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Boston Post

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1875

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Suppressing the Truth in Delano Commission Report

The piece attacks Delano's Vindicating Committee, alleging they suppress facts and snub witness Samuel Walker. It notes plans for resignations by Gov. Fletcher and Congressman Harris, while praising Attorney-General Pierrepont over Mississippi troubles and criticizing Gov Ames for federal troop calls.

Delano Samuel Walker Gov Fletcher Harris Smith Mississippi Pierrepont Union Gov. Ames Ames Washington Prof. Marsh Bosler Senate Nebraska Col. Long Yellow Hair Fie Pierrépont United States Jackson Miss Aeaa Branch

Portland Maine Election Victory Reports Democratic Gains

Line for 1876 portland me sept 13 voters polled large grant campaign labor Blaine Robe rts candidates debated with sober judgments. Early returns show democrats gaining in popular vote and radicals reducing their majority. In city and counties, Knox, Washington, Aroostook report gains. Roberts home Bangor strong. Blaine home Augusta limited advance. Cromwell wins South Berwick senate race by 22 votes.

Scarboro Es — Connor Falmouth South Berwick Rockland Serence Skowhegan Brngham Solon AMSOD Emden Ewereee New Portland Norridgewock Mercer Serene Aeree Waterville Winslow West Waterville Monmouth Winthbrop WAYUE Pavcuec Cesasescue Lewiston Connor Roberts Farmington Eliott North Berwick Denmark Ceesers Kennebuick Saco Biddeford Sapford Ewesesee Alfred E. Eaee Buxton Gorham Roberts, Connor Dem BreonWeTrees Cocscusss Hampden Vanceboro Woodville Il Chester Lincoln Winn Sesseee Kingman Mattawamkeag Greenbush Olatown Milford OTONO Bucksport Castine Brookville Orland Verona Houston Littleton Cegeer Dem Ludlow Pittsfield Vassalboro Bowedoinham Clinton Newdport Foxcroft Dexter Dover Aenee Sebec Ching Franktfort Eee Stockton Searsport Hallowell Gardiner Richmond Robert Dem Perking South Thomaston St. George Union Scoccese Walted New Limerick Monticello Cbir cc Csccse Jensen's Limus Robbinston Baring Ccerceseoy Baileyville Eastpoult Ccese Pembroke Dennysville Edmunds Marion Meddybemps Charlotte Wees Towns Ecccnn Portland E Roberts East Machias Plantation Machias Whitneyville Marshfield Machiasport Northfield Prospect PUG Occas Ces Aaa Pownal Ee Reneee Paris Roberts, Connor, Dem Rep Minootc Ccscocsese Gilead Harrington Addison Columbia Falls Millbridge Cherryfield Steuded Csccoccces Elsworth Eacre Deer Isle Bluehill Sedgewick Brookline Mt. Desert Surrey Lamoine Hancock Herman Carmels Ween Kenduskeag Penn Bamgor Hersey Repub Senate House Grant Party Morton Blaine Gen. Roberts Maine Democratic Legislative and Thomas Cumberland Conner York County Argus Wm. H. Clifford Radical Party Samuel J. Anderson Knox Calais Washington County F. A. Pike Somerset County Sherif Aroostook Madigan Congress Plaisted Penobscot Bangor York Washington Bath Waldoboro Kittery Navy Yard Gen Hamlin Augusta Wm. A. Cromwell Associated Press Lincoln County W. A. Cromwell Edward Eastman R. L. Bowers Tapley Ind Belfast Goveres Connor Ballard Haynes Badger Stanley Campoalabran Cortell Sargent Oberts Wigcin Burpee Mehan Brown

Weather and market wrap from London hop and grain trade

London reports favorable weather for hop gathering and grain conditioning. Mark Lane wheat prices fall, foreign grain down, flour dull and irregular. The Mark Lane Express notes limited changes in wheat markets, steady premium quality, with interior declines and ample supply from foreign ports. Paris flour up, Belgian and Dutch new qualities down, German and Hungarian trends downward, Odessa prices steady amid export concerns. Potential 750,000 quarter deficit tied to light production. imports may not meet needs as season ends. State of Virginia steamer leak feared but contained. gold £27,000 withdrawn for New York. Devon cattle disease up 2000 to 6000 cases. Donningtonwood colliery gas tragedy claims eleven lives. John H. Watt, Le Con merchant, fails with liabilities around.

London Mark Lane Mark Lane Express Paris Belgium Holland Germany Hungary Odessa Devonshire Donningtonwood Shropshire John H. Watt le Con

Serious Railway Collision at New Hamburg

Two freight trains collided in New Hamburg injuring a fireman and a brakeman, with one engine wrecked and cars burning. The engine driver Miller was killed. another fireman was badly scalded and a brakeman had a leg broken.

New Hamburg Cypress Hills Miller

The Lost Klamath Chief Sequel and Assorted News

New York report details the kidnapping of a Modoc and Klamath delegation led by Peace Commissioner Meacham, with key figures like Walaiks Skidat and Yumpispoctis. The search, motives, and ransom hopes unfold alongside a Brooklyn civil rights ruling, a mysterious Massachusetts death, yellow fever aboard a ship, and other city briefs.

Klamath New York the Sun Meacham Walaiks Skidat Yummnispoctis David Hill Winema Modoc Commission Mr Meacham Frank Riddle Canby Hull Cooper Institute Hill

Goodrich Wins Portsmouth Mayor Race in 1926 Vote

In Portsmouth New Hampshire the 1926 city election totals show Moses H. Goodrich winning the mayoralty over Hall by 220 votes among 1926 ballots. Goodrich led 1069 to 849 as Republican votes dropped 249 from last year while Democratic votes declined 32.

Portsmouth N. H Moses H. Goodrich Hall Goodrich Miller Christian Shore Frank Jones Ward South Ward Market Square

Rioting in Tallahatchie County Miss Over Voter Registration

Report from Memphis dated September 13 describes serious trouble in Tallahatchie County Mississippi over Black residents registering as voters from Arkansas. A riot erupts after an attempted arrest, with armed clashes near Friarson’s store and threats against local officials. Armed whites and Blacks mobilize across Trenton Oakland Charleston Grenada to aid or retaliate.

Tallahatchie County Miss Arkansas Memphis Tenn Grenada Charleston Oakland Allahatchie County Friarson Coahoma County Evans Buford Trenton Stewart Friarson’s Jerry Robinson

Opening of Major murder trial at Hillsboro Court

Edwin W. Major of Wilton NH stands trial for poisoning his wife Ida on December 20. The Hillsboro County Courtroom in Nashua opened the case at 10 am with a large audience as 71 jurors were screened. The panel of 12 includes members from Bedford Manchester and New Ipswich. Foreman A J Bennett chaired the jury. The court viewed Major’s Wilton premises, with a recess set for 9 am tomorrow.

Edwin W. Major Wilton N.H Nashua N. H Ida Hillsboro County City Hall Clinton W. Stanley Isaac W. Smith Major George Y. Sawyer B. P. Cilley Manchester Frederik Cutler Pelham Nathan Whitney Bennington Joseph Dunlap Willard E. Colburn A. J. Bennett New Boston

Fire destroys Perry's brick block in Claremont

A morning blaze at 5 o'clock gutted Perry's three story brick block in Claremont housing Dean Brothers cigar makers F Haubrick clothing J W Jewett groceries Masonic Hall and Coffin photographer. Most goods saved. Loss about 10000 insured. Losers include Prescott Boston People's Citizens Newark Globe Chicago Westchester Penn Kansas Roger Williams Clay Allemania Hudson Hanover. Origin unknown.

Claremont Perry Dean Brothers F. Haubrick J. W. Jewett Masonic Hall Coffin Prescott Boston People’s The Citizens Newark Globe Chicago Westchester Penn Kansas Roger Williams Clay Allemania Hudson Hanover

Railway Interests Nearing Rate Dispute Settlement

Str. Louis Sept 13 It is understood here the long fight between the St Louis and Southeastern and the Louisville and Nashville Railroad over cut rates between here and Nashville and Nashville and Louisville is nearing settlement. Officers of the line are expected to confer this week to adjust the difficulties and cease hostilities.

Str. Louis

Rebellious Official Defies IRS Transfer Writ

In San Francisco on September 13 reports say Foulke, the Internal Revenue supervisor, will refuse to go East and plans to resign. He allegedly uses influence to have a local successor chosen in opposition to the IRS move that sent Hawley to the post.

San Francisco Foulke Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Department Hawley

Counterfeiting Ring Expands Across States

The Courier Journal reports five more counterfeiters were moved to Decatur from near Tuscaloosa Alabama. The group operated across Missouri Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi Texas and back to St Louis. Authorities estimate about $100000 was distributed by the ring.

Louisville Courier-Journal Nashville Decatur Tuscaloosa Ala Missouri Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi Texas St. Louis

Terrible mine blast in Newburyport Massachusetts

At Chipman mine on September 13 two workers named Jerry Doody and Michael Foley were killed in a blast when a fuse discharged during cartridge filling. One man’s head was battered and the other’s clothing and hips were injured. They died around 12:30 PM after suffering greatly, as report notes the lamps and cartridges in hats contributed to a massive explosion. The mine building suffered severe damage with structural joints started and one end blown out.

Newburyport Mass Chipman Carse Jerry Doody Michael Foley

Steamers Arrived at European Ports and Gibraltar

Steamers listed arrival notices show Lord Clive reaching Queenstown from New York for Liverpool on Sept 13. Vaderland arrived Antwerp from Philadelphia the same date. Klopstock at Plymouth from New York to Antwerp. State of Virginia at Larne from New York to Glasgow. China at Queenstown from New York to Liverpool. Hartford a U S steamer at Gibraltar on Sept 13.

Queenstown Lord Clive New York Liverpool Antwerp Vaderland Philadelphia Plymouth Eng Klopstock Larne State of Virginia Glasgow China Gibraltar U. S Hartford

Dr Spear Consults on All Diseases Free of Charge

Dr E D Spear famed for remarkable cures offers free consultation for all diseases at 897 Washington St. Also notes seasonal fall hat patterns from Jackson & Co at 59 Tremont St. and Davis & Chad dock fire brick materials factory at Front St Chelsea Mass with orders via 19 Central St Boston.

E. D. Spear Washington St Tur Cray Messers Davis & Chaddock Front Street Chelsea Mass Central Street Boston Devonshire Street Jones Portsmouth BASS Younger Guinness Dublin N. H Express Jones, Johnson & CO BAY State South Boston BS Illustrated Steinway & Sons East 14Th St New York G. D. Russell & 60 Mys Tremont ST

Regatta Committee Seeks Counting Room Assistant

A young man is wanted to assist in the counting room with top character references. Regatta details: postponed Race at Swampscott rescheduled for Thursday the 16th at 11:00 A.M. Gov. Andrew steamer departs Rowe's wharf at 9:30 A.M. Tickets available from the treasurer before 2 P.M. Wednesday. A L Huntington, Secretary.

Fitchburg Superintendent Donates $500 to Lunenburg Club

Fitchburg Mass September 13 Superintendent C L Heywood of the Fitchburg Railroad grants the Lunenburg Farmers Club a certificate of deposit for 500 dollars with the draft to be used to stimulate forest tree cultivation through premiums or other incentives.

Fitchburg, Mass C. L. Heywood Fitchburg Railroad Farmers’ Club Lunenburg

Indian Bureau seeks Kansas reparation for Osage deaths

The Indian Bureau formally demands $50,000 from Kansas for killing four Osage and for state militia seizure of Indian property in August 1874. Gov. Osborne strongly rejects demands for reparations.

Topeka Kansas Indian Bureau State of Osborne

Ninth annual Army of the Cumberland reunion in Utica

Utica hosts the ninth annual reunion with President Grant and Generals Sherman Sheridan Hooker among attendees. Col George J Waterman will speak at the Opera House Wednesday night. Thursday includes visits to Trenton Falls and a grand parade with a reception. Concord committee invites Gen Samuel A Duncan and George A Marden to deliver oration and poem respectively and suggests additional generals may attend.

Utica N. Y Society of the Army of the Cumberland Grant Sherman Sheridan Hooker Waite Spinner Guv. Tilden George J. Waterman Chicago Opera House Trenton Falls Concord N. H Samuel A. Duncan New York George A. Marden Lowell Hancock Butler Burnside Banks Devens Hawley Paine

Resignation Tendered by Lebanon Pastor at Dissension

Rev. W. H. Aver, pastor of the Congregational Church in Lebanon New Hampshire, voluntarily resigned the pastorate yesterday morning in a brief letter. The action followed dissensions among church and society members over trivial matters.

White River Junction W. H. Aver Congregational Church Lebanon N. H

Desperate Rail Road House Raid Ends in Capture

In Kansas City on Shawnee road John Daymond Owen Rooney and Henry Colt stormed the Railroad House, robbed Carlot and shot at officers. A hand to hand clash with clubbed weapons left the trio captured after a pursuit into town. Detective McKnight was wounded. In Providence four ruffians raided Daniel Lalor’s farm near Lonsdale at midnight demanding food. Lalor was knocked unconscious and three suspects were arrested.

Kansas City John Daymond Owen Rooney Henry L. Colt Railroad House Shawnee Road Robbie Charles Carol Carlot McKnight Providence R.I Daniel Lalor Lonsdale

Anniversary celebration for Rev. Smith Baker

In Lowell Massachusetts parishioners surprised Rev. Smith Baker and his wife with a fourth anniversary celebration of his settlement and a fifteenth wedding anniversary. A gold watch was presented to him and a purse of money to Mrs Baker. In four years 370 people joined the First Congregational Church, now second in Massachusetts among Congregational societies by membership.

Lowell Mass Smith Baker First Congregational Church Baker

Tragedy in Venice: Father slays son, wounds daughter then dies

In Venice New York, Harrison Andrews, about 50, entered his 19 year old son's sleeping room and crushed his skull with a hatchet. He shot Mary in the abdomen wounding her, set fire to the house with oil, and killed himself. Neighbors and medical aid were summoned. The son is barely expected to survive. Andrews had a violent temper.

Avaburn N. Y Venice Harrison Andrews Mary Andrews

Westervelt Testifies on Abduction Case in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia on September 13 the Westervelt trial resumed with a brief cross examination of Mrs Westervelt. Westervelt then testified at length about his whereabouts before and after the alleged abduction. He denied riding a Brooklyn street car on July 6 with a child resembling Charlie Ross, contrary to Mrs Peers’ claim.

Philadelphia Westervelt Brooklyn Charlie Ross Peers

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