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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1880
Page
4
A Boston tale by Ashley Lawrence promised as one of the best stories for Tor Weekly Globe readers. It will begin in the December 22 issue and will not be republished. readers are urged to renew or subscribe to receive every instalment.
The notice promotes free distribution for Five Subscriber clubs each paying Five Dollars, with one extra free copy for the sender for one year. It emphasizes that clubs may include old or new subscribers and that single subscriptions cost one dollar per year.
A London writer questions why Americans would send counsel to Ireland to defend Land League leaders and doubts British jurists would grant Irish defendants rights in court. He argues England has exhausted Irish legal talent and critiques Irish lawyers who take castle retainers for not supporting the Land League, suggesting eminent lawyers lose patriotism under British influence.
The piece argues that England will not grant impartial trials in Ireland and that British officials may bar American lawyers from representing Irish agitators. It notes the Crown’s pursuit of vengeance over justice in political cases, yet the Irish in America may still send legal aid to their brethren unless Parnell withdraws.
The piece questions Deacon Richard Smith of Cincinnati on General Garfield's health, asserts digestion issues threaten his term, and warns that Garfield’s fate could bring General Arthur to the presidency, noting public interest and political stakes amid champagne and dinner talk.
A husband returns from abroad to find his wife in love with another man, requests a divorce but allows her to keep the children and house. The scandal remains quiet, yet the heartbreak drives the wife to insanity, ending in an asylum after months.
Judge Black argues railways are public highways under State control not private property. Tax must be fixed by public authority and tolls should ensure fair profit from actual capital. He urges state appraisals of construction and upkeep costs and federal regulation of interstate commerce to curb discrimination.
The piece argues that spontaneous Jefferson clubs across the nation reflect voter demand for party reorganization and reform after defeat. It criticizes the South’s political sidelining and failed policies, urging unity, renewed core principles, and a restored, trusted Democratic platform.
The piece laments neglect of sound Democratic principles across states and argues the party cannot win with money alone. It urges rebuilding from local to national levels via Jefferson clubs, promoting principled, honest campaigning and broad, honest ballots to reorganize the party for honorable success.
The comptroller of the currency reports 658 savings banks in the United States on June 1, with 422 in New England. Most New England banks are mutual and deposits average $820 per account, totaling about $817.6 million nationwide. Massachusetts leads in deposits and per-capita use, while the South remains poorer. The overall rise of $34 million in a year signals restored faith and broader saving across the Middle and East.
A mosaic of brief quips and anecdotes from periodicals, including jokes about kerosene, a Chinese laundry in Connecticut, fashion elbows, seasonal musings by a poetess, church attire snobbery, and humorous snippets about courting antics, a cradle cost, and a runaway marriage.
A scatter of social jests and oddities from a 19th century press includes Queenly banter about Princess Stephanie of Belgium and her rumored betrothal, quirky quotes about Mrs Grote and her husband, and a mix of light anecdotes. The items name public figures, theatres, and everyday absurdities with a playful tone.
A West Warren native known as Addie Walker and Addie Stanley, famed for con games in central Massachusetts, resurfaced in Minneapolis posing as Leon A Belmont. The case follows her past bank robbery links, jail stints, disguise as a man, and multiple engagements, drawing police scrutiny and public intrigue. A separate note reports James McCormick, a New York book-keeper, accused of embezzlement by his employer.
A New York World report probes how constant telephone use affects health and nerves. A Metropolitan Telegraph official calls the system a "sick baby" needing close care while doctors debate whether the device harms hearing or mind. Operators describe a deafening, complex work environment with hundreds of wires and a hardening of voices. Doctors see possible nervous strain and overwork, with some attributing any health effects to broader stress rather than the telephone itself. Radiation of worry for operators and public demands is noted as a key issue.
He admitted to his employer a seven month pattern of misappropriating funds to cover a growing deficit. The confession states he began with small sums and escalated to larger amounts, with total peculations now estimated at about $3000.
In response to inquiries this notice asserts Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Cure is pure and effective. It claims remarkable cures and prevents disease, calling it invaluable for delicate ladies and enfeebled men and urging popular use for its pure vegetable qualities.
The New York Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution urging a national bankrupt act to distribute insolvent estates and deter insolvency, aiming to boost confidence in business and interstate trade. A Journal report notes Mr. Frank S. Mueller of 925 W Franklin St cited Henry Rhenick’s four year rheumatism cure by two bottles of St Jacobs Oil.
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