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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1875

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Gov Tilden Calls District Attorneys to Prosecute Election Bribery

The Governor urges DAs across New York to prosecute improper money uses in the upcoming election. He frames bribery as a public corruption problem and supports reform by ousting corrupt officials, replacing them with Democrat and Liberal candidates. The Reform party seeks a system based on honor and efficiency.

Lilden New York Gov. Tilden Davenport New York City Reform Party

Million revenue lost over Whiskey Ring stoppage

Washington reports no truth to compromise rumors in the Whiskey Ring prosecutions as long as Bristow remains Secretary. Disinterested observers say allowing Western distilleries to resume could save the government over 1 million in revenue. Editorials universally disapprove of Chandler as Interior Secretary. only a few Republican papers back the President.

Bristow Tressury Department Chandler Hardihood

Scriptural illustration in grant era interior secretary pick

Editorial in the New York Sun from October 19 argues Grant’s selection of Zach Chandler as Secretary of the Interior embodies a Bible verse warning that the final state can be worse than the first, framing the appointment as a cautionary example.

New York Sun Grant Zach Chandler the Interior

Vermont Central accounting case opens before Special Masters

The Vermont Central receivers face arguments over their accounting and duties. Levi Underwood argues the receivers acted within necessity and must be protected from liability absent fraud. He cites lease and contract details, asserts the trust’s books are accurate, and contends the secret service fund was ordinary bookkeeping. Col A F Walker then presents bondholder arguments with extensive supporting facts.

ST. Albans Vermont Central Dulingham Edwards Dennison Levi Underwood Botton West Underwood Montreal Vermont Junction S.S Chambly and Mississiquoi Secret Service

Tragic end of Charles Revere shocks New York sports world

The 40 year old New York sportsman Charles Revere died after a confrontation at a West Forty sixth street mansion owned by Annie Styles. Revere shot himself after striking Styles, who was wounded but survived. Police found Revere dead clutching the revolver, money scattered, and Styles holding a $100 bill. Revere had been a turf owner, breeder, and co owner of the Fashion Course with a large New Jersey farm recently disposed of.

New York Charles Revere Revere Washington Philadelphia Annie Styles Twenty-ninth Street Lexington Avenue West Forty-sixth Street Miss Styles Fashion Course Genet New Jersey

Local Harness Races Draw Crowds Despite Firemen Parade

Lawrence mass October 20 crowds attended the second day of races as purses of 300 and 300 for horses under various times were awarded. Winners included Henry Jones Vicdor M Kate SICA and John Franklin with Lady Daggett earning place money. Tomorrow features 2.50 and 2.40 classes.

Kate Sica A.L Morrison Lynn G. Ralph Thomas Kenton Groveland Bessie Ho C.E. Mosher Law Huff Orwel Lady Foxie Yeaton Boston C. S Cassius Prince C. E. Mosher Lawrence B. S John Franklin Bigsey Cambridgeport Franklin Lady Daggett New York Prospero Honest Dutchman Prospect Park Dutchman Providence R.I Narragansett Park Belle Lady Babb Joker John Lambert Tom Pink Baltimore Shylock Mattie A Merodoe Rambler Saratoga Jerome Park Long Branch Minnie Mac Osage Busy Bee Portland St. John King William Andy Johreon

Multiple Fatal and Serious Accidents Reported Across States

Oct 20 reports from GoruaM Bridgeport Wood Worcester Concord Gorham Norwich New Haven note workers crushed between engines accidental gun discharges and fatal burns. George Hervey seriously injured in machine shop jam between beams. Horatio Nichols killed by accidental gun discharge at Nichols Farms. Eddie Stone aged 15 killed by gun discharge while riding wagon. James Arlen accidentally shot in pocket while chasing cattle. Bridget Nealon fatally burned filling a lamp. John Condon drowned aboard the Elm City. Nichols and Skiflington among others killed or wounded in accidents.

Goruam N. H George Hervey Bridgeport Conn Horatio Nichols Nichols Farms Woodecester Mass Eddie Stone Auburn Concorpt James Arlen Sandwich Drs Huntress Scott Goraham George Hewey Grand Trunk Norwich Bridget Nealon New Haven John Condon Elm City Trumbull Patrick Skiflington Ansonia

Barre Coroner hearing in Streeter murder case concludes play by play

The Barre inquest into the Streeter murder continued with private examination of Magoon's wife and daughter, A J Wallace who sold Streeter a hat, and Mason B Jackson who drove by as Magoon and Streeter left. Fifteen witnesses remain to be examined. Testimony to stay private until the open session on November 24. Large Barre crowd watched. Magoon was brought from Montpelier jail but not examined.

Montpelier Carpenter Streeter Barre Magoon A. J. Wallace West Topsham Mason B. Jackson Perrin Jackson Sam Smith

Sentences Passed in Superior Court at Lawrence

In Lawrence Massachusetts today six defendants were sentenced or had sentences deferred. Timothy Harrington of Newburyport received a 300 dollar fine and costs with six months in the House of Correction as an alternative. George W. Caswell of Gloucester was convicted of lascivious conduct for three years. Hugh McCloskey of Lawrence drew one year for breaking and entering. Thomas Clark of Lawrence faced six months for larceny. Timothy McCarty of Lawrence was found guilty of attempting to fraudulently obtain insurance by firing his own store. George Pierce of Newburyport was convicted of polygamy and had sentence deferred.

Lawrence Mass Superior Court Timothy Harrington Newburyport House of Correction George W. Caswell Gloucester Hugh McCloskey Thomas Clark Timothy McCarty George Pierce

Odd Fellows Yale students clash over cartman misreported

New Haven dispatch says the incident was mischaracterized by AP. Students attacked a cartman who had whipped their faces. They did not intend to insult the Odd Fellows. Some coal hit the street and led to a charge. No injuries occurred and the event was not worth a telegram.

New Haven Conn Odd Fellows Yale Associated Press New York Cartman

Bondholders form committee to plan reorganization

The Erie bondholders in London appoint a Committee of Consultation to draft a reorganization scheme for the company for presentation at a future meeting. Damage from floods reported across Devonshire with towns Torquay Teignmouth and Dawlish affected and property loss noted. The Prince of Wales travels aboard the Serapis to the east while bullion is slated for Canada. Floods also hit Lancashire and Warwickshire with rail lines submerged and waters several feet deep in Birmingham and on Midland routes.

Bangor E. and N. A. Railroad Piscataquis Bank City of Bangor Curiaco Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore Albany Troy Harrisburg Norwich Conn Moses Pierce Norwich and New York Transportation Company ERIE London Ene William Edward Jelt Walter Farquhar Hook Devonshire Torquay Teignmouth Dawlish Prince OF Wales Piraeus Serapis Lancashire Warwickshire England Midland Sheffield Doncaster Tvratlic Birmingham Walsall

Bonapartist Appeal Targets Thiers and Orleans in Paris Speech

M Rouher at Ajaccio on the 16th accused Thiers and the Orleanists, censured MacMahon, and implied Bonapartists seek universal suffrage to express the national will. He claimed powers blocked since May 24 1873, noted the registry clause remains intact, and said the Ajaccio mayor was dismissed for attending a banquet. Also reports the death of Prof Wheat-tone in the city.

Paris M. Rouber Ajaccio Thiers MacMahon M. Rouher Ajacco Wheat-tone

Count Von Arnim Case Adopted by Supreme Court

In the matter of Count Von Arnim the Supreme Court has endorsed the gerald of the Kammergericht. The Count is to pay the costs.

Count von Arnim Serlin Supreme Court Gerald The Kammergericht

Bavarian King rejects ministry resignation and address

The King of Bavaria refused to accept the ministry's resignation tendered after an adverse Diet vote and voiced approval of their conduct. He also declined to receive an address later voted by the Chamber of Deputies.

Moenicn Bavaria Diet Chamber of Deputies

Widay Fire Burns 200 Homes and Five Schools

A terrible conflagration in Lonpox October 20 destroyed two hundred dwellings a synagogue and five schools in Widay Russian Poland. Some perished and about 3000 are left homeless in the blaze.

Lonpox Widay Russian Poland

The repudiated interest

Londox October 21 The Times reports a Berlin telegram stating the Turkish Government refuses to grant the great powers guarantees compatible with Turkey’s dignity for its financial programme.

Londox the Times Berlin

Wade presses Chinese treaty observance as Pekin talks continue

News from Shanghai reports British Minister Wade urging firmer Chinese compliance with treaty terms during negotiations at Pekin. China promises an inquiry and report but no new trade convention was planned, as such deals require multilateral participation. Market notices from London, Paris, and Liverpool detail financials, bullion, currencies, and cotton prices alongside petroleum and linseed figures.

Shanghae Wade Pekin China Financial and Commercial London U.S Erie Bank of England Paris Frankfort Liverpool Orleans Antwerp Petroleum

Troop call to Montreal linked to Guibord burial

Montreal October 20. The Prince of Wales Rifles have been ordered to hold themselves ready for Friday night with strict instruction that every man must be present. The purpose is not confirmed, but it is generally believed to relate to the Guibord burial.

Mapleson Max Strakosch Montreal Prince of Wales Rifles Guibord

Wide Range of Local News From New England

Updates include a editor shot in Carinth near Vineland, a major shoe factory project in Newburyport with a $55000 budget, and arrests in Portland for adultery with a 15 year old. Obituaries note W J Hodge and Mrs L H Montferrand. College class sizes at Bates and Williams noted, plus a new Lowell depot plan and forged notes in Judd case. Gold discovery rumor in Millbury prompts expert opinions.

Carinth Vineland Landis Newburyport Charles E. T.shaw Portland W.J. Hodge Veterans Amos Otis See Yarmouthport St. Albans Bates College Jane Pauline Belmont August Belmont New York Newport R. 1 Boston and Maine Lowell and Andover Central Street Lowell L. H. Montferrand Williams College W. R. Campbell Mendon Lil C. B. Root Francestown N. H Peet F. W. Olds Columbus

Suspect La Page Stands Central in Langmaid Tragedy

Special Despatch from Concoxp New Hampshire reports ongoing police work on the Pembroke murder of Josie Langmaid. Joseph La Page, a Frenchman, remains the principal suspect with friends testifying in his defense. Detectives compare conflicting timelines from witnesses Tacy and Daneau as Sargent continues probing for a confession or decisive lead.

Boston Post Concoxp N. H Josie Langmaid Pembroke William Drew William Moody Joseph la Page St. Albans Sargent la Page Post Murphy Josie Tacy Daneau Gorny Wood-Choppers

Tragic Suicides Reported in Maine and Rhode Island

In Palermo Maine Albert Bradstreet about 40 died by his own hand after being summoned as a witness at Belfast court. In Pawtucket Rhode Island Agnes Rosler, living with her sister, hanged herself using a corset. distressing details note jealousy and a pending marriage as possible motives.

Augusta Palermo Albert Bradstreet Freedom Belfast Providence Agnes Rosler Pawtucket Aenes

Indians threaten clash as surveying ordered near Brule Agency

A telegraph from Fort Thompson reports Sioux at lower Brule agency near naked, arming themselves and ready for conflict. Locals fear trouble if Col Denman presses the survey party, as Indian resolve to resist grows after the Red Cloud Council’s termination.

Chicago Inter-Ocean Lower Brule Fort Thompson Col. Denman Red Cloud Council

Carr Wins State Superintendent Vote in California

San Francisco reports indicate Republican Carr defeated Democrat Fitzgerald for state Superintendent of Public Institutions. Independent candidate had withdrawn earlier, and Carr drew Granger support. Bribery charges from Fitzgerald’s prior term likely damaged his bid. city results remain fluid amid local factors.

San Francisco Carr Fitzgerald

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