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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1875

Page

2

Secret meeting among Irish church leaders discussed education

Foreign observers note a silent gathering of Archbishops and Bishops in Ireland with conjecture that education questions may top the agenda. Reports from Shanghai note assaults on officials, while Turkish campaigns on the Bosnian frontier progress and a Turkish battalion is surrounded by insurgents. The Faraday advances a direct cable milestone as Patents officials consider resignations and new appointments.

Ireland Faraday Shanghai Egypt Oregon Insurance Connecticut American National Trust Company Connecticut Stock Breeders’ Association Portsmouth Navy Yard Washington Indian Service War Department Patents Winle Bank of California Vienna Herzgovina Montenegro

Commissioner of Patents A Personal Friend Gets an Appointment

Short note reports that a personal friend of the Commissioner of Patents secured an appointment. The item notes influence and access at the patent office but provides no broader context or official reaction.

Patents

Washington Market Company Enjoined From Further Business

Paterson August 31 The Washington Market Company of this city has been enjoined by the Chancellor from any further business. A receiver will be appointed Monday. Liabilities $250. Assignments of Nova Scotia Traders Halifax Aug 31 A large number of small traders through the Province have assigned it during the past week.

Baltimore Calvert Sugar Refining Company Bank of Baltimore Mechanics’ Bank Farmers’ and Planters’ Bank Marine Bank Union Bank Citizens’ Bank Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank Merchants’ Bank Second National Bank First National Bank Third National Bank Union National Bank Safe Deposit Company Calvert Refining Company Washington Market Company Paterson Nova Scotia Halifax N. S

William C. Ralston A California Banker Of Regal Living

The Chicago Inter Ocean portrays William C. Ralston as a powerful bank leader who shaped politics across California Oregon and Nevada. He hosted a palatial Belmont residence with princely hospitality attracting capitalists politicians and literary figures while wielding influence through endorsements press access and lavish entertaining. Despite his vast reach he remained generous and soft-hearted, remembered by old Californians as “a brick.”

Ralston Chicago Inter-Ocean California Oregon Nevada Pacific Slope Belmont William C. Ralston

New England Fair Opens With Record Exhibits and Beecher Visit

Manchester August 31 The New England Fair grounds are in excellent condition as carpenters erect booths for what promises to be the largest exhibition yet. Over 600 cattle and 200 horses have entered. Railroads offer reduced coupon tickets. Henry Ward Beecher speaks Friday and George A. Marden of Lowell delivers a poem. Beecher visits ex Gov Smyth.

Manchester N. H New England Concord Northern Boston Montreal Maine Lowell Henry Ward Beecher George A. Marden Beecher Smyth

Westervelt's trial opens with family at his side and prosecution outline

In court Mrs Westervelt and their two children comfort the accused as Mr Hogert outlines the kidnapping case. Prosecution argues Westervelt aided Mosher and Douglass, aiding a plan spanning New York to Europe, with the intent to profit from Charley Ross’s disappearance. Father of the lost child testifies is to continue tomorrow. Defense presses to limit counts for trial.

Philadelphia Westervelt Ross New York Herald Joseph T. Ford Pratt Hogert Elcock Ford William Mosher Henderson John Douglass John Clark Bay Ridge Sheppard Grand Jury Commonwealth New York Mosher Douglass Rondout Europe van Brunt Cone Charley Ross Christian K. Ross

Fire destroys houses in Wells River Dover and Lawrence

Fires in Wells River Vermont and Dover New Hampshire leveled two houses and damaged a third in Lawrence Massachusetts. E W Radlock house burned after train sparks, insured by Vermont Mutual. Mrs Patrick O Brien home lost to fire with water damage around 600 dollars. Michael Devine stable and partial house burned by arson.

Wells River E. W. Radlock Vermont Mutual Dover New Hampshire N. H Patrick O’brien Central Street Lawrence Massachusetts Mass Oak Street Michael Devine

Mills bankruptcy dispute lands in federal court in Portsmouth

Messrs Morrill and Dexter sue the Winnipesaukee mills and Hill the assignee in the U S Circuit Court seeking a revision of the District Court decree dismissing the vacation of adjudication. Plaintiffs contend the mills petition for bankruptcy was not legally ratified at a properly called meeting. Judge Snepley heard the injunction motion with further hearing postponed to September and sale of property postponed by agreement.

Portsmouth N. H Messrs Snepley

Corillo Arrested in Sonora Threat of Execution Over Arms Charge

A Tucson despatch reports Corillo a heavy merchant and naturalized citizen was arrested in Sonora for furnishing arms to insurgents and ordered to pay 20,000 or be shot. A courier traveled 300 miles to raise the money, rescuing Corillo before Sunday. Refugees flee as revolution looms. Gen. Sheridan arrives in Portland to military welcome.

San Francisco Tucson Arizona Corillo Sonora

Rhode Island Odd Fellows Arrive in Montreal for Rapids Run

The Moshassuck Encampment No 175 of Rhode Island Odd Fellows arrived from Providence and was greeted at the station by local brethren. They were escorted to the Ottawa Hotel, heard compliments, and today ran the Lachine Rapids then paraded through Joliette. A banquet at Victoria Hall is planned tonight with 4000 invitations.

Montreal Canada Moshassuck Rhode Island Odd Fellows Providence Ottawa Lachine Jull ‘Alia Victoria Hall New Hampshire Manchester Free Masons Halifax Highland Lodge of Odd Fellows Lowell Seventy-first Regiment of New York Rhode

Murder of Cherokee council member’s relative ends in police killing

In Muskogee on August 30 ten days after John Hatchet, brother of Cherokee National Council member Thomas Hatchet, was attacked at his doorway by Charles Burgess, who killed him. Chief Ross posted a $200 reward for Burgess, and Sheriff McCracken captured him. Burgess tried to escape from the posse and was shot dead on the scene by officers.

Muskogee John Hatchet Thomas Hatchet Cherokee National Council Charles Burgess Ross McCracken Burgess

Western Union and Atlantic and Pacific Telegraphs reach consolidation agreement

In New York on August 31 the joint committee for Western Union and the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraphs held a meeting and announced an understanding was reached but terms were not disclosed. The plan will be submitted tomorrow to the Western Union Executive Committee for approval.

Biddeford Old Orchard J. L. Chamberlain Saco Macuias Matthew Hastings Calais Charles A. Bucknam Columbia Falls E. W. Frevch Eastport James R. Talbot East Machias Silas M. Wentworth Russell T. Crane Machias Melbourne H. Willey Cherryfield Rocktango Mee Farwell & Ames’s Hall Gen Connor Morton Indiana New York Western Union Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Companies Western Union Company

Canal fraud probe resumes as contractor work began before surveys

Albany August 31 The canal fraud investigation resumed with Canal Auditor Thayer testifying that enlargement work on the Champlain Canal was let to contractors before maps and surveys were completed. The Board adopted an old map against law, after expending 253000 dollars without lawful authority.

Albany Thayer Champlain Canal

Indian Treaty Commissioners arrive at Fort Laramie

A Herald special reports from Fort Laramie that reliable information says all the Sioux except the Missouri River Indians are in and others expected by the 2d. The Indians show willingness to negotiate cession of the Black Hills.

Omaha Neb Fort Laramie Red Cloud Agency Black Hills

Canal boat J. 8. Dinkey burned with coal oil cargo

Fire destroyed the canal boat J. 8. Dinkey in Philadelphia this evening. An explosion before the blaze injured Captains McElroy and Grey and Dennis Gallagher.

Philadelphia J. 8. Dinkey

Lawrence Man Arrested In Horse Theft Case

Jeremiah Connors, accused of stealing a horse from Daniel Sullivan, a Lawrence grocer, was arrested in Manchester, New Hampshire, and brought back to Lawrence. The recovered horse was found in Manchester suburbs.

Lawrence Mass Jeremiah Connors Daniel Sullivan Manchester N. H

First Day At Conn Stock Breeders Fall Meeting Opens

The Connecticut Stock Breeders Association Fall Meeting opened warmly with strong attendance and fast track. Races led with a 2.38 purse of 3000 dollars, 1500 to winner, nine starters, St Julien won in three straight heats with times 2.28 2.264 and 2.26. Other winners included Great Eastern and Goldrider with Dan Bryant placing fourth. Wednesday features include the 2.31 class for 3000 dollars and a 4000 dollar purse with 24 entries. Friday aims to test Goldsmith Maid against her record with a $2000 purse and a running companion.

Connecticut Stock Breeders’ Association Goldsmith Maid Hartford Conn Celebrity Henry Preston Tearaway Lady Goodwin Kitty Fisk Compeer Long Branch Amelia D Ray Fearnaught Forger Pet Brilliant J.D. Benton St. Julien Wm. Sargent A. J M. Roder Dan Bryant F. B. Cummings Br. m. Secon Wm. H. Peck Voltaire C. L. Bailey Ben. J. Macens G. G. Hopeful W. G. Doblens B. m. Maud Green B. m Lucille Goldanes M. Roden B. G. Henry Dover N. H Cocheco Dustie D. W. Fisk Nashua Bismark John H. May Augusta Charley Boy N. G. Smith Concord Nellie Jt C. A. Allen Rochester Lady Sherburne G E. Ellingwood Col. Dean A. C. Sanborn Bessie Shaw Lizzie Hume Michael Keenan Lewiston Forest King Northern Spy King William Phil Sheridan Flora Belle Baby Boy

Commission probes Marsh charges amid Indian policy changes

Kansas City August 31. Prof George W Atherton and colleagues arrive to review Prof Marsh fraud charges at Red Cloud Agency. Gov Fletcher cites press misrepresentation and forgery claims. Commission plans Washington hearings September 9 and notes possible changes in Indian policy pending further examination.

Kansas City George W. Atherton New Jersey Charles Faulkner West Virginia B. W. Harris Massachusetts Fletcher Missouri Marsh Red Cloud Gov. Fletcher Denver Sentinel Senator Howe Denver Stevens & Co Washington Smith Delano

Chicago stone cutters seek wage raise to five dollars a day

Chicago stone cutters began a strike to push wages from 250 to 5 per day. The Union had pressed the demand for about fifteen months. some small firms with existing contracts agreed, but most yards say they cannot afford the increase.

Chicago

Fort Gibson Sinks After Collision Near Little Rock

Memruis Tenn AvG 31 The steamer Fort Gibson bound for Little Rock with merchandise struck a 5 cent ae last night and sank. Insured. The boat will Portlano Me Avc 31 Cleareas schooner S N Nichols Bangor to load for Matanzas Lonpor Av6 31 The J Bickmore from Philadelphia put into Queenstown damaged by a collision.

Memruis Tenx Fort Gibson Little Rock Portlano Clearea S. N. Nichols Bangor Matanzas Lonpor J. Bickmore Philadelphia Queenstown Wes

Irish Archbishops Meet at Maynooth Over Education

Dublin August 31 The Irish Archbishops and Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church appointed by Cardinal Cullen meet at Maynooth with closed doors. Education reform is expected as the main topic of deliberation. The Direct Cable London August 31 Faraday has found the eastern end of the direct cable and maintains telegraphic contact with London but has not located the western section amid bad weather. London Police Report Describes Metropolitan Force size 9292, growth, and crime trends in 1874, including missing persons, drunks, and street accidents.

Democratic Party Jefferson Rufus P. Ranney General Assembly Supreme Court of State Supreme Court Congress Supreme Court Federal Supreme Court Senate Frelinghuysen Alcorn Senator Boutwell Howe Wisconsin Hhis Party Ohio State of Geo. L. Converse House of Representatives Axruonso Hart Republican State Convention Hamilton County Gen Hayes Peole Dublin Irsh Cardinal Cullen Maynooth London Sreamer Faraday Henry Druitt & Co Fenchurch Street Police OF New York Metropolis Metropolitan Police Col. Henderson Euston Square Liverpool Victoria Dover Holborn Stepney Islington Camberwell Haymarket

French Industry Urged to Exhibit at Centennial Fair

Viscount Deming, Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, urged French manufacturers at Loire to send products to the American Centennial Exhibition. He asked for security to display real prices without American duties, hoping to expand French commerce through the exhibit.

Paris Loire Viscount Deming Agriculture and Commerce

Foreign official assaulted near Shanghai on August 31

Mr Henderson chief engineer of the Maritime Customs Service and a lighthouse keeper on Chantung promontory were beaten by neighboring villagers with their Chinese crew. The assault is alleged to have been carried out by a mandarin visited by Henderson.

Shanghae Henderson Maritime Customs Service Chantung Gene Ani

New Belgrade Ministry Formed Aimed at Servian Independence

Belgrade August 31 reports a new cabinet formed likely dominated by the Young Servia party. The movement seeks Servian independence and indicates a shift in political leadership amid ongoing national aspirations.

Belgrade

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