A LUNATIC'S DEED. Prescott Kills Mrs Russell in Somerville
Edwin R. Prescott, reputedly failing financially and mentally troubled, killed his mother in law Mrs Philemon Russell with a shovel brick and knife in a back shed at the Somerville home. He confessed saying the old lady was troublesome and expressed desire for execution. The incident followed disputed committal to an asylum and sparked a police inquiry.
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Two Cyclones devastate towns killing seven in Missouri and Louisiana
A pair of April 24 cyclones tore Brownsville Missouri and Monticello Louisiana. In Brownsville seven people died and twenty to thirty were injured as two-story brick buildings and homes were reduced to rubble. In Monticello ten were killed, fifteen to twenty injured, with most structures destroyed and a store burned after being struck by lightning.
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Grattan Centennial Roused Irish Aid Debate in Baltimore
The Irish National Land League of Maryland observed Grattan centennial at Concordia Opera House with Mayor White presiding. Judge Bleck urged aid for Ireland, arguing for moral support and lawful pressure while cautioning against direct force, and Hon. William E. Robinson of New York also spoke.
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Death Avengers plan formed by Frank James brother of Jesse
Frank James has returned to his quarters and is organizing a band called The Death Avengers. He plans to track down and kill anyone connected with Jesse James’s death. Recruits come from the region that produced outlaws Polk Wells Bill Norris Jim Dougherty John Pomfrey and others.
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Letter on vaccination evils by Marcellus Fletcher
In an April issue of the Vaccination Inquirer, Marcellus H. Fletcher recalls observing vaccination harms in Westford in 1860. He cites Dr J T Buttrick using vaccine lymph from Dr Clark to inoculate indiscriminately, resulting in four deaths. He argues vaccination lacks merit since only one in fifty years of smallpox died in Westford, and that patient had a large arm scar.
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Sagacious Jumbo's Revenge Across the Atlantic
During a fourteen day Atlantic crossing Jumbo caused a single notable mischief by grabbing a sailor's washing, dragging it through dirt, rolling it underfoot until it was blackened, then returning the clothes. The incident reflects the animal's mischief and the sailor’s modest irritation aboard the voyage.
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Brave Baby of Montana Animal Attack in Sheep Fold
A wild cat prowled into a Big Hole valley sheep flock and dragged a lamb. The owner rescued his three year old son after the cat clamped on the lamb. The man then killed the wild cat to protect the child and flock. Brown's Iron Vers is advertised as nerve and muscle aid.
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The 880M in Meat and Vegetarianism Debate
An in-depth interview on rising meat prices and the vegetarian argument in Boston markets. Experts cite winter cattle losses, floods, and freight costs driving costs up, with supply and demand shaping prices across beef and mutton. Boston emerges as a fastidious meat market, with high demand for first class cuts and notable price differentials between American and English markets.
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Meat Market reports show weak cattle demand and odd sheep surge
Weekly shipments to London Liverpool and Glasgow reveal little gain in cattle with larger live sheep consignments. Prices abroad weaken for cattle while sheep values edge up. Liverpool and Glasgow quiet on imports. London notes excess supply, beef demand weak, and offal prices drop.
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How many went to church in Boston last Sunday
Observation of Reporters tallies show 124,009 attended divine worship in Boston last Sunday across morning afternoon and evening services. Counts vary by denomination with high attendances at some churches and lower at others during Lent and holiday schedules. A note on spiritualistic meetings adds about 2,000 attendees. Also reports a Waterloo veteran Angus McDonald dies in Ontario at 106.
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State Street Finance Report Notes Easier Money Market
The State Street market shows money on banks accumulating with easier loan demand. Discounts hold near 4.5 percent, call loans at 5 percent, and balances between banks around 4.05 to 4.44 percent. New York funds trade at discounts, and the Treasury notes 4 percents reach 121.4. Market optimism hints at further rate relief next week amid strong government bond activity and large weekly exchanges.
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Boston Markets Report on Apples Beans and More
In the Boston Daily Gross notice of April 22 trade in apples remains quiet with specific bushel prices listed. Beans show good demand and varying prices for Kidney, Northern, New York and other varieties. the market for roots and shoes notes more buyers and cautious activity while spring trade holds. Butter and Cheese prices move downward and remain uneven. Coal, Coffee, Copper, Corn and Dried Apples list prices reflect steady to mixed demand across commodities.
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Market notes on Sicilian sales and wool pricing
The report quotes Sicily sumac and greases with varied unit prices, plus gunpowder and tea lot figures from several suppliers. Wool transactions dominate the market with wide ranges in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, noting small stocks, high grades at specific cents per pound, and new wool levels for Southern regions.
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New York Markets Report Prices for Flour Meat and Cotton
Saturday April 22 New York markets show flour and meal firm with limited sales. Prices listed for flour grades from No 2 through superfine, Minnesota and Western winter shipping extras, and rye hour. cotton futures dull but futures close firm across months. Provisions show pork, bacon, lard, beef, and dairy prices with varied sales and futures shifts.
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Gloucester Fish Market totals and prices in April shipments
Special correspondence reports weekly Gloucester arrivals from Georges Bank Western Banks and Shore grounds totaling 1,045,000 pounds codfish and 155,000 pounds halibut with 24 arrivals. Market prices listed include large Georges cod from 6 5 to 8 0 per measure and various halibut, hake, codfish and haddock items with wholesale rates and by buys for different preparations.
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Livestock Arrivals and Prices in Brighton and Watertown Markets
Week ending April 2, 1882 reports Western and Eastern cattle totals of 1680 and 681 respectively, with overall livestock 2468. sheep, lambs, swine, veals, and horses listed along with live weight beef cattle price bands and hides and tallow figures for Brightown markets.
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