbean none sent

The Morning Post says Holland sent five men of war to the Caribbean Sea. Reuter denies the report saying it has no foundation. The Netherlands are assembling a squadron for possible practice in American waters, with no vessels yet deployed and no link to Venezuela.

Helmbold Bloomingdale Lunatic Asylum Metropolitan Theatre Paris Paria London The Morning Post Holland Caribbean Sea Reuter the Post Netherlands American Venezuela

Financial Market Brief from London Paris and Liverpool

Financial and Commercial news from London Paris and Liverpool dated Oct 12 reports consols and U S bonds prices, bullion withdrawal at Bank of England, and cotton market activity with middling uplands prices and arrivals. It notes breadstuffs firmness, sugar and lard prices, and strong market for yarns and fabrics at Manchester.

London U. S Bank of England Erie Paris Liverpool California Mida L. M.C Manchester

Veterans' reunion in Manchester honors Gen. Foster camp

Special Despatch to the Boston Post describes Manchester NH Veterans' reunion with a grand procession, militia escort, and large crowds. The J. G. Foster camp hosts 146 tents, 1500 in line, and plans include a review by Gov. Cheney, speeches by Mayor Gay and Gen. Duncan, and a dress parade. Additional veterans from Haverhill Mass expected. attendance rising.

Granite State Manchester Boston Post N. H Geo. H. Dodge T. W. Challis Reuben Dodge Une Simons Patrick Sullivan M. Lelley B. Frank Fogg Suncook Chas. Emery Drum Corps John J. Wilson Haines Rifles J. S. Everett Straw Rifles C. M. Wise Frank A. Challis Sheridan Guards P. A Head Guards Co. C G. M. L. Lane N. T. Robinson Second Brigade J. M. Flockton Louis Bell Brown Fisherville D. Arthur Brown Concord Henry MacMichael William I. Brown J. C. Linnehan Frank Nashua Hollis Milford S. P. Sayles Lisbon Keene and Vicinity Dover W. D. Taylor Rochester E. L. Kimball Newmarket South Newmarket Hooksett New Hampshire J. G. Foster John G. Foster Massachusetts Griffin John Brown Gov. Cheney Cheney Gay Samuel A. Duncan Geo. A. Marden Lowell Courier Haverhill Mass

Snowstorm Disrupts Ontario and Nova Scotia Hurtful Toll

Heavy snow blanketed parts of Canada with over six inches at Collingwood and Ottawa. Widespread damage followed to fruit trees and cordwood. In Toronto Premier Alexander McKenzie urged U S reciprocity talks while noting treaty gaps. Halifax reports flooded roads and destroyed bridges. ships Mayflower Tornado and Sanpreil wreck aftermath. Englishman James Ramsey perished off the Tornado.

Collingwood Toronto Alexander McKenzie Sarnia United States Canada Montreal Messrs St. Pierre & Thebault Roy Ottawa Halifax N. S Colchester Mayflower Tornado Sydney James Ramsey England

Hostility Toward Foreigners Increases and Maritime Turmoil

Reports from San Francisco dated October 12 summarize rising anti foreign sentiment in the North, piracy near Hong Kong and Macao, a Gevalion steamer breakdown drifting to Hainan, earthquake near Nagasaki, a Kobe typhoon, cautious talk of a Japanese royal visit, Korea reluctance for diplomacy, and British and Russian naval movements toward China with Osaki and Yokohama fleets under orders.

San Francisco Hong Kong Yokohama Hainan Macao Apan Nagasaki Kobe England Japan Saghahen Osaki China

Central American Confederation Moves Toward Unified Government

From Central America reports indicate Nicaragua Guatemala and Salvador have drafted a compact to form a single National Government. Honduras and Costa Rica may join. Panama awaits National troops for transit protection amid anxious expectations. U S steamers Omaha Richmond and Shawmut are in the region with Admiral Mullany offering protection if needed. President Arosemena sees no danger to transit or lives and property of Americans.

New York Central America Nicaragua Guatemala Salvador Honduras Costa Rica Panama U.S Omaha Richmond Union Aspinwall Mullany Arosemena

Capture of the Filibuster Steamship Uruguay Quiet at San Domingo

Jamaican Government seizes the steamer Uruguay and her cargo of arms and ammunition. Advices from St Thomas report quiet in San Domingo as of October 7. The foreign loan failed and President Gonzales bans newspapers defaming the Spanish Government of Cuba. Hayti's coffee crop untouched by last month's hurricane.

San Domingo Hayti Kingston Jamaica Uruguay Havana St. Thomas Gonzales Cuba

Ecuadorian siege lifted and new elections ordered

Reports from New York dated Oct 12 state Ecuadorian novices claim the Quito siege is raised and a fresh electoral register has been ordered. The government continues exiling political opponents. Peruvian and Chilean news are quiet while Argentina warns Brazil against river entrance by warships. Brazilians fortify Otaja island and a boundary clash between Bolivian and Brazilian commissioners is noted. Panama remains calm. Magdalena region reports peace and the Magdalena River reopening.

New York Ecuador Quito Brazi Plata Otaja Gen. Mejia Bolivia Brazil Panama Bogota Atlantic Union Republic Magdalena Magdalena River

Yates Wins Newark Mayoral Race by 3390 Majority

The Newark city election yields a sweeping Republican victory with Henry J. Yates elected mayor by 3390 over Andrew Smalley. Republicans secure 13 of 15 aldermen and 19 Republicans to 0 Democrats on the next council, Democrats win only 2 wards. Republican gains exceed 3500 since 1873.

Newark N. J Henry J. Yates Andrew Smalley

Grand Encampment elects NH officers at Odd Fellows Hall

Manchester NH October reports show 22 encampments in the state with 2009 members and 153 new this year. Officers installed include Chas P Hildreth Grand Patriarch and John C Miller Grand High Priest. Financials cite $15,000 cash and investments, $6490 receipts, $1947 relief payments. Distinguished visitors from Vermont, Maine and Massachusetts attended and spoke.

Manchester N. H New Hampshire Odd Fellows’ Hall Charles P. Blanchard Concord Chas. P. Hildreth Suncook John C. Miller Peterboro E. M Joan H. Locke Portsmouth R. W Joel Taylor Lorenzo K. Peacock John W. Saul S.C. Gould P.G John Retting Brattleboro P.G. Rep John B. Neallie South Berwick William B. Buell Lowell

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