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Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1891

Page

5

Norcross blamed for Russell Sage office blast

News of the Week reports Henry L. Norcross of Somerville and Boston as the man tied to the Russell Sage office explosion. Evidence includes a desk letter and clothing fragments found by New York detectives, linking Norcross to a fatal blast and subsequent railroad death claim.

Henry L. Norcross Pearl St Boston Sargent Av Somerville Russell Sage Offico Norcross New York Ts Globre Tur Guone Tue Henry

Pope's Chamberlain O Bryan Talks on Health and Cardinals

New York report quotes Right Rev. Mer. O Bryan, pope's chamberlain, visiting New York. He speaks on the pope's health, possible leave from Rome, and asserts Humbert must go first to ease Vatican government strains. He notes Cardinal Gibbons is popular and questions American cardinal elevations.

Mer O’bryan Cardinal Gibbona New York Mer. O'Bryan Canada Kenrick St Louis Bouver West 46Th St GLOBE Rome Humbert Vatican United States Cardinal Gibbons

Steam pipe blast disrupts House hall in Washington

A steam pipe burst in the southeast corner of the House of Representatives chamber just before 1 PM. The hall was crowded with members and visitors though the House was not in session. The loud report caused panic but no injuries were reported as people fled the gallery and desks.

Washington, D. C House of Representatives

Dynamo plot at Williams burg ends in arrest

Police arrest a man identified as George Landik after Jacob Beck accuses him of plotting to blow up a New York bank. Landik allegedly offered money to Beck and others to set off dynamite at 212 Broadway, with nine pounds in his possession. A mob gathered as Landik, heavily guarded, was taken to Lee Avenue Court. the court left unsettled, amid crowd pressure. A second item notes a destructive storm in Southern California with deaths and property damage.

New York Jacob Beck Newton Voorhis Grandst Williamsburg Beck George Landik Sixth Precinct Landik Edwin Sander Broadway Knox Building Hob Sanders Brook Lee Avenue Eee

Strike Threat Looms Over New York Breweries

New York on December 11 faces a threatened great strike led by District Assembly 49. Non union crews replace strikers at Aldenberg & Seitz malt house on North 6th Street Brooklyn, with pool brewers like George Ehret and Beadleston & Woerse sending men. District Assembly 49 plans to demand withdrawal of non union gangs, warning that failure could spread the fight to pool breweries and involve over 1000 workers.

New York District Assembly 49 M.ters Aldenberg & Seitz North 6Th St Brooklyn George Ehret Beadleston & Woerse Alfred Seifert Brewers’ Pool

Albert Hope Guilty Of Forgery In Tennessee Trial

Albert Hope a actor poet and gentleman was found guilty this morning after a two day trial in Mremours Tennessee sentenced to four years in the penitentiary. He inherited $50000 six years ago and moved to New York living lavishly and mingling in the swell set. He is said to be wanted in Arkansas for a $1000 fictitious draft. He was arrested in Philadelphia for sorcery but brought to Tennessee on a requisition.

Mremours Tenn Dee Albert Hope National Broadway Bank Hope New York Augustin Daly Frank Leslie Arkansas Philadelphia Century

Lumber barque Gen. Butler lost near Cape Arago

Port T Lane Oregon dispatch reports the bark Gen. Butler and 1,000,000 feet of lumber from Puget Mills Company San Francisco were lost about 100 miles southwest of Cape Arago yesterday. The boat with Capt Parker and four men was recovered at Cape Arago last night. Second mate John Willoughby led the boat carrying the nine men who were lost.

Port T Lane, Or Gen. Butler Puget Mills Company San Francisco Cape Arago Parker John Willoughby

Mixed Early 20th Century World News in One Report

Across accounts from the Pacific bar rescue to European banking arrests, a Panama Canal or Valparaiso note, Italian emigration, a Durango famine aid, Mexican Masonic recognition, and a Wisconsin fire loss. Also reports on a Denver bank embezzlement, patent suit settlement, and stock exchange holiday actions. The fragment ties naval movements, crime, weather and disaster, plus political and economic shifts of the era.

Columbia River Marie Nestucka Astoria Secretary of the Navy Schley U. S Baltimore Valparaiso San Francisco Boston Montevideo Hoboken Eburone Italy Robert Shirley First National Bank of Red Cloud Neb Farmers’ Loan Association of Webster County Denver American Bell Telephone Company Samuel H. Kissam Henr W. Whitney Magene R. Washburn William C. Fowler Durango Chihuahua United States Emporia Kan Masonic Order of Mexico Grand Lodge of Texas New Richmond Wis Northwestern Railroad C. A. Storrs Elgin Ill H. True Chicago Bennington Fort, Monroe St. Thomas Atlanta George Ammermar Port Matilda Penn Adolphus Chamberlain America Montreal Trenton N. J New York Stock Exchange Exchange

Not Guilty In Meserole Murder Trial Verdict

A Brooklyn murder trial of Darwin 4 Meserole ended with a not guilty verdict, applauded by the audience. The case concerned the killing of Theodore Harbig under sensational circumstances.

Anglo-Russian Clash on Indian Frontier and Gladstone’s Rural Reform

London dispatch reports Liberal conference at Farrington Street with Mr Gladstone pledging rural reform aims. He backs county and district councils, land law changes, shorter hours with wage protection, and free education bills tied to popular support while warning on Irish self-government and land transfer reforms. The piece also covers Irish National League legal actions and McCarthyite lawsuits over deposits with Munroe and Co, a Parnellite maneuver, and Dublin press reaction from Waterford.

London National Liberal Federation Armorial Hall Farrington St United Press Holborn Gladstone Liberal Party Alst Grongly Govermens Ireland McCarthy Elady Peives Irish National Iine Paris Messrs. Munroe & Co League Timothy M. Healy oCarthy Jessrs, Munroe & Co Parnell Charles Stewart Parnell Rishi National League Dublin Waterford

Chilean Claims and Government Duty to Strict Justice

Foreign Minister Matta reports Congress that Chile must exercise strict justice against foreign claims while rejecting broad claims that foreign residents deserve special privileges. He notes some British merchants’ claims may be exaggerated but the Chilean government cannot refuse to pay for sackings at Valparaiso and other damages. He denies a London Times accusation about US notes and says amicable relations with the United States should continue.

New York Valparaiso The Herald Matta Congress Chillan America Chili Chill Vina del Mar Santi London Times Santiago United States Evan Gaphago Ington E United

South Americans in London Fear War With Chile

London observers report a strong fear of imminent conflict between the United States and Chile among South American firms. Despatches warn to limit transactions, while brokers note Chilean interest in artillery and fortifications, with legations reticent and a general antipathy toward the United States. British merchants in Chilean trade favor peace.

London United States Chile Harrison Valparaiso Chill Germany Balmaceda

Irish Fund War as McCarthy Faces Writ in Paris

London dispatch reports Irish Nationalist leader Justin McCarthy served with a writ as surviving trustee of a fund held by Munroe & Co. in Paris. Plaintiffs include Timothy Harrington John E Redmond John Joseph Clancy John O Connor J E Kenny and Richard Laler who join Mrs Parnell in the action.

London Justin McCarthy Messrs. Munroe & Co Paris Sair Timothy Harrington John E. Redmond John Joseph Clancy John O'Connor J. E. Kenny Richard Laler Parnell

Famine and unrest amid European turmoil in in Russia and beyond

The London Chronicle reports a cascade of distress and danger across Europe. Russia faces famine with three poor harvests and grain export controls choking circulation. merchants and nobles struggle to pay debts while landlords aid peasants. Berlin reacts to press criticism. cafes are burgled in Paris. Swiss rail funding splits leaders. Amid shocks, imperial pacific rhetoric and a wave of legal, financial, and railroad developments ripple through Europe.

Londox the Chronicle St Petersburg Francis

Our Christmas Number and Puzzle Teasers

AT&T 2 BY A. M. ENSIGN NEW YORK N Our Christmas Number Contributions promised for the Christmas issue should be sent at once. A Nut to Crack solutions for the Globe prizes will be examined and results published as soon as possible.

Delay in Butler book as new historical material found

Gen Butler’s forthcoming book faces a delay due to the discovery of a vast cache of valuable historical material unearthed in Washington. The author intends to incorporate the newly found data, delaying publication and promising enhanced content.

The Review reviews Ite Prospectus communication

The Review examined a prospectus communication described as The following communication has been reviewed by Ite. Officials and readers are urged to consider the details and implications presented, with attention to any fiscal or governance impact outlined in the document.

Ite Prospectus

The American Checker Review Reaches New Year Beginnings

The American Checker Review resumes publication with James P. Reed as editor after fire destroyed earlier issues. The magazine will be issued monthly on the first of each month, volume 4 begins January 1, 1892, with a $1.65 subscription for 12 numbers and 16 cent copies, inviting reader support and new editorial staff.

America Charles Hester Hester Review Percy Roberts Macle Arthur T. Murray Chicago Chess and Checker Club James P. Reed Chicago Reed Pere William KE. Hyde Checker Joan T. Denver American Checker Review

Rhode Island Chess Match Draws and Local Reappearances

Interest in the game around here grows as old faces gather at the Divan after years away. In Rhode Island the state championship match ends Wales 5 Eddy 4 with a draw of 3. Springfield club gold medal 10 games sees Allen 6 Muldoon 4 drawn 6. A sketch of Joseph M. Nichols appears in Pittsburg Psi. Nichols has returned to England and is at Sennen near Land's End. The rest lists Wylie's latest scores.

Old New England Chess and Checker Rooms Messrs A. J. Heffner C. F. Barker Heffner Barker Arker Fo Wa Isk Haga Var MR. Heyyner Ulion Felf Mr. Tescheleit Tus Guosy Rhode Island W. H. Wales Woonsocket H. L. Eddy Providence Wales Eddy Springfield Mass B. Allen Challenger An Ni. Dowa Allen Mulddoon Pittsbur Psi Joseph Mr. Nichols Olpredo England Sennen Land’s End Wyilie

Currents of Commerce Prices Across Butter Cheese and More

Market notes from Roston show dull butter demand with creamery butter at 28c and lower held prices. Cheese, beans, fruits, vegetables, flour, and staples are quoted with wide ranges and regional differences, listing many specific grades and locations including New York, Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire.

Roston Nor Creamery Western Extra Franklin Co Mass Vermont Poe New York Extra Gars Akinn Ohio Extra Lotoeplic KGUS Iield Cape Ist Lida Eee Mont New Hanpahire Yo Ad Co Maine PK Laland New York Taabella Cape Cod New Hampshire Bush Burbanks Virginia Jersey St. Andrews N.Y Can

Watertown Cattle Market Arrivals by Week

Arrivals at Brighton and Watertown report livestock totals for the week: cattle 3078, sheep 13746, veala 913, hogs 36975, horses 225, Western cattle 1498, Eastern and Northern cattle 1580. Western sheep and lambs 1527, Eastern and Northern sheep and lambs 12219. Includes prices for hides, tallow, skins and calfskins with varied figures.

Brighton Watertown

Bridget Had Read the Funny Column

A brief fragment notes a Washington Star style anecdote about Bridget and a humorous exchange over a tire. It mentions European memoir writers and a satirical line on marriages versus guillotine, with a remark about kerosene and delaying in the morning.

Bridget Washington Star

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