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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1878

Page

2

General Longstreet Named Revenue Agent In Odd Civil Service Move

In Washington on September 11 General Longstreet was appointed revenue agent under peculiar civil service maneuver. Revenue Agent Spencer, a Republican, faced removal from Alabama post by Fitzsimmons. President Hayes pressured Senate approval, prompting Fitzsimmons to resign while Longstreet took Spencer’s Alabama vacancy and Spencer moved to Louisville.

Washington Longstreet Spencer Alabama Fitzsimmons Internal Revenue Hayes Senate Publi Sherman Old Place Louisville

Prohibitionist Debate Ends With Miner Declining Nomination

At the convention a Talbot Prohibition resolution was hissed down and defeated by a rising vote. Jacob Murphy backed the Talbot candidacy while nine resolutions were adopted. The tenth gold standard resolution passed as Dr Miner declined the governor nomination amid protests, leaving a questioned candidate status as the convention dissolved.

Thomas Talbot Billerica Hisses Talbot Jacob Murphy Wibbert

Greenback Labor barbecue draws large Albany crowd

In Albany on September 11 the National Greenback Labor organizations held a barbecue at Central Park Troy road. Central Road Tool Works in West Albany and many other workshops closed to permit workers to attend. Kearney delivered his New York address to the sizable gathering.

Albany N. Y Greenback Central Park Troy Road Central Road West Albany Kearney New York

Party nominees named in multiple states for Congress

The Sixth District Republicans nominate Cortland T. Parker for Congress and adopt a specie resumption platform. Greenback nominee H B Smith is endorsed by Democrats in Bordentown. Third District Republicans in West Lebanon nominate Major E W Ferr. In Chattanooga E M Wight is nominated for Governor by the Republican State Central Committee. Philadelphia Republicans nominate H H Bingham Charles O Neill John Shedder William D Kelly and Alfred C Harmer for their districts with renominations noted.

Massachusetts Worcester A. A. Mlner Mass W. H. Colcord John J. Baker Beverly Charles A. Hovey Newton Frank Cummings Salem C. B. Knight Committee On Permanent Organization R. C. Pitman Judge Pitman Republican Party Patbiot Euphalet Frask Springfield J. K. Jenness Haverhill Gen. Butler H. Clapp J. Willara Northboro Dr Miner Boston Mr Wibbert Miner Rodney French, Esq New Bedford Remick Chelsea George C. Ewing Holyoke Hovey Southboro Mr Ewing D. B. Gurney Abington J. H. Orne Marblehead David N. Skillings Winchester O. T. Gray Hyde Park Dr. Miner Parker Lowell Newark N. J Cortland T. Parker Congress Bordentown N.J H. B. Smith West Lebanon N.H E. W. Ferr Littleton Chattanooga Tenn E. M. Wight Republican State Central Committee Whce Emerson Etheridge Philadelphia H. H. Bingham Charles O'Neill John Shedder

Escapes and a hatchet attack anchor busy period

Portland waiter John Chandler struck G W Adams with a hatchet over the left temple, severing two arteries and escaping. In nearby Nor ridgewock jail, George W Mitchell Alonzo Sturtevant Frederick L Dutton and Clarence Thomas escaped by breaking the lock with an iron bolt. Kearsarge Encampment of Odd Fellows from Lawrence accompanied by Brown's Brigade Band visited Lewiston for a busy program including a procession banquet and concert. Third Maine Regiment reunion at Hallowell included officer elections a cemetery march and a ladies sponsored collation.

John Chandler G. W. Adams Portland Chandler George W. Mitchell Alonzo Sturtevant Frederick L. Dutton Clarence Thomas Norridgewock Kearsarge Odd Fellows Swords Lawrence Mass Brown’s Brigade Boston Lewiston Columbus Marston House City Hall Third Maine Hallowell M. B. Lakeman Hallowell Cornet Wilson Hall

Notable Guests and Tragic Hunting Death in New Hampshire

Gen George B McClellan and family visit the Maplewood in Bethlehem as a 16 year old, Harvey Booth of Keene, is killed after being shot by a companion during a Tuesday hunting outing. Milford Baptist Association marks its semi centennial at Milford with opening sermon by Rev E E P Abbott. Assignees of Carroll County Five Cent Savings Bank announce a 5 percent dividend and start payments on Monday the 16th. General Association of Congregational Ministers opens in Concord. Harry B Stevens of Bradford VT suffers a severe leg injury in a wheel accident near Profile House. Bethlehem hosts hearing on John G Sinclair vs Waumbek Lumber case. claim stands at 167000 dollars with adjournment to the 21st.

George B. McClellan Maplewood Bethlehem Harvey Lucius Booth Keene Milford Baptist Association Milford Carroll County Five Cent Savings Bank General Association of the Congregational Ministers of State of New Hampshire Concord E. E. P. Abbott Newport Harry B. Stevens Bradford Profile House Stevens Board of Referees John G. Sinclair Waumbek Lumber Company Sinclair Tregsveig

Deaths and injuries noted in Vermont events

Reports from Vermont on multiple incidents include Jane Eccles death by self harm at St. Albans Poor House. Underhill death of a 70 year old woman after a cellar fall. Jessie Frazier, 14, seriously injured by a revolving shaft at Bennington woollen mills. Also Seventh Day Adventist camp meeting begins near Hyde Park. O G Skeels injured while driving. John H Amidon of Elmore severely burned from a premature cannon discharge at Hyde Park camp Reynolds.

Buiter St. Albans Jane Eccles Burlington Winooski Underhill Judge Shaw Jessie Frazier Bennington North Adams Mass Seventh Day Adventists Shaw’s Woods Hyde Park E. W. Farnsworth Lowa O. G. Skeels Hishgate John H. Amidon Elmore Vermont Regiment Heavy Artillery Camp Reynolds Holbrooke

Notable Local Notices From Lowell Area gathered events

An obituary notes Oliver Ingersoll of Westfield died after a fall. Other items report Stickney’s frailty, A W Mott’s arrest for counterfeiting, a compliment to Charles E Page, fines for James Toomey, and the People’s Club of Lowell reelecting Jacob H Sawyer as President. Also covered are Baptist meetings, Maine Central reports, an Antiquarian Society gathering at Oldtown with Old Newbury reminiscences, and a Longfellow poem invitation.

Oliver Ingersoll Westfield Stickney Fall River A. W. Mott Swanton Lowell Charles E. Page Boston and Lowell Railroad James Toomey Newburyport People’s Club of Lowell Jacob H. Sawyer James Watson E. C. Robbins Alexander G C. C. Coffin Albert Pike Parker Pillsbury Albert C. Titcom San Francisco Col E. F. Stone Prof Longfellow

Newport Tragedy and Empire State Steamer Scandal

A Newport man F A Clark shot himself Tuesday night. U S Inspectors revoked Captain John Phillips master license after finding Empire State carried 2760 passengers from Fall River to Rocky Point on August 15, exceeding 1160 capacity. Katy Mason alias Alice Trevylan died in Newport. on her death bed she alleged sexual abuse by a Newport resident, a man of mature age and family, now dead. Indignation grows as facts emerge.

F. A. Clark Newport Empire State United States Fall River Rocky Point John Phillips Katy Mason Alice Trevylan

Suicide of San Francisco financer Alexander Anatinn

Alexander Anatinn, a noted San Francisco Stock Exchange figure and former Tax Collector, shot himself this morning, leaving about 300000 dollars of protested taxes unresolved. Rumors swirl about his finances as suits await decisions and speculation questions the whereabouts of funds. Reports say his business had faltered and his firm account was overdrawn, prompting suspicions the money was lost in speculation.

San Francisco Alexander Anatinn San Francisco Stock Exchange

Bankruptcy Petition for Lombardo Referred for Action

The bankruptcy petition for stock broker Fortio Lombardo was referred to Register Little. Liabilities total 193000 with assets including two boulevards mortgaged for 969. Creditors include Edward Brandon 8500 F B Wallace Co 50000 and the New York Insurance Department 19808. G Alden & Stockwell sought discharge for former Pacific Mail Steamship Company president. no creditor objected and discharge was favorably reported.

New York Fortio Lombardo Little Edward Brandon F. B. Wallace & Co New York Insurance Department G. Alden & Stockwell Pacific Mail Steamship Company

Stricken South Faces Fever Death Toll and Relief Efforts

From Memphis to Brownsville and beyond, daily fever reports rise as 56 deaths by noon in Memphis provoke relief mobilization. Howard Association aid expands with blankets and mattresses, while officials in Gallipolis Cincinnati and New Orleans report new cases, hospital strain, and the spread of yellow fever amid cold winds and evacuations.

Memphis D. Devine Degray Bennet Martin Eyre Isaac Leopold F. W. Royster Herbert L. Landrum Avalanche John G. Lonsdale R. B. Clark Citizens’ Relief Committee Knowlton Chase Thompson A. D. Langstaff The Howard Association Cincinnati Gallipolis Joseph Martin Marir Ala Board of Health New York Hanger Wee Closter N. J New Orleans United States Marine Hospital Seamen’s Benevolent Association Lousiana Association of Veterans of Holly Springs Howards Isadore Lehman Benjamin A. Ray John Ray R. D. Mitchell Second New Jersey Cavalry Howards Association Adams Pilot Town Drew Grenada Miss St. Louis Merchants’ Exchange Baton Rowage Canton Sepy Matilda Isadore E. W. Barnes F. R. Southmayd Baton Rovee Port Gipson Laa James A. Gage Hoy Springs William Crump Dr Dougherty Clem Read Hurl Johnson S. H. Pricer W. K. Marrett Will €. Wooten Charles Chenowith W. Smith Alexander Sypher E. ‘Tt. Buckley Rotter R. W. Fort Obert A. A. Armstrong Charles Schnider Winfield Featherstone, Jr Clarissa Davis Newextes Eliza Davidson J. C. Walker Caziah Lea P. A. Willis Sam Kimball R. ©. Perkins Kimball Victoria Sam C. Caldwell Ashford Henry Epps John Porter Cato Porter Mississippi Valley Nashville Tenn Hickman U.S. Goodwin Brownsville Howell Obenchin

Fever relief drives go on across states and cities

Subscriptions pour in from Citizens Relief Committee reporting 276 dollars for fever sufferers with Brooklyn precincts adding 270 and Brooklyn Relief Committee listing 713 received yesterday. National efforts include 5000 to New Orleans 1000 to Vicksburg and 4000 to Memphis. Congressmen Acklen Ellis and others discuss a central depot for provisioning. Chicago picnic receipts exceed 10 000 dollars, bringing total raised to 57 853 by noon. Community events in Milwaukee Hanover Manchester and Dartmouth College contribute further aid.

New York Citizens’ Relief Committee Brooklyn Brooklyn Relief Committee Chamber of Commerce Committee New Orleans Vicksburg Memphis Acklen Eilis Honesdale Camden N. J Masons New York State Milwaukee Quentin’s Park Chamber of Commerce Hayes Charles Schieys Jackson Miss Hanover N. H Dartmouth College Manchester H. N

WU Telesgraph profits and notable city items Sept 11

The Western Union Telegraph Company reports net profits for the quarter ending September 30 at about 1 001 364 after reserves and deductions leaving a surplus of 665 512. A lawsuit against Jacob D Otis seeks 15 000 from stolen Canadian bills. Sugar seizure in Brooklyn tied to customs nonpayment. Tragedy and crime notes include James Teeter seeking reunion with his deceased children and two masked burglars convicted of sloop robbery with sentences of 20 and 15 years.

New York Western Union Telegraph Company Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company United States Jacob D. Otis Alexander Frasier Canada Great Britain and Ireland India Otis Merritt Carolina Robinson’s Brooklyn F. A Burgiere & Co James Teeter Teeter Edward Cassidy John Connors East River

Proposals to reform Customs duty and valuation rules

The Congressional Committee on the Custom House investigation heard Dorman B. Eaton propose abolition of triplicate invoices and consular certificates, market value duties, oath requirements, and petty fees, plus a new United States Judge in New York for customs cases. Henry D. Hyde urged simplification and uniform appraisement, while Jackson S. Schultz pressed arbitration and home valuations. The witnesses urged more competent examiners, fewer oaths, and critique of the damage allowances and Naval Office checks. The session adjourned with a pledge to resume tomorrow.

New York Congressional Committee On the Custom House Dorman B. Eaton Chamber of Commerce United States Naval Office Eaton Boston Board of Trade Jay Commission Henry D. Hyde Board of Trade of Boston Alexander Hamilton Secretary of the Treasury Jackson S. Schultz Boston Philadelphia A. T. Stewart Erenirz Aas Custom House Jayne D. C. Robbins Chamber of Commerce Committee America England Merritt

Fires Ravage Lenox Cottages in Berkshire County

A dramatic Lenox fire destroys eight Sunset Terrace cottages built for New York summer guests. About seventy visitors lose personal property, including diamonds worth thousands. Col. Auchmuty’s building and furniture suffer heavy losses. insurance covers part. Other regional blazes reported in Portmouth, Wolfboro, London, and Goodland with varied damage.

Lenox Mass Pittsfield Masss Berkshire County Sunset Terrace Coll. R. T. K. Auchmuty New York Livermore Col. Auchmuty W. D. Curtis

Stickney resigns Massasoit Bank presidency in Mass. City

Fall River dispatch reports Stickney's resignation as President and Director of the Massasoit National Bank accepted. Edmund Chase named as his successor amid rumors of defalcation and Stickney’s precarious condition.

Fall River Mass Stickney Massasoit National Bank Edmund Chase

Samoan Treaty Ratified Amid Welcome at Apia

The U S steamer Adams arrived at Apia with Samoan ambassador Mamea and officials. A Samoan delegation, including Colmesnil, greeted the crew and ratified the U S Samoa treaty on July 2. A grand meeting on July 17 proclaimed the treaty.

Washington United States Adams Frederick Rodgers Panama Apia State Department Samoa

Keogh relief mission under siege in Yellowstone

The brother of Senator Dorsey reports Gen Miles and an escort party were surrounded by Bannocks in Yellowstone Park around the fifth. Twenty seven escorts were killed. Cheyenne Indians and two mounted infantry companies were sent from Fort Keogh for relief. Mrs Miles and other ladies join the Miles party.

Miles Paavl Bismarck Pioneer Press Citi Yellowstone Park Fort Keogh Sanborne St. Paul

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