A Ring of Robbers Tarnishes Troy Bank Scheme
A Troy bank collapse exposes a web of fraud by Daniel Robinson and D Thomas Vail spanning the Merchants and Mechanics Bank, the Troy and Boston Railroad, and the Schaghticoke Woollen Company. Investigations reveal massive improper loans, forged notes, and misused deposits, with prosecutions and arrests anticipated as the community reels from losses and eroding confidence. The report also notes deputies securing the bank and public concern over accumulated debt in related firms as temperatures swing from a frigid 4 below to near 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Troy
N. Y
Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Daniel Robinson
D. Thomas Vail
Troy and Boston Railroad Company
Schaghticoke “Woollen Company
Robinson
Vail
Danielobinson
Troyearings Bank
Savings Bank
Adolph Pfeitzer
Washington
Bank and Woollen Company
Troy and
Bostonmpany
Merchants' and Mechanics’ Bank of Troy
Ths
New York
North Adams Bank
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
Chemical Bank of New York
Troy Bank
Troy and Boston Railroad
Schaghticoke Woollen Company
Swindler Doctor Arrest Story From Connecticut Scam
Boston merchant J M Hilton was swindled by Dr Charles L Williams who forged a January 17 1879 draft for 25 dollars. Williams vanished after a Putnam Connecticut chase, leaving a trail of hotel debts and stolen cigars from the Wangan House. Police traced him to Charlestown and Worcester where he is said to have practiced medicine in Louisiana.
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J. M. Hilton
Hilton Brothers & Co
Putnam, Conn
Charles L. Williams
Elm House
War City
Hiron
Boston
Suffolk Bank
Hilton
C. L. Williams
Hillen
Wangan Hotel
Putnam
Houghton and Robinson
Station 2
Bay Stave House
Worcester
Mass
Louisiana
New Use for Electricity Awakens Sleeping Car Porter
A traveler reports a startling electrical device for rail travel that awakens sleeping porters at each station. An electric switch under a cushion is triggered as the train nears a stop, jolting the porter awake to guard baggage. The invention, praised by southern railroads, claims to outperform bells and boots in keeping porters alert.
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St. Louis
Curious but distant sanity in a Lee man and his diet fad
The piece profiles M Bradley of Lee a drummer and salesperson whose behavior is sane on business yet erratic on other matters he sometimes thinks himself an Indian and lately has lived on apples and oranges dropping from 160 to 100 pounds. Friends see potential brain disease yet deem hospitalization unnecessary while noting a dramatic temperature shift that hints at a thaw beginning Thursday through Saturday with a 41 degree evening and a 20 degree midnight reading.
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Lee
Hi. M. Bradley
Albany
Athaw
Beek
Next Presidency Reflections From Horace White on Grant and Dems
Horace White of the Chicago Tribune discusses the next presidency noting a strong chance of General Grant securing the Republican nomination but predicting a possible revolt if he is nominated. He critiques Grant’s obstinacy and suggests Washburne or Sherman unlikely as viable Democratic contenders.
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Horace White
Chicago Tribune
General Grant
Grant
Mr. Waite
Tay Et Sink Whurman
Ohio
Fhurman
Republican Party
Noves
Mgr. White
Mr. White
Washburne
Sherman
Jewish Rabbi Artom Dies in England Aged 71
An obituary notes Rabbi Benjamin Artom of the Spanish and Portuguese congregations of England, born 1835 in Asti Italy. He served as Haham in Bevis Marks, delivered sermons in French then English, married in 1875, and left no children. Funeral addresses were given by Rev. A. L. Green and Dr. Hermann Adler. The piece also mentions Russia’s envoy changes and Catholic parliamentary support in Germany.
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Brighton
England
Tiea
Benjamin Artom
Asti
Italy
Ereet
Fedeschi
Trieste
Naples
Bevis Marks
Amonng
Moses Montefiore
Adler
Lana
David
Solomon David
Bombay
A. L. Green
Hermann Adler
Surveyors Planned on Elevated Freight Railway Amid Snow Storm
Advertiser arranged for surveyors to begin on the Elevated freight railway the day Probavilidis sent a driving snow storm. Once transport is fully running a steamer will leave our port for Europe daily except Sundays.
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Advertiser
Europe
Senate Rejects War Claim for Warren Mitchell Cotton
In Washington the Senate defeated the Mitchell cotton claim bill 30 to 17. The measure sought $128,692 for cotton captured at Savannah during Sherman’s advance. Senator Hill argued against all war claims, warning it would bankrupt the government, while Republicans defended loyalty and Democrats urged restraint. The debate touched on loyalty, Reconstruction, and calls to end war-era payments. The bill’s defeat reflects a broader stance against war claims by both parties.
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Washington
Senate
McCreery
Warren Mitchell
United States
Savannah
Senator Hill
Georgia
Maine
New York
Union
Hill
South
Congress
William L. Yancy
Mr. Hill
Beck
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Washington, D. C
Sherman
Lamar
Luther
Mexican Exhibition Opened by President Diaz in Mexico
A large crowd gathered in the minerals court as President Diaz opened the American manufacturers and products exhibition. Gov Fisk addressed the ceremony while Diaz spoke in Spanish, inviting mutual trade growth and promising open bars between Mexico and the United States.
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Cuiiaco
Ill
Inter-Ocean
Mexico
Diaz
Foster
Fisk
United States
Cahill
St. Louis
Repeal Passes Louisiana Lottery Charter Bill
In New Orleans on January 30 the senate approved a House bill repealing the Louisiana State Lottery Company charter with an amendment delaying effect until March 31 while license payments continue. Governor Nicholls expected to sign. The company plans court action to defend rights and may relocate its wheel to Arkansas. A 100 gun salute will mark the repeal tomorrow at noon.
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New Orleans
Senate
House
Louisiana State Lottery Company
Nicholls
Arkansas
An Eee
American Cattle for England Unfounded Reports of Export Ban
Leading cattle dealers in Chicago on January 31 say England's reports restricting American beef trade are unfounded. They contend locals understand the benefits of imports and would oppose any move to kill the American cattle market, alleged to be driven by landed interests.
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Cuhicnco
England
Tobacco Tax Compromise Cuts Rate to Twenty Cents
Washington January 28 The senate finance committee reports favoring a tobacco tax cut from twenty four to twenty cents per pound. Licorice tax is set at five cents. The panel split five to four for twenty cents with three supporting twenty four and three backing sixteen cents, yielding a compromise at twenty cents.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Finance
Draughts News and Delayed Checker Journal
Boston notices the discontinuance of attendance at New England chess and checker rooms and promises immediate settlement of delinquencies in correspondence. It announces a forthcoming National Checker Journal issue, delayed for a month, with back numbers to be published soon. Only October and November numbers have appeared.
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Eugland
Position No. 639. BY M. WILDER, BLACK, WHITE, Draw
White to move and draw in position No. 639 from For Beginners. The note references Black and White players, with White to move and force a drawing line. Includes another position No. 540 as a related example for beginners.
Old Draughts Puzzle and Chess News From Perth and Falkirk
A fragment from the Draught Board notes an unsolved puzzle and a FargoTimes variation. It reports chess and checker room closures in New England, Barker challenging 100 games, and Freaman’s Boston visit. Obituary notices mention Mr Ayson of Seconland in Perth, famed for hospitality and Free Church ties, plus Wylie’s Scottish tour results with Byron players and a list of attendees from Falkirk to Glasgow.
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New England
William K. Barker
Providence Echo
Freaman
Boston
James Ayson
Seconland
Perth
Ayson
Wyllie
Martinus
Free Church
Bega
Wylie
Falkirk
Wiliam Hannah
Bonnybridge
J. Moir
Tillicoultry
J. M'Luauchlan
Bannockburn
Douglas
Grahamston
Alexander Farquhar
Grangemouth
Million-Dollar Poor Sale Gifts Draw Book Buyers
A sensational old-time ad brags about extremely cheap books from 50 cents and promises lavish gifts. It lists gold watches awarded to numerous Boston area residents and others in Massachusetts, with a push for a rapid sale and repeated daily offers.
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Miluio
Pollar
C. W. Brighaw
Lowell
Mass
J. M. Frost
Castine
Elina W. Appleton
Cottage Street
Cambridge
M. R. Grindon
Lynn
Edith A. Salter
Stamford Street
Boston
L. P. Mitchell
Brookline
F. H Lock
Somerville
Robert Barnes
Pleasant Stret
H. E. Erskine
Eastport
Bulis Crow
Concord
Lilian M. Shephard
Gloucester
Benjamin F. Smith
Deana
E. P. King
W. UO
Pevear
Burrough
Mount Vernon Street
M. G. Wendall
Portsmouth
W. Williams
Tremont Street
Oston
J. Alexander
Albion Street
Carrie A. Rand
Harrison Avenue
Abbie F. Amsden
C. Hogg
East Newton Street
Lucia Wait
Green Street
Mme. T. Jouval
Washington Street
A. L. Richardson
West Cedar Street
Goa
Mabel W. Lampree
Broadway
Chelsea
James F. Fiske
Jiston
Charles Littlefield
Lenox Streat
Dr. A. Bark
N. Y
Specia
Cata Crurs
Frank Tobey & CO
State St
Chicago
Wall ST
Baxter & CO
Bankers
N.Y
G.A. Harper & Bro
Cleveland
J. L. Dietz
Bon
Ashland
Outfit
U.s. Card Co
Gill
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Germany
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German Empire
Danielsonville Sentinel
Mitchell
Lottery Company
Tion
Committee On Finance
Draughts
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M. Wilder, Black
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Yates
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Canada
Mr. Curtis
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Wilkins
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Peton
Perham
Morgan
Hampden Street
Boston Highlands
Frank Wright
Webster Avenue
Cambridgeport
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Hinsdale
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Nellie Murray
Gardiner Avenue
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J. H. Chandler
James Avenue
J. H. Cook
Pearl Street
Dorchester
Matthew Thompson
Minneapolis
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Milton
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San Diego
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Ellen Carray
Mary
Skinner
Milford
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Neal
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Charietown
Asa
G. W. Richardson
Cedar Street
F. E. Chase
Winter Street
Wstoi
Fannie E. Blake
West Walnut Park
Merrill
New England News Company
C. Wyman
G. B. Guild
A. J. Martin
E. Cadue
Hyde Park
Miss Diamond
Newton
Lower Falls
Rookbuyere
Army
W. Lovering
Washington St
CIFT
VO Books
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JL. Partin & Co
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Leisure Hours
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Holman Liver Pad CO
Fairchild
Tremont St
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Jackson St
Providence
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Williams St
Bedford
Merrimack St
Manchester
Messrs. Lawrence & Co
New York Eee
Mark T.” Frauk Leslie
Independent
Brooklyn Journal
Lawrence & CO
Exchange Place
Franks
Museum
Martines
Prof
Province
Lowtom
Ross
Richmond
Ind
Agiine & Co
Sixth St
Cincinnati
M. Young
Greenwich St
Geo
I. Reed & Go
Nassau
10Th St
Imp'l Card Co
Fair Haven
Walling
D. Gilbert
P.M
Briggamum
Conn
F.H. Parsons
Westbor
Nassau Card Co
Temperance
HOP Bitters Me’g CO
Rochester
Swayne
Dr. Swayne & Son
North Sixth Street
Philadelphia
George C. Goodwin & CO
Hanover Street
Daughaday & CO
Chestnut St
Edgar
Bernham
W. D. Parsons
M. D
Fultonville
Jazzee Jovel
I. Queen
Block St
Stoneham
Christ
God
China
Peter Crewitt
the Weekly Globe Club List
Globe Free
Harper's Magazine
Bazar
Scribner's Month
St. Nicholas
Appleton’s Journal
Popular Science Monthly
Godey’s Ladies’ Book
Lippincott’ S Magazine
Peterson's National Magazinemorest
Woese American Agriculturist
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The
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Padarcars Sterassceees Ditson & Co
Mont Dwicht
Youth’s Companion
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the Christian Union
Weesl
New York Medical Journal
Arthur’s Home Magazine
Leslie
Caan
Tar 'S Journal
Weexty
Unday
Boys of America
Tachedny
Lady’s
Ani
Renee Wrens
Perrere Reeds
Ty Drones Nanos
the Weekly Globe
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