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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1875

Page

2

Long catalogue of crimes across New England indictments

Attorney General Clark plans four murder trials in two months. Trials set for Mrs Wilson in Lebanon and David L Magoon in Portsmouth, plus Sawyer in Plymouth and Edwin W Major in Nashua. Other items: murder, arson, and forgery cases across Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts New York and Pennsylvania with various dates and suspects.

Maine New Hampshire Manchester N. H Clark Wilson James A. Kendrick Lebanon Haverhill Cushing Superior Court Smith David L. Magoon Raymond Wite Portsmouth Foster Sawyer Emerson Piermont Plymouth Ladd Rand Nashua Edwin W. Major Wilton Wife Lawrence Mass Michael Conners Marshal Batcheler Conners Troy Thomas Magdalen Stark Green Island New York James Corbett Geo. W. Bath Shields Boston Saco Alfred Traynor Starr Gorham Old Orchard Charles Weston Abraham Weissburg Westchester County Boston Road Ellis Thompson New Albany Ind Jacob Reutter Reutter ST. Louis John D. Crafton Ubis State San Francisco John Miller Woodrof Contract and Finance Co Laconia David Sawyer Belmont Philadelphia Albert W. Markley Camden N.J Delaware River

France Left to Return for Crucial Electoral Law Debate

Paris dispatches report Left deputies plan to return at start of October to prepare for the Assembly session focusing on the electoral law. The Opinion Nationale notes Cabinet support for voting by arondissements sparks Left Centre tensions with a possible Dufaure-Left rupture.

Paris Opinion Nationale Dufaure Left Centre

Trial Trip Delayed for Serapis in Brindisi Voyage

Ports mouth postponed the Serapis departure for Brindisi to embark the Prince of Wales after an unsatisfactory trial. The ship rolled heavily and slowed, delaying the royal voyage as officials reassess readiness.

London Portsmouth Serapis Brindisi Prince of Wales

Herzegovina Crisis Heats as Consuls Fail Mission

Monitors report Herzegovinian insurgents demand complete liberation from Ottoman rule while powers struggle to secure concessions. Turkish leaders refuse until submission. Consuls in Trebigne fail to meet insurgent leaders. further instructions awaited. Serbia mobilization in Berlin reports echoed in Belgrade and London.

London Austria Herzegovina Berlin Sublime Porte Constantinople Trebigne Germany Italy Berlan Servia Turkey National Zeitung Times Belgrade Nisch Bosnia

Papal recall and Spain’s cautious stance raise surprise

Madrid dispatch notes Pope recalls Papal Nuncio Cardinal Simeon and signals disavowal of his acts. Rome reports Spain delaying on his circular to bishops and aims for understanding. Troops for Cuba enlistment and an extradition case to New York are also reported amid Carlist military moves in Navarre.

London Madrid Simeon Monsignor Rapella Rome Simeoni Cuba Santander Sprungly Switzerland United States Cadiz New York Guetania Biscayan

Financial reform in Uruguay and regional notes

Government vows speedy pacification in Uruguay with plans to cut paper money tax reforms establish a National bank and regulate public debt. In Brazil the Chamber approves Emperor’s tour to Europe and the U United States. Ecuador sees assassination fallout with nine year sentence and exile. Peru faces a potential currency crisis as authorities push for eight million in sales and banks offer one million.

Uruguay Montevideo Brazil Rio Janeiro Chamber of Deputies Europe United States Ecuador Cornejo Moreno Manuel Polanco The Comercio Peru

New Zealand Affairs and Australian Rail Plans

Commercial and political notes from the New Zealand natives to San Francisco dated Sept 26 report City of Melbourne arrival from Sydney with Aug 28 dates, U S Pensacola moved from Honolulu, no money scarcity but dull commerce. Victoria ministry defeated, new cabinet formed, tariff conference invited, New Guinea annexation favored by Australian government, rail committee suggests 31 lines nearly 1400 miles, 800 miles urgent. O Connell centenary marked in Melbourne Ballarat towns. NZ officials note native improvement and soil work with roads under government plan. Princess Theatre in Dunedin burned.

EXC San Francisco City of Melbourne Sydney Honolulu U. S Pensacola Sydney Herald Victoria New Guinea Committee On Railways O'Connell Ballarat New Zealand Dunedin

Mackerel Fishes Bring Race Plans Amid Toronto Riot

Off Shelbourne coast mackerel and rings appear. a second St. John Halifax boat race is planned, five miles, double sculls, stakes $1000. In Toronto the Provincial Council opened at St Michael's Cathedral with Bishop Walber, a jubilee procession led to church-to-church, then clashes left forty to fifty wounded as police restored order. 2000 participated, next Sunday closes the pilgrimage.

Toronto Halifax Shelbournee County St. John Brayley and Ross Smith and Nickerson Can St. Michael's Cathedral Waleb Queen and Black Streets

Hurricane wrecks and Caribbean turmoil hit Windward Islands

Havana reports on September 26 details from St Thomas revealing a devastating hurricane. Vessels including the Minnie Miller, George E Dale, M H Morrie, Rodfish, and Caribbean suffer wrecks or damage. crews drown and ships are beached or dismantled. The San Domingo revolution attempt fails.

San Domingo Havana St. Thomas Berk Minnie Miller George E. Dale M. H. Morrie Barbadoes Rodfish St. Vincent Carribean Weillington Devonshire Jamaica

End of the Bloody Revolution in Sonora Proclaims Martial Law

A San Diego despatch says the Sonora revolution ended August 23 with a clash near Alta. Government troops defeated the revolutionists, about 50 killed wounded or captured. About 500 men were engaged. Martial law proclaimed until affairs quieted.

Sonora San Francisco San Diego Alta

Pretty young forger lured two juries in Nassau Bank case

In New York on September 26 the sequel to a bold April forgery unfolds. A handsome woman, linked to Aloise Hammer, faced General Sessions after a mistrial and a second trial. The jury found her guilty with mercy, sentencing her to two years and six months, while Hammer bid farewell to his confidant.

Nassau Creedmoor New York Springfield Ohio Hamburg Warden Warden, Mitchell & Co St. Nicholas Hotel America Europe Schiller Aloise Hammer Hoboken Hamburger Caroline Pell Blank Hoffman Rollins Carole Hackett

Republicans in Western Massachusetts caucus for Adams

Massachusetts dispatch reports Northampton Greenfield and Pittsfield Republicans backing Charles Francis Adams for the state ticket. Western counties show Adams strongest among delegates with Rice and Loring also receiving support. statewide totals favor Adams in a rising Republican slate amid other regional campaigns.

Springfield Mass Northampton Charles Francis Adams Greenfield Adams Pittsfield Rice Loring

Fire Devastates Vermont Barn and Homes at Brattleboro

A massive early morning blaze in Brattleboro on Elliot Street destroyed a large Stevens barn housing twelve truck horses and gear. Three houses and several barns burned, leaving six families homeless. Total loss estimated near $20,000 with most insured.

Brattleboro Vermont J. A. Stevens Elliot Street Jno. M. Joy Electa Allen Vermont Mutual Phenix Brooklyn Champlain Burlington Haverstraw N. Y Rockland Print Works Garner & Co Peter J. Dennan Watertown New York Tagart & Davis Boothbay Maine Bath Watson & Co Nickerson Point Boothbay Winchester New Hampshire Kfene N. H Hasellon Rieb Eatontown New Jersey N. J Maxwell Hat Company

Odd Fellows Grand Lodge sessions address reforms and finances

In Indianapolis the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows referred the tactics and drill report to the next session. It barred revenue related printing by grand bodies or individuals, continued interest in establishing the order abroad, and noted prosperity reports from grand and subordinate bodies. A $1000 grant to historian Ridgley and $500 assistant pay were approved, uniforms lost, Spanish translation of the ritual authorized, and a protest over imperial degree rules observed. The election of Grand Master was hotly debated before adjournment.

Indianapolis Ind Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Great Britain Ireland Austria Committee On Australia Ridgley Grand Lodge of the United States

Corn Crop Prospects From September Agriculture Report

The September report notes corn could exceed prior crops if fully ripened, with high yield per acre despite flood and soil saturation. Maturities lag by one to two weeks, but overall condition remains strong, averaging one percent higher than August. States range from Maine 105 to Oregon 100, with many mid- and southern-values updating yearly performance.

Washington Department of Agriculture Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Arkanas Tennessee West Virginia Kentucky Ohio Michigan Indiana Illiois Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa Missouri Kansas Nebraska California Oregon

Massachusetts events and incidents across New England

The report covers a Springfield convention on Oct 20 21, a Chicago bank liquidation with depositors safe, Brown University football results, a Lake Village NH railroad platform contract, Green River bridge work in Greenfield MA, and a large Grand Army parade setup in Haverhill MA. Also noted are obituaries, a Nashua mayoral race win, a TV of burns, shipyard suspensions, and local accidents.

Massachusetts Springfield Fourth National Bank of Chicago Brown University Sopbs Cale Manufacturing Company Lake Village N. H Boston, Lowell and Nashua Miller Green River Greenfield Mass Haverhill Robert Scott Manchester Mount Lo Po Lodge Royal Arch Masons

Terrible Pennsy Collision Kills Two In Philadelphia

Philadelphia reports two deadly rail crashes with multiple injuries. An excursion train struck a dummy car at Harrowgate Lane and Kensington Avenue injuring about ten, with Mrs O Donnell and Thomas Adams killed and six others severely hurt. In Pittsburg an eastbound empty passenger train collided with a freight at Ellrods Station, killing fireman William Graff and injuring engineer Joan Yohe, while a negligent flagman vanished.

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pittsburg New York Pennsylvania Railroad Fifth and Sixth Street Harrowgate Lane Kensington Avenue O’donnell Frankfort Thomas Adams Ellrods Station Baltimore and Washington Road

Labor Troubles Hit Fall River Mills Over Pact Signings

In Fall River Massachusetts labor strife continues as mills reopen with managers urging signings of the new contract. The Richard Borden Mill shows strong signing among weavers and spinners, while others resist citing a birthright. Police prepare for possible disturbances as plans to start up Monday proceed.

Fall River Mass Richard Borden

Cable rate era ends as direct line shows profits

New York report notes direct cable service already matching or exceeding old lines in speed and profitability at low rates. Anglo-American Cable Company and Direct Cable Company seek an alliance to harmonize pricing. Anglo-American capital stands at 35 million dollars, Direct at 5 million, with London talks expected to push rates from 25 to 50 cents per word.

New York Anglo-American Cable Company Direct Cable Direct London New Rand Union Pt Te Na&amuawy

Powder mills near Newburg blown up injuring one man

Three powder mill buildings four miles west of Newburg explode at 9 o'clock, shaking the town and alarming a Christian Association Convention audience. One man, near a building, suffers a minor hand injury. no serious harm reported. Eight kegs per rolling mill and 200 kegs in a bath mill involved.

Newburg N. Y Christian Association Bers

Scientists Arrive in Manchester for Solar Eclipse Observations

A cadre of scientists from Washington and Princeton has reached Manchester to observe the sun eclipse Wednesday morning from Wilson Hill. The group arranged with Western Union to establish a full telegraph circuit from Manchester to the National Observatory in Washington for real time exchange of data.

Manchester N. H Washington D. C Princeton N. J Wilson Hill Western Union Telegraph Company National Observatory

Tobacco tax ruling upholds March 1875 act limits

Judge Hughes in the United States Circuit Court at Richmond ruled that the amendatory Act of March 1875 raising tobacco taxes does not rebate any part of the period before the President signed it. An appeal to the U S Supreme Court will follow due to a large monetary stake.

Pennsylvania Washington Internal Revenue Bureau Interior Department Internal Revenue General Land Office Indian Bureau Pension and Patent Offices Bureau of Education Public Service Land Office Cathorpia New Mexico Pottsville Pershing Erie Democratic Party Sayme Ashington D. C Republican State Committee of John W. Forney Schurz Ohio South Jackson Miss Pierrepont Republican State Committee Democratic State Committee Thia City United States Democratic State Convention Hughes Richmond U.S. Supreme Court Chilson Blackstone, Street Boston Mass Mansfeld Gardner Chilson. Bel

Races at Louisville and rower controversy in New York

Louisville report lists Stampede winning a one mile dash in 1.53 and Volcano in 2.41 with a three two mile heats set for three-year-olds where George Graham clocked 3:34 in the first heat but King Alfonso won the race. New Yorks Nassaus beat Athletics 3 mile four oared event after a foul claim. Nassau awarded race by referee. Providence notes printing cloths market flat as Fall River issues loom. Ship news lists arrivals from Liverpool and Glasgow with multiple vessels in port or en route.

Louisville Stampede Volcano George Graham King Alfonso New York New York Athletics Nassaus Harlem

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