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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1874
Page
2
A London observer contrasts American men as chivalrous and sensible with American women as lively but graceful, noting their delicate features and fashion. A shouting London passerby mocks the arrival of American young ladies described as swallows crossing a bric a brac shop, while the Charing Cross group retreats.
The paper labels the State Central Committee as not earnest in backing the Republican cause. It criticizes the committee for lacking vim and warns of public anger after the election. A Prohibitory neighbor of the Journal calls the situation an outrage and urges a troops response.
The address of Hon. W. W. Warren accepting the Democratic nomination emphasizes reformist principles and economy. The piece praises his grasp of state and national needs, contrasts him with Massachusetts Congressmen, and notes his unanimous Eight District nomination as an honor and sign of confidence.
The piece questions M Dawes a Ways and Means chair and Senate candidate about the Chorpenning claim demanding who said it was a fraud who sought money to suppress a repeal and why Dawes refused to testify before the Judiciary Committee. It notes his Credit Mobilier links and warns him to break silence, asking if he will now answer or await a select committee.
The article analyzes the 1866 forthcoming House elections with Radical and Opposition prospects. It notes Southern distrust of Radical credit, predicts Alabama and Virginia shifts toward Conservatives, and describes National party fears in New York and Pennsylvania as chairmen rush supporters home to influence results.
A World review of labor prospects in New York shows large layoffs across manufacturing and trades with one third of day laborers unemployed. Employers report stagnation, prior benevolent aid numbers may rise, and destitution risks loom as winter nears. The City of Tokο excursion ship spans fog and fireworks as crowds enjoy a long voyage.
The General Triennial Protestant Episcopal Convention resumes sessions with debates on canon amendments and ritual, the Texas diocese division proposal, and the publication of journals. Reports appoint ministers to Canadian and U S positions while considering ritual and discipline measures.
Official returns show William Bell wins the Ohio Secretary of State race with 238 406 votes over Allen Wikoff’s 221 204. Buchtel 7 815. Bell’s majority is 17 202. Congress totals: Democrats hold thirteen seats to Republicans seven with district margins listed for each district.
Despatch from Gen. Miles's expedition reports Capt. Chaffee with the Sixth Cavalry surprised and captured a Kiowa camp near the Washita in Indian Territory. Indians fled southwest toward their agency as Fort Sill remained fifty miles away. Also noted is James Baden mortally wounded but brought to Fort Randall for possible recovery.
In Baltimore on October 23 Jack Frost won the Bowie Stakes four mile heats after victory in the second and third heats. Bessie Lee led early and narrowly lost to Frost who regained the lead in the fourth mile. Silent Friend and Picolo followed in the final order as crowds cheered the final race of the Fall meeting. Bobby Swim rode Jack Frost.
Private despatches report immense fires west of Urbana Indiana burning woods fences and bridges from Marion to Union. Ten thousand acres burned on the Toledo and Wabash road. Telegraph lines to Chicago destroyed. Other fires: Gates & Co Moodus store loss 10000 with 5800 insured. Captain Edwin Lewis Knightville house 3000 loss. Simpson's mill Duncanville 10000 logs. Phoenix woollen mills Seneca Falls 50000 loss. Seashore Seminary Henshaw Mississippi burned. No details on par ticulars.
In Shreveport and nearby parishes authorities delay arrests of merchants who signed the labor pledge. Gen Morrill reportedly narrows aims to punishing key signers while deputies resign or avoid serving warrants. Reports of editor Cosgrove’s arrest and cavalry movements fill the unsettled scene in Desoto and Natchitoches parishes with tense alarms.
Reports from Berlin and London say France offers conditional support to Russia on the Eastern question. Paris circles discuss overbidding Russia for alliance to advance French interests. Nice Council-General shows strong pro France sentiment as Bonaparte is elected Corsican Council President. Magne awarded a 6000 franc pension.
In Ramsgate to Calais run the Castalia proved highly comfortable with no rolling or pitching. The ship was built to counter rough Channel seas and to ply between Dover and Calais.
In Madrid on October 23 the Republicans claimed a key strategical position at Cincta on the Cuenca border. They plan to fortify it as a base against Carlists in Cuenca and Valencia. Also reports say a German count was robbed near Ciudad Real by brigands on the way home from Lisbon. Separately, claims of a 5 million dollar bribe by Madrid to Carlist chiefs to end the war were reported.
A respectable looking American was arrested in Constantinople today for a heavy fraud against the Imperial Ottoman Bank. Rumors persist that forged passports are being used by other swindlers in this and other Turkish cities. The Vienna dispatch notes ongoing Turkish outrages on Christians in Montenegro with eight Montenegrins and Saxon residents killed and a village burned near Podgoriza. Christians fled to the mountains.
The Metropolitan Court rejected Court Von Arnim's civil suit and referred it to the Court of the Second Instance in Berlin. Ultramontane Reichstag members plan to question Prince Bismarck about Coun Von Arnin's treatment.
Lonspon reports the Indian Office has received confirmation of the capture of Naha Lamb. He will be tried immediately, and local papers demand exemplary vengeance.
In its present location Comer's Commercial College offers ductions and advantages for graduates with no loss for absence due to the ticket system. Open year round with daytime and evening sessions, separate ladies department, and a 34th Annual Register and Catalogue available at 490 Washington Street Boston.
A collage of 19th century notices includes SHIP PAINTS sales for White Lead and varnishes at 77 and 79 Clinton street Boston, a French lecture course by Prof L Sauveur starting Oct 17, plus Kevy's classes with hours and addresses. Democratic district conventions in Third and Fourth Councillor districts set for Oct 24 1874 and Oct 26 1874, with district boundaries listed. removal notice for Dr Sweny to Tremont Place with hours and treatments.
Florence Oct 23 Gen Garibaldi accepts nomination as Parliament candidate for Rome with condition he attend the Chamber only when his presence is necessary.
Deposits made on or before November 1 will earn 6 percent interest from that day, with potential accumulation to sixteen hundred dollars. Dividends credited on any accumulation. Office hours 9 AM to 2 PM and Saturdays 4 to 8 PM.
Market reports from London and Liverpool detail Consols trading around 92 3 4 to 92 4, bullion movements into the Bank, and Erie at 27 1/4. Paris rents quoted at 62 1/4, and various commodity prices for cotton, wheat, flour, and meat across ports. Receipts and stocks in port, with American imports and exports, are noted alongside market sentiment in Liverpool and Manchester.
A New York Tribune correspondent reports harsh action by federal authorities and Kellogg allies in New Orleans. He cites military displays, rumors of arrests tied to the September events, and White League leaders suppressing protests, fearing clashes and election invalidation.
News fron Rio de Janeiro reports rebels under Gen. Mitre encamped outside Buenos Ayres with 500 government troops joining the insurgents. Col. Gonzales and 500 govern ment soldiers defected. Reports say a southern engagement wounded others and arrests of Senor Daniel Cazon and Col. Lozo occurred.
Reports from Quebec and Ottawa date Oct 23 note freight demand remains active but uncompetitive as navigation ends. Vessels seek work elsewhere with some entering winter quarters, signaling timber and freight business decline. Col ony Empire and Canterbury coal runs cited. Johanna Maria and Home also involved. In Ontario, new ministers elected while a Post Office clerk faces five-year penitentiary terms for stealing letters. Kirkpatrick returns with Pacific Railway survey party. route viewed as practicable, 70 miles north of Lake Superior.
A list of ships arriving in New York and other ports on the 22nd and 23rd, with origins including the Mediterranean, Liverpool, Glasgow, London, Cardiff, Kingston, Boston, New Orleans, Jamaica, and Panama. Vessels named include India, Helvetia, Pembroke, Samaria, Annie Ainsley, Peruvian, New Orleans, Etna, Arizona, Wisconsin, and more.
In Bloomsburg on October 23 Judge Elwell directed the jury to find for the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company on all points in the Dall and Tryon case. The dispute concerned property valued around 800 000 dollars on the Munsop and Williams track in Schuylkill county spanning about 3000 acres. This marks the second trial after an earlier proceeding at Pottsville.
Baltimore October 23 resolutions place members children under Catholic protectorate wards of the Union in every diocese promote Catholic schools and local lyceums encourage native land work for Irish keep immigration in check and declare December Immaculate Conception a national holiday Keiley of Richmond re elected president with an executive committee the convention adjourned to meet Rochester in October 1875
Baseball action reports the Boston team crushing Hartford 13 to 1 yesterday. Other items include political decline for Hon. Charles R. Cutler in Rhode Island and multiple local incidents such as deaths, illnesses, and a university reception in Newburyport.
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