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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1875

Page

2

Global and Domestic News Snapshot

A heavy shipment of specie from England to the United States was made yesterday. An English gentleman with his family were arrested in Paris and subjected to outrages at the hands of the police, who took them for pickpockets. A fire burned 100 buildings in Panderlonne, Prussia, on Sunday. The Pope's circular to the Bishops of Spain is interpreted to mean that unless Alfonso obeys the Nuncio the Papal blessing will be transferred to Don Carlos. The Nizam of Hyderabad will meet the Prince of Wales in India. About 32,000 cases of foot and mouth disease are reported in three counties in England. The Jarl of Huntington is dead. The peace party in Servia are less hopeful of success. The Turks have begun the massacre of Christians, DOMESTIC. The New York State Democratic Convention met at Syracuse yesterday and adjourned until today. There are rumors of a $60,000 defalcation in the accounts of the gas company at Louisville. A bold burglary was perpetrated at Springfield, Mass. The farmers festivals throughout New England were largely attended yesterday. The position of the President and Attorney-General on the Mississippi troubles is plainly stated in the letter to Gov. Ames. It is stated that the result of the Maine election has disturbed the President's calculations. A New Jersey Court decides that a divorced man forbidden to marry may do so without committing bigamy. The New Hampshire soldiers' reunion will occur Oct 12 13 and 14. A terrific gale swept the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday and heavy damages are feared. Texas has a serious flood. Three prisoners escaped from jail in Portland, Mo., last evening. Heavy gales are reported on the Great Lakes.

England United States Paris Panderlonne Prussia Spain Alfonso Don Carlos Nizam of Hyderabad Prince of Wales India Jarl of Huntington Servia New York State Syracuse Louisville Springfield Mass New England Mississippi Ames Maine New Jersey New Hampshire Gulf of Mexico Texas Portland Great Lakes

Examination of baggage and Indian affairs in the Maine region

Washington reports on baggage inspections by U.S. customs for the Canadian Grand Trunk Railway causing delays and potential smuggling prevention. Also noted are Magruder's bookkeeping dispute with the District, Delano's retirement timing, Smith's testimony on Indian agents, House light-house notices for Egg Rock and Avery's Rock in Maine, and Pensacola dock bids with John Roach as likely winner.

Contested Seats, Credentials, and Sturges Elected at Convention

The Credentials Committee supported admitting the Tammany delegation while inviting all contestants to seats on the floor. George Hezekiah Sturges of Otsego was named permanent president with vice presidents from each Congressional District. Contested seat debates featured Morrissey and Kelley, with votes narrowly favoring admission for Morrissey’s district and opposing the other New York district. A rule was set to admit only credentials recognized by the last State Convention. The meeting adjourned with several vacancies filled and continued next morning. A separate dispatch notes Madison’s and Plaisted’s margins in Maine’s Fourth District, with Sturges’ ticket status unchanged.

New York City Albany Dewitt C. Littlejohn Oswego Ira Schafer John Kelly Tammany George Hezekiah Sturges Otseco Sturges Morrissey Kelley New York State Committee Committee On Resolutions City of Maine Bangor Houston Whig and Courier Madigan Aroostook County

President and Attorney General Press Mississippi State Aid

A letter from Edwards Pierrepont, Attorney General, to Gov. Ames of Mississippi urges strengthening state position before requesting federal aid. The President favors limited military help to restore order, urging use of lawful means, calling on the Legislature for powers, and warns against insurrection or rebellion while protecting freedmen.

Smuggler Wins Charter Oak Park Race in Three Heats

Hartford Conn September 16 Smuggler claimed victory in all three heats over Sensation at Charter Oak Park. Purse listed as 1500 dollars with entries Smuggler trained by Dan Mace and Sensation listed as a bay gelding.

Bank of California to Open Likely Sept 27 in Resumption Push

San Francisco dispatch notes Bank of California likely to reopen on September 27 as conditions move toward resumption. Stockholder transcript shows 50,000 shares unchanged since July 1, with no overissue. Flood & O’Brien transfer of assaying and refining works deemed premature. Pacific Exchange debates resumption and rescinds trading fines.

New York San Francisco The Herald Bank of California Flood & O’brien Pacific Stock Exchange

Departure of the first fast mail train for Chicago

New York reports the first fast mail train to the West, a landmark in postal reform. The 25 hour 15 minute run to Chicago lowers prior records, with a white mail-car fleet named for state governors and designed for rapid distribution. The service will shuttle 24 mail and storage cars, stopping only for wood and water, and will not carry passengers.

Chicago Pacific Mail

Nashua Trial Echoes with Prosecution and Defense Clash

In Nashua on September 16 crowds follow Major as testimony hurts his claim that his wife died from camphor. Prosecution cites doctors and witnesses denying the defense, while the defense argues natural childbirth and puerperal convulsions. Major’s motive questioned, defense predicts closing tomorrow.

New Hampshire Soldiers' Reunion Dates Shifted in Manchester

The New Hampshire Soldiers' Reunion will be in Manchester October 12 to 14 instead of October 6 to 7 due to trotting park use. About 2000 soldiers are expected. a collation on arrival, ration issuance, and military discipline planned. Gen. Samuel A. Duncan will deliver the oration. Lieut. George A. Marden to recite a poem.

Manchester N. H New Hampshire Samuel A. Duncan New York George A. Marden Lowell Utica N. Y Society of the Army of the Cumberland Trenton Falls State Asylum Grant Sherman Horatio Seymour Wilson Tilden Gen. Sherman Hutchinson Opera House

Fire at five story Ann Street building causes heavy losses

A morning blaze at 57 Ann Street New York damaged a five story brick building housing Laflin & Co Van Allen & Gunn McIntosh & Brown Irenson & Archer steam power company and Fleischerheimer furniture and glass. Losses estimated at 75000 to 80000 dollars.

New York Ann Street Laflin & Co van Allen & Gunn McIntosh & Brown Irenson & Archer Steam Power Company Fleischerheimer New York Steam Power Company

Heavy gale on Lake Fluron shore disrupts vessels

Advices from the Lake Fluron shore report a heavy gale and high sea all day. Toward night the gale intensified, threatening crafts that have not found safety. Many vessels have sought shelter in Tawas Bay as they weather the storm.

Detroit Mich Lake Fluron Tawas Bay

Distillery Seizure Witness Reports Destroyed Records

Charles Peter of Antioch distillery testified before the Supervisor of Internal Revenue that private books were destroyed last month. The destruction hinders Special Agent Clark’s investigation and the arrival of Hawley is awaited.

San Francisco Charles Peter Antioch Internal Revenue Clark Hawley

Outrage by French police officers shocks Paris

Paris on Sept 16 reports the nephew of Lord Thanet his wife and two children were arrested on suspicion of pickpocketing. They were stripped searched and dismissed. The matter is with the British Minister. In Versailles the Republicans avoided debate as Admiral Ronciere-le Noury was dismissed.

Paris Thanet England Versailles Ronciere-le- Noury

Great Insurrection in Turkey War Talk Spreads Across Europe

Berlin reports insurgent gains keep guerrilla warfare viable into spring with possible Servian involvement. Austria regulates horse supply for mobilization while Bishop St Lossmayer donates 15000 to Herzegovinian insurgents and proclaims holy war to cattle thieves. In Servia Komitet debates war with Milan’s address likely to pass despite peace efforts. Six Christians killed in Orachova. Servian armament continues as Belgrade reports Turkish persecution.

London Berlin The Times Austria Vienna St. Lossmayer Skuptchina Party of Action Belgrade Kragujewatz Milan Orachova Bosnia

Specie Shipment and Notable 19th Century Events

The steamship Neckar carried £28,000 in specie from Southampton to New York. Foot and mouth disease spreads across English counties with thousands of new cases weekly though Sussex shows some abatement. The Lincoln Tower near Kensington, built to honor Rev. Newman Hall’s Civil War support for Americans, nears completion. Lords of Admiralty may inspect Government operations in Malta, with French and Italian navy yards on the itinerary. John Entwistle, a Leadenhall Street merchant, collapses financially with liabilities near $500,000. The Earl of Huntingdon has died at about 67.

The Morning Post Lincoln Tower Newman Hall Kensington Globe Lords of Admiralty Malta Navy Yards France Italy John Entwistle East India Avenue Leadenhall Street Earl of Huntingdon

Papal Nuncio circular seeks education control and church power

Madrid reports that the Papal Nuncio demands the transfer of education supervision to clergy and a ban on non-Catholic creeds, linking unity to civil peace. The Times notes a threat to back Don Carlos if the Liberal government rejects the bid. Spanish papers express surprise over the move and a cabinet session is set for tomorrow to discuss it.

London Madrid The Times Holy See Don Carlos Epoca

Annuities for Clergy PeruA Em The Diocese Bishops to Receive

An Imperial decree granting annuities to Bishops and Governors of Dioceses is expected to be published Friday. The government pursues a conciliatory religious policy. Differences with Buenos Aires over boundary questions are unresolved regarding Paraguay.

Pernambuco Buenos Aires

Vatican Council to Reassemble in 1876

Rome dispatch says the Pope told Cardinal Borromeo the Vatican Council will reconvene to finish its labors in 1876. Spanish ambassador resigns amid ministerial changes in Rome according to Voce Della Verita.

Vatican Council London Telegraph Rome Borromeo Voce Della Verita Vatican

China Yunnan Outrage Talks Move to Commission Inquiry

Reuters from Shanghai reports negotiations on the Yunnan outrage are not concluded. Only agreed points are a special embassy to London and the Chinese Viceroy will set up a commission of inquiry into the Yunnan incident.

London Reuter Shanghai Yunnan

Fire Rages Through Pa derlorne Princedom Pa derlorne Prussia

A major conflagration swept Pa derlorne in Prussia last Sunday destroying 100 ernie and leaving 300 families homeless. The blaze disrupted the town and prompted emergency measures as residents assessed the damage and sought shelter.

Paderlorne London Prussia

Death of Italian singer Signor Ronconi reported

The Journal de St. Petersburg announces the death of celebrated Italian singer Signor Ronconi in Russia. It is unclear if the obituary refers to the Ronconi well known in America.

London Journal de St. Petersburg Signor Ronconi America

Nizam invited to meeting with Prince of Wales in India

The Times of India reports the Nizam of Hyderabad has accepted an invitation to meet the Prince of Wales during his India visit. Financial and commercial notices from London and Paris follow, with currency, bullion, bank reserves, and commodity prices noted across Europe.

Prince OF Wales Bombay The Times of India Nizam of Hyderabad India

Ex-President Baez plotting revolt from Porto Rico

Report from Havana and New York on Sept 16 says Hayti and San Domingo cannot secure European loans. Gomez movement in Larega was crushed. he fled to the woods. Baez, ex-president, is alleged to push a new revolt with Puerto Rican aid, while Cuban residents in Porto Rico face only free press rights. Tobacco trade slows due to low European prices.

Hayti San Domingo Baez Havana ST. Thomas Europe New York Puerto Plata Gomez Larega Itis Porto Rico Gonzales Cuba

Meeting of Prohibitionists at Montreal Fatal Explosion

Prohibitionists gather in Montreal to discuss policy and strategy as a fatal explosion occurs, drawing attention to the event and prompting emergency responses. Officials investigate the blast site and assess potential links to local unrest and regulatory concerns.

Montreal

Regional County Fairs Highlight Horse Races and Exhibits

In Myricksville and Keene Cheshire County fairs on September 16 showcased extensive horse races including 2.11 to 2.46 times, carriage horse exhibitions, and a large turnout. Keene featured the Boston Independent Fusiliers, a major parade, and a rain-briefed program. Plymouth reported prominent mares and colts, stallion prizes, and a thriving Floral Hall display. Rutland noted fine stock horses, speed trials, and Needham address. Claremont saw rain shorten Valley Fair events with delayed purses and two serious races.

Richmond Firemen Muster Yields Silvery Trumpets Victories

The Richmond muster drew eight companies. Androscoggins Topsbem won best play for 205 ft 34 in. Burpers Rockland second at 193 ft 9 in. Torrents Hallowell beat Tempest Richmond by 11 inches for 100 prize. In Lowell Torrent Engine won half mile race. city greeted victors with brass band and speeches at Nichols Hutchins.

Rischmond Richmond Silver Trumpets Androscoggins Topsbem Burpers Rockland Engines Torrent Hallowell Tempest Torrents Lowell Mass Torrent Engine Company Lynn Nichols & Hutchins’s Jewett Hobson Britton

Taunton and Fall River Tie Then Umpire Decides Tauntons Win

In Myricks Massachusetts Taunton and Fall River clubs tied at nine. a dispute over an umpire decision led the Fall River team to refuse to resume, and the umpire awarded Taunton a 9 to 0 victory. In Plymouth New Hampshire Lancaster and Tilton played for a $30 purse with the ninth inning tied at 20 to 20 before the Lancasteres quit in the tenth. Chicago faced Hartford with Chicago losing 4 to 14.

Myricks Mass Taunton Fall River Tauntons Plymouth N. H Lancaster Tilton Lancasters Chicago Chicagos Hartfords

Defalcation Rumor Hits Louisville Gas Co

Rumors claim a $60,000 defalcation in Louisville Gas Company books with Garnett D. Marshall, former cashier, as the alleged guilty party. Settlement apparently involves Marshall transferring personal and real property to the firm, and officials indicate no prosecution will follow amid public excitement.

Burglary at D J Curtis Store in Hillman Street

In Springfield Massachusetts a bold burglary occurred at the new D J Curtis store on Hillman street. A masked intruder with a pistol entered as the book-keeper restocked the safe after hours with two accomplices. The clerk was bound and gagged while the burglars seized 85 dollars and some notes. No arrests have been made.

Springfield Mass D. J. Curtis Hillman Street

Eastern Bank extends charter to 1880 vote outcome

Stockholders of the Eastern Bank Bangor vote to extend their charter to Oct 1 1880. Other notices include detachment of Commander Eastman from Portsmouth Navy Yard on Oct 1 and a fatal laudanum act by Hiram Leonard of Wilton Conn.

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