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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1869

Page

2

Speyer’s terror and a bank riot shadow New York report

A man named Speyer, crazed, cried of an assassin with a knife, drew a crowd on Madison Avenue, and was taken home. The Gold Exchange Bank dispute sparked a riot as aggrieved dealers pressed for settlement, deputies guarding the scene while James Fisk, Jr. tried to calm the crowd.

Speyer Mr Speyer Sun Madison Avenue Broadway Canal Street New York World Gold Exchange Bank Gold Bull Clique James Fisk, Jr The Erie Fisk

Financial moves to steady market amid bulls in Wall Street

Washington reports detail Secretary Boutwell's cautious stance on selling Uncle Sam gold, while President and Grant press for market intervention to curb bulls. Western Union logs record ten thousand three hundred telegrams, amid appointments and removals in Texas tied to Davis party. Virginia senatorial plans feature Greeley opposition and possible Sharpe influence. Indians and George Peabody travel plans add context as internal revenue receipts near fourteen and a half million for the month.

Western Union Company New York City Texas Davis Nathan Patton Galvaston J. L. Haynes Angier M. Hobbs Internal Revenue Pedigo W. B. Moore Lougles Philip Branback R. Lane Thomas F. Purnell U.S Western District A. P. Black Wm. Alexander U. S Virginia Greeley Rives Paxton Marshal Parker Richmond Gen. Williams Williams Sharpe Richmond Whig Horace Greeley

Deluge floods Minnesota crops with heavy losses

Despatch from St Paul reports Thursday and Friday rains swelling the Mississippi and flooding bottom lands along the Minnesota river. About half the grain crop not yet threshed or housed is ruined. Oliver Dalrymple, the state’s largest wheat grower, estimates a loss of 80,000 bushels. Damage to wheat statewide likely exceeds 5,000,000 bushels with hay largely worthless.

Curicaco St. Paul Mississippi Minnesota River Oliver Dalrymple

Sioux-Pawnee skirmish near Pawnee reservation ends with casualties

A Omaha despatch reports quiet restored after a Sioux-Pawnee clash. Cavalry pursued Sioux for about 30 miles. One Pawnee killed and several wounded. Pawnees claim six Sioux killed or wounded.

Curcaco Omaha Pawnee Reservation

Specie Flights To New York Prompted By London Vaults

SPECIE FOR NEW YORK. London Sept 26. Specie totaling £139,000 has been withdrawn from the Bank of England for New York. Large sums have also left the Bank of France for the same destination. A steamer yesterday carried £164,000 in specie. One firm sent a quarter of a million pounds in specie to New York over the past week. An ocean yacht race is proposed with $4000 stakes. The Times comments on Cuba and U S policy, urging restraint and humane actions, and notes a projected new Atlantic cable between Ireland and Nova Scotia.

New York London Bank of England Bank of France

France News on Baden Annexation and Imperial Affairs

Paris reports deny any note warning Prussia against Baden annexation as a cause of war. A murder case in Havre links to Troppman. father and son may be innocent. Prince Napoleon returns to Paris while the Emperor presides at ministers' council. Races at Bois de Boulogne observed. Empress set to depart for the East on the 30th. Marshal Canrobert denial of leaving command.

Paris The Constitutionnel Prussia Baden Havre Troppman Imperial Family Napoleon Council of Ministers Bois de Boulogne Marshal Canrobert First Army Corps

Republican Club Closed for Armed Resistance in Spain

News from Manpnip and Barcelona describes Republican clubs facing government crackdowns. A club in Manpnip was closed for resolutions endorsing armed resistance to monarchy, and in Barcelona a failed disarmament of volunteers sparked a brief street insurrection with 71 prisoners, including two Cortes deputies. Gen Pierrad was arrested and sent to Tarragona.

Sickles Barcelona Manprip Pierrad Cortes Tarragona

Financial and Commercial London and World Markets

London markets show Consols at 92 and 92 62 for money and account, U S five-twenty bonds around 83, Illinois Central 93, and stocks quiet. Paris Bourse steady, Frankfurt U S bonds flat, Liverpool cot ton firmer with daily sales about 10 000 bales, mid uplands around 12s 3d, Orleans around 12s 12d, corn and pork also quoted. Havre reports dull cotton at 1454 francs.

London U.S Illinois Central American Securities Eries Illinois Centrals Atlantic Great Western Paris Frankfort U. S Liverpool Orleans Calcutta Havre Serr

Cuban volunteers press for active service in Havana crisis

In Havana on September 25 volunteers argued with the Captain-General to join active fighting, who refused their services. Rumors claim General Jordan offered to surrender with his forces for money, but De Rodas rejected the offer. The Havana press argues most Cubans remain loyal, noting the Cuban Junta seeks American filibusters in New York while rebel officers struggle to recruit locals. The Spanish side argues Washington has no right to meddle and rebels reject mediation.

Havana Jordan de Rodas New York Island Washington

San Francisco Markets and Shipping News Update

San Francisco reports banks refusing to sell gold telegraphic transfers and a 75 cent legal tender rate while Express Companies charge 5 percent. Chamber of Commerce endorses postal telegraph system with California delegation urged to adopt. Mining stocks weaken with names like Alpha, Belcher, Crown Point and Ophir listed. Vessels ship wheat to Liverpool. arrivals include Golden City and M Hutchinson. Baseball buzz as Red Stockings thrash Eagles 35 to 4, Porter dies at sea aboard Continental, and Western Union telegraph buildings at Plover Bay attacked. Northern advices reach August 5. whaling fleet sees heavy ice and light catch with multiple ships reporting whales.

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati Commercial Party Messrs Hosea Buchanan Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce California Maryland Emigrant Union Alpha Belcher Collar Confidence Crown Point Empire Mill Gould and Curry Hale and Norcross Imperial Kentucky Occidental Ophir Savage Sierra Nevada Yellow Jacket Ocean Express Liverpool Baker’s Island Gen. Windham Port Townsend Golden City Panama M. Hutchinson Red Stockings Cincinnati San Francisco Eagles Eagles Porter Continental Shenandoah Pacific Western Union Teleseph Company Plover Bay Kering James Allen Rolan Rainbow Daniel Webster Bismarck Wilhelm Aurora Josephine Helen Low Active John Howland Concordia Henry Tabor Gayhead George Howland Julian Onward Progress and Eagle Honolulu

Spain Interests Trimmed in US Mediation Offer

A London dated despatch says Madrid sources refute rumors that the United States told Gen Sickles to withdraw its Cuba note. The government may withdraw a mediation offer, leaving Spain to face consequences. Also: Gold Exchange Bank plans to settle last Friday’s claims at 10 am tomorrow with strict clearance rules. A financier is believed to have failed under those operations. Steamship arrivals City of New York and City of St. Louis from Liverpool. Bank of Washington, New Jersey robbed. vault access blocked, loss expected minimal. Gunboat No 1 of Spain’s mosquito fleet completed a North River trial trip to West Point. Harvard crew members listed aboard the City of Paris.

Spain London Madrid United States Sickles Cuba Serrano Gold Exchange Bank City New York St. Louis Liverpool First National Bank of

Murder Murder in Missouri and Other Crime News

A farmer and his wife near Kingsville Missouri were found murdered with an axe, no clue or circumstances known. Also reports of arrest of a defaulter in Burraro New York and a manslaughter verdict in Ware Puarys New York. A counterfeit case in Binghamton New York led to $5000 bail. An attempted train derailment near Newark and Palmyra New York was foiled. A small defalcation at National Exchange Bank of Provence Rhode Island with $25,000 found. cashier held to bail.

St. Louis Cox Kingsville Ware Puarys N. Y Wallace MacDaniels Thos. E. Corwin Rochester Albany Newark Palmyra Provence R. L National Exchange Bank Mygatt

Cornelia Brings Franklin Relics From Arctic Search

The Norwich based whaling schooner Cornelia arrives at New London with Dr C F Hall as a passenger. Hall brings items linked to Sir John Franklin’s expedition, including spoons and a chronometer box, and reports skeletons of crew at King William's Land. He plans further exploration and to push toward the North Pole next spring.

Norwich Coxx Cornelia Baker New London Cumberland Inlet C. F. Hall Sir John Franklin Hall Ansel Gibbs New Bedford King William’s EN Reprorp Brierburg Lookpolito Esquimaux Gibbs Repulse Bay Arctic Montreal Island Crozier Henry Grinnell New York North Pole Northwest Passage

Acquittal for Erie Railway engineer in Mast Hope disaster

Griffin, the Erie Railway engineer, on trial at Milford for causing the Mast Hope disaster has been acquitted. Haytien advices say Salnave’s wound is not dangerous as he reorganizes his cabinet at Port au Prince and plans another attack on Aux Cayes. An unknown man jumped from the Nashville suspension bridge and drowned. Baron von Alfeld and Col Seever dueled at St. Louis. one shot caused no injuries. The Croft murder lead convict escaped Sing Sing. Bronze statue design for Gen. McPherson awarded to T. D. Jones of Cincinnati. second prize to Louis Volk of Chicago in a $20,000 monument. Gov. Clayton of Arkansas to run against McDonald for Senate. Witt and Alford’s mill burned at North Adams. loss $29,000, insured $6,000. George F. Patten dies in Bath aged 82. Reading’s council nominates delegates to the Louisville Commercial Convention.

Griffin Erie Milford Mast Hope Haytien Salnave Port Au Prince Aux Cayes Nashville Baron von Alfeld Holstein Col. Seever St. Louis Croft Sing Sing Gen. McPherson T. D. Jones Cincinnati Louis Volk Chicago Gov. Clayton Arkansas McDonald Senate Witt and Alford North Adams George F. Patten George F John Patten Bath David McKnight James Mullholland Heister Clymer E. Ancona

Opening of New Brussels Carpets by Joan J. Peastrey Co

Joan J. Peastrey & Co. at 47 Washington street opens a display of Brussels carpets in best quality and newest designs. Readily available are English Brussels styles, urging customers to compare before buying.

Bressurs Carpets Joan J. Peastey & Co Washington Street Encuisa Brussels Joan J. Preastey & Co Brussels Joan J Peastry & Co Kidderminster and Ingram Carpets Kidderminsters Froor Orn Croras Boston F. M. Keeler & CO Summer Street Shaw, Livermore & CO

Corner of Cambridge and Stamford Streets

Corner of Cambridge and Stamford Streets appears in a brief local item with sparse readable details. The note mentions a map view or property corner reference and potential municipal context. No further entities or concrete events are readable in the fragment.

Cambridge and Stamford Streets

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