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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1869

Page

2

Revenue Frauds and Political Ties Stir Capitol Briefs

The Revenue Bureau weighs compromises in major fraud cases of whiskey and tobacco, implicating prominent capitalists and politicians nationwide. Secretary Boutwell may return to Washington this week, with Richardson perhaps resigning his judgeship. Gen Butterfield rumored as future War Secretary. Baron Gerolt heads to Philadelphia for Humboldt celebration. Gen Sullivan met with Secretary Fish on the Darien canal treaty. Fractional currency.

Revenue Bureau Bureau Spain Cuba Gen Sickles United States State Department Treasury Department Boutwell Washington Richardson Massachusetts Gen. Butterfield New York Grant Baron Gerolt Philadelphia Darien Ship Canal Peter J. Sullivan United States of Columbia Fish

Byron dispute over Lady Byron and papers

The Daily News publishes Wm Hewett’s letter criticizing Lady Byron for breaking silence and arguing irreparable harm from destroying Byron’s papers. Dr Forbes Winslow counters with a public communication disputing the mental aberration theory of Lord Byron.

London The Daily News Wm. Hewett Lord Byron Lady Byron Forbes Winslow

Health of the Emperor and Empress voyage plan

The Emperor Napoleon's health improves and the Empress is said to prepare another voyage to the East. The Times notes personal rule is less important than ministerial leadership and cabinet confidence. Rumors of a conference at Vichy with Spanish ambassadors are denied. The Cuba news is mentioned.

London the Times Napoleon Prim Vichy

Maine results show Chamberlain leads in large town bloc

One hundred towns report Chamberlain with 25 752 votes versus Smith 16 800 and Hichborn 2 385. Last year Chamberlain had 37 074 and Pillsbury 26 404 with an 8 000 point majority. Republicans expect to lose seats but maintain many wins statewide amid split tickets.

Portiano Chamberlain Smith Demerat Hichborn Lewiston Skowhegan Bowdoinham Gardiner Falmouth Benfast Rockland Pillsbury Avausta A. B. Fitwell Joseph Baker E. F. Pillsbury R. A. Ceny Scattering A. B. Farwell Aucusta Bangor Mer Brunswick Pattee Ou Etees Econ Ee Buicckecd Ccc Sce Catmuod Waterville Waldoboro Kittery Biddeford Eastport Il Ellsworth Hichborn Party

Springfield and Atlanta Fire Losses Reported

In Springfield Mass on Sept 13 the John Carroll paper mill at Mill River Berkshire County burned with losses of $60,000 and no insurance. In Atlanta Ga on Sept 13 six one story brick stores on Marietta street and Norcross Corner were destroyed with losses around $100,000 and $50,000 insured.

Springrrond Mass John Carroll Mil River Berkshire County Atlanta Marrietta Street Norcross Corner Marrietta and Breachtree Streets

Humboldt Birthday Celebration Across Cities

In Louisville the anniversary of Humboldt’s birth was marked by a grand instrumental and vocal concert by German singing societies and local talent. In Pittsburgh plans for the Humboldt centennial include a noon arrival of President Grant and a grove celebration after a city reception.

Louisville Humboldt Pittspure Grant Pittsburg

Base ball tournament announced for Elmira dates

Elmira announces a base ball tournament to run September 15 to 18 with the Red Stockings of Cincinnati scheduled to play Friday afternoon. In Troy, Hay makers defeat Forest City Club of Cleveland by 32 to 22 in the afternoon game.

Elmira N. Y Red Stockings Cincinnati Troy Haymakers Forest City Club Cleveland Forest City

Baltimore observes 55th anniversary of North Point battle

The Association of Old Defenders, about 25 members, gathered at the old City Hall and marched to church. They later circled the battle monument and then moved to Govanstown for their annual dinner.

Baltimore North Point Association of Old Defenders Old City Hall Battle Monument Govanstown

Democratic City Ticket Withdrawals and Ticket Candidates

All Democratic city candidates withdrew this morning. Reported new ticket includes D. W. Sellers for Clerk of the Quarter Sessions, W. C. Patterson for City Treasurer, John G. Brenner for Recorder of Deeds, and John C. James for the District Court.

Puntape Louza D. W. Sellers W. C. Patterson Recorders of Deeds John G. Brenner Hardy District Court John C. James

Avondale relief fund treasurer reports $17,500 total

The Avondale relief fund treasurer reports a total of $17,500 raised including $500 from Moyamensing Hose Company and donations collected in churches yesterday.

G. H. Stuart Avondale Fund Priiapeiputa Avondale Velief Fund Moyamensing Hose Company

Pitisnure Serv 13 Libel Case Against Pittsburg Despatch

In the libel action by J. O. Neill against the Pittsburg Despatch a full trial account with comments was published. One suit was dismissed and in another the jury failed to agree with nine for acquittal and three for conviction.

Frame building collapse in Watertown buries five workers

In Watertown New York a frame building under repair collapsed in the afternoon burying five men. All were rescued but one is not expected to recover. Local authorities and workers await updates on the condition of the injured.

Ee Ae Duncan, Sherman & CO Baniers, Coy Pine and Nassau Streets New York California Europe Telegraph Union N. Y Watertown New “East O. S. Currier Hanover Street Inman Street Sal Cambridgeport City Hall Apthodp, A & CO

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