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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1879
Page
7
Washington dispatches reveal a heated Grant boom talk with southern and northern factions maneuvering to back or impede Grant. A startling report questions Secretary Sherman’s legality as treasury head due to railroad directorship. rumors swirl of counterfeit $20 gold coins found circulating and being hidden from public view.
Washington notes reveal President Hayes and his cabinet passing long evenings with cards, piano, whist, and social visits. Key plays solitaire, Schurz tunes the piano, Sherman hosts visitors, and the president himself enjoys pussy wants a corner with visiting young ladies in the White House.
An American gentleman in London recounts a dinner with a prominent solicitor. The host's daughter wonders why Americans are pale and asks about the Washington note. The guest explains Washington as a president, prompting her uncertain volley about his status.
The Countess Montijo mother of Eugenie rose from a Scottish merchant family to Spain’s grandees, then to Empress of the French. Her life, marked by marriage alliances and glamour, culminated in Madrid’s mourning after her death. King Alfonso informed Eugenie in Madrid, and her funeral drew Europe’s elite to Campo Santo Jose.
Charles A Dana defended his editorial stance on Rosecrans removal after Chickamauga, detailing wartime pressure from Stanton and Lincoln. He recounts dispatches ordering reinforcements, the Chattanooga siege, and General Thomas replacing Rosecrans, with Thomas affirming loyalty to orders over personal command.
A brief dispatch notes that Princess Louise is to join the Roman Catholic Church. The item appears in a New York report dated November 25, with a brief Montreal string mentioning engineers and a stray phrase about Lorne, but the core claim is the princess’s Catholic conversion.
Washington report tells how James W Schaumburg, a 43 year veteran denied a captain’s commission after a court order and Jacksons directive, pursued red tape justice for decades. Despite Jacksons support and a Polk reversal, relief remains elusive with pay totaling over 100000 dollars possible.
The text compares ancient boards of health in Greek and Roman cities with modern New York, noting that about one third of city deaths arise from sanitation neglect. It estimates 7000 lives lost annually and argues for organized street cleaning akin to a fire department. It frames illness and cleanup as public responsibility and cites Chandler on street-cleaning reform.
Two visitors in Big Spring West Virginia arrive seeking a blue grass farm. One man identified as Mr Davis is found murdered in a cave near the town. Coroner’s inquest rules death by bludgeon. Clues include letters to John L Stone of Pittsburgh, a half full coin kettle, a map, and notes about a hidden deposit of about $2000.
A New York Times correspondent recounts the early life of Goldsmith Maid, the notorious Decker farm runaway mare. From a balky two year old to a record trotter, her path to stardom includes Bodine’s patient training, a $600 sale to Jersey Bill, and later sales fetching high sums. Her records include 2.14 at age nineteen and three fast heats in Buffalo in 1876, with total earnings around $240,000.
New York Central stock transfers from W H Vanderbilt to a banking syndicate led by Drexel Morgan J S Morgan Co. for 25 million dollars. Vanderbilt keeps control. London agency to handle dividends and stock transfers. J Pierrepont Morgan to join the NYC board. Wabash alliance to be reflected in the board with Cyrus W Field and Solon Humphreys. Largest single stock deal on record.
West Texas despatch reports Miss Eplye Young, a visiting lady, killed by a pet bear owned by J Williams. Mrs Williams was nearly killed in the incident near Custer City on November 26. The bear belonged to Williams who kept it as a pet in the area.
Professor Chandler of the New York Academy of Science argued last night that public health care is not a new concern for humanity, tracing its long history beyond recent times and stressing persistent urban health challenges faced by New York.
A New York police court summary shows 65,344 persons arraigned in city courts during a period ending October Ca, including 18,713 females. About 41,000 cases were for disorderly conduct, reflecting widespread public trouble.
Charles Langley & Co promote Carboline as a deodorized petroleum based hair restorer. They claim it copies the daintiness of eau de cologne, avoids lead or harmful drugs, and quickly shows restorative effects without months of use, touting its penetrating natural petroleum qualities and odor as advantages.
Davisville California November 8 1878 Chas Langley Co San Francisco Dear Sirs I report the gratifying results of CARBOLINE in my case after three years bald at the top Four weeks ago I saw the ad and tried a bottle in less than a month my head is covered with a fine short healthy growth I believe it will restore hair as in youth This testimonial is for publication and sworn before Notary James D King"}
Attorney Joseph E. Pond Jr of North Attleboro Mass testifies that over twenty years with a smooth scalp changed after using CARBOLINE eight weeks ago with rapid growth. Pittsburg Fifth Avenue Pharmacy and W H Brill Co praise the product’s performance and recommend it to customers.
B F Arthur of Holyoke Massachusetts praises Carboline as the best remedy for hair restoration after other products failed, describing it as highly effective and suitable for its intended purpose.
For sale wholesale by Geo Goodwin & Co Weeks Potter Smith Doolittle & Smith and Carter Harris & Hawley Boston Mass.
A brief notice identifies the firm as the sole agents for the United States, the Canadas and Great Britons, outlining their exclusive representation duties and scope of authority across these regions.
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