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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1873

Page

2

Notorious bond forgers arrested in New York on two million swindle

Four bond forgers Andrew Roberts Frank Gleason George Wilks and George Olmstead are jailed with up to two million dollars in suspected losses. Engels a former Bank of England forger may have crafted signatures. Gleason engraves and Olmstead prints the bonds as authorities probe railroad bond forgeries and past European schemes. Coal supply and prices in the city also face pressure amid flood and winter outlook. SHANKS'S CASE.

Committee On Finance Fraley Nazro Boston Treasury Kenzie Cincinnati Busby Philadelphia Taylor Smith Milwaukee New York City New York Oct the Times Lake Shore Union Trust Company Lake Shore Railroad Trust Company George B. Grinnell & Co Grinnell & Co Bank of England Andrew Roberts Frank Gleason George Wilks George 8 Gleason New York Central Buffalo and Erie Gottlob Engels Macdonnell United States Engels Williamsburg Pine Street Solomon Spence Pettis Massachusetts State Prison Pettis Europe The Bidwells Olmstead Reading Company Schuylkill

Excerpted Testimony in Fisk Case Details Stokes Interactions

The article recounts at length the cross examination of Stokes by District Attorney Phelps, detailing reconciliations with Fisk, movements between offices and hotels, and the sequence of gunfire at a staircase confrontation. It notes prior trials, money offered, and witness statements about pistol use and indictments.

Commodore Vanderbilt Lake Shore Company Commodore Bariem Trust Company New York Dot Stokes Phelps Fisk Grand Opera House Mansfield Col. Fellows Mr Andrews Bixby Providence Hoffman House Telegraph Office Grane Central Sam Hart Mr Hill Jimmy Hart Fullerton Charles A. Leal Guage Willard Bartlett, Jr St. James Hotel Matthew Byrne Frank Witness Gordon Buck Carst Shine Alpheus Bellevue Hospital Medical College Crosby Brainard Bird N. Spencer Erie Railroad Tremain Russell G. A. Fuller Charles R. Braine Ninth Regiment Hacket Wm. A. Stewart Cutter Bell J. Venet F. Curtis

Trial of Bazaine Resumed Amid Illness and Provisions Reveal

The Metz inspector testified that Bazaine ignored a chance to seize German army depots. The court session was brief due to Bazaine’s serious illness. Left deputies congratulated allies for rejecting Duke D Audiffret Pasquier’s coalition proposal and backed Jules Grevy for Assembly presidency.

Metz Bazaine D’ Audiffret Pasquier Jules Grevy Assembly

Creditors in council London act 24 settlement by liquidation

A meeting of the creditors of Clews Habicht and Co was held. The firm stated it can pay all demands in full soon. A resolution favored settlement by liquidation. A three member creditors committee was appointed to protect their interests. Dublin prepares for a massive amnesty Fenian prisoners demonstration with large excursion parties. An expected crowd may reach a million, with music by 500 bands.

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Wolseley Arrives at Freetown Reinforcing Ashantee Campaign

News from London reports General Sir Garnet Wolseley, commander of the Ashantee expedition, has arrived at Freetown to reinforce the campaign. The development arrives as British forces continue operations in the West African conflict.

London Sir Garnet Wolseley Freetown

Financial Market Updates From London Paris and Liverpool

London reports Consols at 9 24, Erie at 3 94, and nightly government rate 6 percent. Liverpool notes weekly cotton sales 67 000 bales with 7 000 export and 500 for speculation, stock 525 000, receipts wheat 43 000 quarters and corn 25 000, with American shares present. Additional Liverpool quotes cover wheat, corn, cheese, lard, and spirits.

London Erie Stock Exchange Bank of England Paris Liverpool de Orleans California Calcutta

Governor General and Home Government Discuss Pacific Railroad Scandal

Ottawa reports Parliament adjourned to Monday as Royal Commissioners decline to opine on evidence in the Pacific Railroad scandal. Halifax notes shipping news with vessels Hibernian, Agnes Raymond, Tagus, Martin Holmes going ashore. crew saved, no insurance.

Ottawa St. Johns N. F England Agnes Raymond Port Caledonia Tagus Montreal Europe South Bar Sydney Martin Holmes Lower Granville Boston Templeman’s Point Hampton Bay

A Novel Scene At The Presidents Reception In Toledo

The Toledo crowd reports a playful scene at a Grant reception with Generals Sherman Sheridan and Custer kissing many ladies including a sixteen to eighteen year old girl and an 18 year old model while the President also shares a kiss. The event ends at 4 o clock with a colored mother and child among the last to ascend.

Grant Sherman Sheridan Custer Toledo Phil Sheridan Gen. Custer Gen. Sherman Gallant Phil United States Phil Mr Grant

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