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Newspaper

Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1884

Page

8

WANTED WARNER Half a Million Wasted in Wall Street

In a village bank crisis depositors faced a suspended operation as the board deposed President A S Warner and pursued an accounting of the First National Bank. Warner disappeared after claiming a trip to Canada, leaving a large estate and questions about securities, executorship, and alleged life threats amid a townwide uproar.

Anon, N. Y First National Bank A. 8. Warner St. Catherine’s Can St. Catherine's Warner K. Titus Coan Messrs. R. 8. Burrows Clement Bliss Coan Roswell P. Burrows New York State Syracuse Burrows Stewart William KR. Burrows Warwick Richmond William

Me Appears to Have Squandered Half Million in Stock Speculation

ALBion august 21 The safe at Warners house was opened this afternoon and found papers shed light on his transactions. He used all available securities belonging to the Burrows automobile for his own benefit and the real estate he...

William Stewart Albert Warner Burrows Buffalo Orleans County N. Y Iowa Virginia Warner Hus Theodore Bacon Bacon Albion William R. Caulkins Rochester Boston Warner’s Sgtt Burrows Autoreg

Estate Steward Accused of Squandering Vast Funds

The trustee is accused of gambling away securities from the Wil Issey estate since 1879. He allegedly bought and sold stocks monthly totaling hundreds of thousands, leaving mainly real estate. Of $100,000 capital stock, over $90,000 reportedly belonged to the Burrows estate, with Warner accused of draining funds entrusted to him.

Wil Issey Burrows W& Warner

The Caulkins Burrows Warner Connection Exposed

William R. Caulkins recalls his ties to W. R. Burrows and A. S. Warner in Rochester and Boston. He details meetings in 1882, stock transfers, powers of attorney, and the Craig Kidney Cure Company, noting Burrows' alcohol issues, evolving ownership, and suspicions of poisoning amid a collapsing partnership and a looming estate dispute.

William R. Caulkins Burrows A. R. Warner W. R. Burrows Rochester N. Y A. &. Warner Craig Specific Medicine Company Craig Kidney Cure Company Rochster Craig Kidney Care Company H. H. Warner & Co Boston A. 8. Warner Warner New England Mass Craig Speciti Medicine Company W. K. Caulkins William R. Burrows Alpion Orleans County Mary E. Stewart Lorenzo Burrows, Jr Frank Burrows Craig Kidney Cure Co Caulkins W. J. Burrows Roswald Albion A.S. Warner Alexander Stewart A. 5 Lells First National Bank of Albion Orleans Mme Iowa

Dr Craig Kidney Cure Company formed in Portland Maine

A former partnership dissolved after discovering no cash payments. A new firm, the Dr Craig Kidney Cure Company of Portland Me, was formed May 29 with $1,000,000 capital. Corporators include B F Bradbury M P Norton H Dewey J W Cowdrey and W Caulkins of Boston. Burrows gains reflect in the new stock and board.

Warner Burrows Boston Craig Kidney Care Company Dr. Craig Wascome Thomas Craig C. M. Hansom George D. Eldridge E. B. Manchester J. W. Cowdrey A. 8

Doctors Testify on Gradual Poisoning by Arsenic in Burrows Case

Testimony from Dr. Johnson and Dr. Hudson details Burrows Albion ties and alcoholism aiding his decline. Arsenic traces found in vomit and urine linked to slow poisoning. experts discuss liver enlargement, paralysis, and uncertain motive. Indicates possible homicide or accidental ingestion amid estate tensions and Caulkins residence.

William R. Burrows Albion N. Y Poston Ruswell S. Burrows Young Burrows Boston Pelham William R. Caulkins Burrows Hudson Street Caulkins Beacon Street Judge Burrows Stewart Warner First National Bank of Albion N. Y R. S. Burrows F. M. Johnson Arthur Hudson Newton Barrows L. F. Warner Cushing

The Leather Man Curio Attracts Connecticut Towns

In Western Connecticut for twenty five years the Leather Man appears in Wilton Naugatuck area and other towns. He avoids people speaks rarely and travels a circuitous route via caves near reservoirs and ponds. Local residents record his visits and aim to uncover his identity.

Connecticut Erort Conn John R. Comstock Wilton Hall Naugatuck Stratford Naugatuck Junction Norwalk Mrs. Comstock New Canaan Waterbury New Haven County Bristol Southington Hartford County Compounce Pond Compounes Pond Feather Man Middlebury Woodbury Watertown Southbury Wolcott Oxford Bethlehem Morris Goshen Litclefield Torington Winchester Newton Canaan Rye Mount Kisco Westchester County New York State New London County Fairfield New Haven Auman Mabde

Ex Senator Grady Resigns as State Committeeman

In Washington on August 21 the Clapp financial committee blasted Hon. Dorman B. Eaton for advising clerks to resist political pressure and contribute freely. The Republican push targets DC non officeholding clerks, urging support for Blaine and Logan to secure stable governance and urging prompt donations to the campaign fund.

Washington Clapp Financial Committee Dorman B. Eaton Civil Service Commission Republican Eaton Board of Civil Service Commissioners Finance Committee District of Columbia Blaine Logan Sniphaeany New York Avenue Almon M. Clapp Will H. Lawdermilk Navy Yard

Judge Redman Speaks at Portland Democratic Rally

At Portland City Hall a Democratic candidate for governor, Hon. John B. Redman, delivered a reforming speech defending Cleveland and criticizing the Republicans. He urged tariff reform, cut taxes, exposed alleged government waste, and attacked party leaders while praising immigrant labor. He argued reform over revolution and warned against surplus distribution while namechecking Blaine and Logan.

Portland John B. Redman Cleveland Reform Maine

Hendricks Accepts Democratic Nomination for Vice President

Ex Governor Hendricks replies to Chicago convention letter accepting the Democratic nomination for vice president. He says the honor is unexpected yet he recognizes the high endorsement and duty to public service, and he proceeds to accept the nomination.

Hendrick Indianapolis Hendricks Ind Chicago United States

Hendricks Endorses National Democratic Convention Principles

In a formal letter to committee members including William F. Vilas and Nichols B. Bell, T. A. Hendricks states he has carefully examined the declaration of principles and heartily indorses and approves it. He signs as an obedient servant.

T. A. Hendricks William F. Vilas Nichols B. Bell The National Democratic Convention

Cleveland's Letter Draws Republican Disappointment

Washington reports Republicans upset that Cleveland did not press the tariff issue in his acceptance letter, calling him weak yet noting some praise for its brevity and honesty. Attorney General Watts and Secretary Post commend it as concise and principled, while Senator Kenna sees clarity and usefulness, and critiques Butler's lengthy letter as superior but nullified by its author.

Kenna Bauer Washington Cleveland Blaine Watts West Virginia Post Butler Tilden

Butter's Name Harmonizes the Two Wings in Maine

A Greenback meeting at Portland's Merchants Exchange seeks to align Maine Greenback policy with General Butler's acceptance letter. Leaders including John M. Todd and F. Quimby push unity while Eaton and Eaton stay in the governor race for now. Todd will back Cleaves, then Butler, predicting a heavy Butler vote and a united Greenback front after the September vote.

Portland Merchants Exchange Greenback Party of Maine Lne General Butter F. Quimby Westbrook Colonel Emerson Lewiston Greenback National Committee John M. Todd KK. A. Foss Auburn J. F. Turner Deering John Harper Judge Frye Bethel H. B. Eaton Greenback Party Colonel Edwards Bath Oliver Olis Rockland Opinion P. H. Gordon Butler General Butler Rev W. F. Eaton Cumberland County Judge Cleaves Cleaves

Anti Monopolists Nominate Mills for Governor in Michigan

Drrrort August 20 report says Wildman Mills of Sansac nominated by the Anti Monopolists State Convention. If he declines, Begole may head the ticket. George P. Sanford of Lansing named auditor general and Frank Cook of Muskegon named attorney general under fusion with Greenbacks. Greenback convention seeks to share ticket with Democrats, balancing with five Anti Monopolists and eight Butler men from the Greenback list. The Greenbacks adjourn with no further concessions and send a resolution to Democrats offering a split of the state ticket. Begole nominated for governor as adjournment nears.

Drrrort Wildman Mills Sansac Begole George P. Sanford Lansing Frank Cook Muskegon Greenbackers Butler Greenback Coe Grand Rapids Democratic State Central Committee Cook State Land Office Bexole Kansas Toreka Kan Glick Gick Cc. K. Holiday Eugene Hogan Hugh P. Gaffagan W. E B. Huttmann G. P. Smith C. P. Mares W. P. Campbell T. A. Hurd Thomas A. Moonlight George 8. King

Solution of Position No. 1098 by H D Lyman

The article presents a chess puzzle solution by H D Lyman of Washington DC. It lists numeric coordinates and moves, noting White wins by preventing Black from obtaining a king. The text references specific position numbers and move values in a compact puzzle explanation.

H. D. Lyman Washington, D. C J. Meade Holmesburg Penn W.wins

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