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Newspaper

Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1887

Page

5

Woman's Opportunity Sermon Elevates Home Over Ballot

In a Hampton sermon Rev. T. Dewitt Talmage argues that woman's true rights lie in home leadership, not suffrage. He asserts women already influence politics through family, praises motherhood as supreme, and contends capacity will settle rights, urging respect for domestic influence.

The Hamptons T. Dewitt Talmage D. D Italan Switzerland Englan Scotland Harriet Martineau Elizabeth Browning George Eliot John Robert McCheyne John Summerfield Henry Martin Albany Washington Legislative Hall Lord Bacon Newton Alfred the Great Jonathan Edwards

Fifteen Emigrants Killed In West Virginia Collision

Reports arrive of a fatal wreck at Easton's siding on the Baltimore and Ohio line twenty miles east of Wheeling. An emigrant train collides with an eastbound freight as it descends a grade, destroying both engines. Engineer Smith and Fireman Arbuthnot die. Engineman Patrick Fitzgerald of the freight is seriously injured. initial word says 16 emigrants killed and many more hurt. A wrecking train and doctors head to the scene, but telegraphic facilities at Easton's siding are lacking.

Wueetina W. Va Easton’s Baltimore & Ohio Smith Arbuthnot

Weather crop bulletin signals rainfall and cooler temps hurt cotton

Washington August 28 The Weather Crop Bulletin for the week ending August 27 reports unusually cool conditions in central valleys and Lake region with lower temperatures along the Atlantic coast. Temperatures were 3 to 6 degrees cooler in cotton regions, with the season’s average near normal except in the Missouri valley and Lake Superior area. Rainfall was above normal on the Atlantic coast and eastern Rockies, with large deficits in the lower Mississippi valley and much of Iowa and Illinois. Overall drouth remains in the lower Mississippi valley and central plains, though recent rains reduced some deficits in Iowa and northern Illinois. Frosts appeared in Minnesota but caused no major crop damage yet.

Washinoton Atlantic Coast Florida Georgia Missouri Valley Rocky Mountains Lake Superior Missourivalle Arkansas Lake Erie Ilinois Nebraska Colorado Innesota Iowa Kansas Michigan Indiana Illinois Missouri Kentucky Tennessee Middle Atlantic England Minnesota

Niagara boy braves rapids in self built lifeboat craft

C A Percy of Suspension Bridge, Niagara Falls, built a 17 by 4 foot lifeboat with air chambers and rode the upper Niagara rapids then whirlpool. He steered from Maid of the Mist landing at 3 16 pm, reached the Canada shore, then sailed back and landed at Colt's elevator. He suffered seasickness but escaped injury and plans further life saving work.

Niagara N. Y C. A. Percy Niagara Rapids Maid of the Mist Canada Davee Deveaux College Percy Colt Lif

Proclamation of the League Not Necessary in Ireland

London dispatch notes the Commons debate over Gladstone's address to the Queen as damaging to the government. It reports Harrington's disclosures to Dublin officers refuting Balfour's charges on Irish crime and notes that courts showed many counties were peaceful. The piece asserts the league's proclamation was unnecessary and highlights O'Brien's likely conviction and a rising radical sentiment for home rule. It covers North Hants prospects, Liberal optimism, and shifting cross party ties including O'Gorman Mahon's Carlow vote.

London House of Commons Gladstone Balfour National League Harrington League Dublin Ireland O'Brien William O’brien William O'Brien England Scotlan Irelan North Mants North Hants Times Een Pes Chamberlain Hartington Secs Irish National League Tech George O Gravel Trevelan Trevely Shebash O'Gorman Mahon Carlow

Governor Beavers Proclamation on Centennial Celebration

Gov Beaver issues proclamation urging Pennsylvania to cooperate in the Philadelphia centennial industrial exhibit and events. He invites manufacturers and workers to participate, asks soldiers to join, and calls clergy to preach on the Sabbath before the celebration, with prayers for civil and religious liberty under the Constitution.

Harrissore Penn Beaver Philadelphia Commonwealth Pennsylvania Delaware Newersey Lalso

Glut and Famine at Once in Beef Market

Curcaco Aug 26 The Tribune reports a dressed beef ring profiting from low cattle prices amid fears of a coming beef famine. Northwest losses total about 850000 head, with additional summer drought adds 1.6 million head across several states. Calf births down 60 to 76 percent this spring. Producers face losses while 26 million beef cattle and 138 million milch cows remain but mostly for local use. Yards are crowded, receipts reach 13500 head in a day, and demand stays strong for cash.

the Tribune Northwest Montana Idaho Wyoming Colorado Illinois Iowa Ohio Missouri Kansas New Mexico Texas Nebraska Minnesota Dakota Chicago

Western Crop Prospects and Wheat Yields Across States

The Farmers' Review notes late planted corn gains little from recent rains. It lists threshing yields for winter wheat across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska, with values in bushels. Oats yields are given for Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Minnesota. Corn condition by state is reported, with percentages for Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska. Pastures are improving and fall feed prospects strengthen, while potato and apple crops show a noted change.

Farmers’ Review Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Michigan Ohio Missouri Kansas Pirie Tvelue Iowa Minnesota Nebraska Nesota

Southern University Urges Manual Training for Colored Youth

A letter to The Globe from Southern University in New Orleans calls for a manual training school for colored boys to improve trades, self sufficiency, and moral prospects. It notes the lack of shops and funds hindering expansion and mentions efforts by supporters and lawmakers to aid the institution and its trustees in improving education for Black youths.

the Globe The Southern University New Orleans Ank Congress Blair Noone University Philanthropis Warverett Hale G. W. Boit Uni

Southern University effort to aid colored education in New Orleans

In New Orleans the Southern University seeks support for manual training and uplift of freed people. Interested parties may contact Hon. Thomas Bicknell in the Glene building as local contact, with Governor McEnery backing Dr. Bothwell of New Orleans for letters of introduction to advance northern education access, dated Boston August 25, 1837.

Southern University New Ileans Cayem Friends of Education New Orleans Louisiana Thomas Bicknell Glone D. McEnery Bothwell Boston

Money Market steady as demand exceeds supply in city notes

The Supply ample to Meet the Demand with rates steady at the clearing house. New York funds sold at 10 to 15c discount per $1000. Street money around 6 to 6% with 7% asked in places. Time loans 5 to 7 percent. bank deposits average 6 percent. Corporation paper moving at 6 to 6 1/2 percent in small lots. Treasury notes show varied balances. Boston bank reserve up nearly $560,000 amid loan expansion and deposit declines.

New York Ashington Treasury Partment Hyatt Bosankers New York Fund New York Exchange Treasury United States Treasmirer Washington BeOad ONG Hallon Copes National Bank Daganei Bt National Bank Deposi- Wommes Ccdee Peegesedeesreencenstseae

Currents of Commerce in New York and Boston Markets

Trade circles report free wheat movement in principal markets with mixed abroad sentiment and weak Western demand. Bradstreet's notes a further redecrease in visible wheat, while receipts in eight primary markets for seven weeks show strong export movement and rising oats activity amid uncertain cash bids. Boston flour market sees firm mill demand, New York closes the week ten cents lower after fluctuations.

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Iron Interests and New England Nail Trade Decline

The iron market remains firm but less buoyant in New England as high taxes and fuel costs depress demand for bar iron and wheels. Five nail companies have exited in two years, with only three still operating, and mills face higher coal and iron costs versus Pittsburgh. Some propose importing coal from Nova Scotia and iron from Europe tax-free, while others resist unpatriotic imports and seek price controls amid railroad construction demand. Local cut iron nails stay steady at $2.25 per keg. recent ton sales reach $37-$38.

New England Bridgecoeton Company Weymouth Iron Company Fall River Qpomgreet Mt Ope Tron Company Parker Mills Wareham Tremont Nail Company West Pittsburg Nova Scotia England Germany Comsercie Mercia Ing Pitts Tring Seaboard Pennsylvania Amauan tiGlen Aipeupalan

Trade Topics in the Grocery Trade and Dry Goods Movement

Odds and ends in the grocery trade show sugar prices rising while stocks fall. Rice remains firm with light business. Apples, butter, beans, and dairy products reflect cautious demand. Plans for a Standard Oil fleet of tank steamers await experimental results before construction.

Market notes from New York Chicago and St Louis

In leading markets corn flour and provisions shift as cotton remains steady. Reports show mixed futures and spot moves with No. 2 Chicago corn at 78 1 4 cents, rye firm, oats stronger yet quiet, and flour inventories high amid dull buying. Prices span wheat range, pork and lard hold near steady, and regional tonnage transfers slow.

New York Chicago St. Louis Orleans Minnesota Rio Petroleum United City Extra India Western Steam Liverpool Lake Savannah Charleston Memphis Mobile

Scarce Mackerel and Steady Prices Dominate Boston Market

In Flor dester Massachusetts August 27 the fish market reports continued mackerel scarcity with total catch only slightly better than last year. The fleet from Block Island to North Bay is scattered, many return with light fares or none. About 60 sail near Block Island but no catches this week due to fog and high seas. prices rise for some extra quality fish. Codfish arrive in moderate supply while Georges and halibut hold firm. demand increases for whole and boneless. The Spanish Bay fleet struggles with poor access, yet overall fish arrivals total 947000 pounds codfish 206000 pounds halibut 2000 pounds mackerel and 37000 pounds hake. Butter market closes steady with premium Western brands at 25 cents. Northern creamery prices slow.

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Creamery and Cheese Market Report With Broad Quotation List

A dense market summary notes dairy items with quotations for creamery products, cheese, eggs, beans, fruit, vegetables, grocers and staples. It lists prices for New York extra and common grades, Vermont and Western lines, and various beans, peas, and nuts, reflecting a dull cheese market and steady grain and fruit pricing structure.

Arrivals of Livestock at Brighton and Watertown Prices

Livestock totals for Patage ending August 26 report arrivals at Brighton and Watertown. Western cattle and Eastern cattle numbers, weights, and valuations listed with beef cattle price ranges per hundredweight. Also includes counts for sheep, lambs, swine, veals, horses, and various skins and counts by region.

Brighton Watertown

Alice Brown Accused in Assault on Young Neighbor

In Dertforr Michigan on August 28, neighbors report an alleged assault by Alice Brown on Agnes Sexton a ten year old girl. The child lies in a dying condition after being kicked during a dispute over play with Brown’s granddaughter. Mrs Sexton’s son retrieved plums from a nearby tree as the scene escalated urges police intervention.

Dertforr Mich Fifteenth Street Agnes Sexton Theresa Sexton Alice Brown Thomason Sexton Brown Agnes Miss Brown

Wide Awake and East Aleep Water Colors Offer

Two beautiful water color sets titled Wide Awake and East asleep advertised for parlor display. Sunshine option presents a pair of Water Colors with The Weekly Globe one year for 1.30 dollars prepaid. publisher covers postage.

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