Pious Fraud Artist G A Simpson Exposed as Clergy Swindler
The article chronicles G A Simpson a self described Universalist minister and canvasser who used religious connections to fleece subscribers. He faked orders forged receipts and fabricated identities to steal hundreds from the Watchman and related publishers before his arrest in East Boston. The narrative also notes his earlier church work and irregular conduct with the Universalist Publishing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Simpson
Sampson
Smith
East Boston
Simpson
Chelsea
East Button
East Cambidge Society
Boston
Nvassing
Universalist
Comany
Simpson Ing
Fr. Caverly
Old Policy Holders Prepare to Resist New Life Plan
An executive committee led by H. A. Johnson and Cyrus W. Field will circulate grievances among policy holders across the country. They will seek cooperation and may obtain names and addresses from the company. If trustees refuse to abandon the plan, legal steps may be taken and public notice given to resist death claims under the new policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Insurance
H. A. Johnson
C. H. Jordan
J. W. McCulloh
Cyrus W. Field
M. B. Fielding
L. Perkins
Death in a Show-Drift in St John
A colored barber named D W Curtis, formerly of Boston, died after being exposed in a snow drift near Charlotte and Princess streets. Carpenters found him unconscious at 7:30 am, he was taken to Prescott's building, and despite resuscitation efforts he died before Officer Tracey arrived. Curtis had Boston ties and carried keys, a letter, and fifty four cents. The coroner took charge and the body was moved to the dead-house.
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Canvasser
Caverly
Simpson
Peeing House
East Cambridge
Ellis
The
Christian Register
Tanvasser
Register
G. A. Simpson
Mr. Ellis
A. Simpson
G. A
Lowell
St. John
D. W. Curtis
Charlotte Street
Princess Street
Wing
Prescott
Dufferiy
Boston
Tracey
Curtis
W. D. Curtis
Hamilton, Henderson & Gray
King Street
N. B
Hartridge
House
Congress
Blaine
Andersonville
Ben Hill
Huartridge
Judiciary Committee
Lurner
Schuyler Colfax and the Credit Mobilier Scandal
The piece recalls Schuyler Colfax in the Grant era, depicting him as virtuous outwardly while profiting secretly from railway bonds via The Credit Mobilier scheme. It narrates Ames revealing the fraud, Colfax’s downfall and perjury, theft of his bonds, and his later wretched life in South Bend with neighbors kept at bay.
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Schuyler
Christian Bank
Cooke
Oakes Ames
Ames
Congress
Schuyler Colfax
Massachusetts
Union Pacific Railroad
Credit Mobilier
Jim
Providence
Mr. Stiggins
South Bend
Perilous Engine Ride Shuts Down A Sudden Madness
A railroad superintendent rode a slow engine toward Albany and demanded speed. The engineer Jones then accelerated past fifty miles an hour through several towns, prompting headlines as a frightful event. Jones later appeared insane after burning his engine. he is now under care and expected to recover. The article also promotes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup and hints at affordable homes advertised in another column.
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Hudson, N. Y
Priest
Albany
Jones
West Alban
Herkimer
Fonda
Congress death hits Geneva award debate in congress
Washington January 11 special correspondent notes the Geneva award bill stalled by the death of Representative Hartridge of Georgia. The minority bill aims to pay exculpated cruiser losses plus interest, war premium claims, and penalties, with the court of claims route favored by critics. The piece also records Hartridge as a prominent Democrat and recounts concerns about Washington sewerage and health risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasursoror
D. C
Hartridge
Georgia
McMahon
Judiciary Committee
Alabama
Florida
Shenandoah
Melbourne
Court of Alabama Claims
Congress
Court of Claims
Great Britain
Geneva Tribunal
Reverend Cook at Tremont Temple Fears Infidel Influence
The talk by Rev. Joseph Cook centered on Free love and the Heywood case, with warnings about infidelity and censorship via mail laws. He linked Liberal League efforts to spread obscene material, warned of socialist ideas, and urged moral strength to counter communistic influence.
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Joseph Cook
Tremont Temple
Heywood
Berne
Switzerland
Liberal League
Congress
Dedhaman
Cook
Massachusetts
League of ’79 Batting and Fielding Prospects
Analysis of eight league clubs for 1879 forecasts close contests for the pennant. Eastern Nines, Boston, Providence, Stars of Syracuse, Troy, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Cleveland projections emphasize batting or fielding strengths, new signings, and likely standings in a balanced season. Key players include Jones, O Rourke, Hawes, Start, McGeary, Ward, Clapp, Libby, White, and Mitchell, among others.
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Tne Grose
Jones
John O'Rourke
Hawes
Leonard
O'Rourke
Manning
Hig
Spalding
White
McVey
Barnes
Bostons
Providence
Brown
Ward
Start
McGeary
Hague
Wright
York
Hives
Murnan
Sweazy
Higham
Matthews
Old Mutual
Syracuse
Dorgan
McCartwick
Troy
Stars
Bradley
Hawkes
Mansell
Buffalo Club
New York
Clapp
Indianapolis
Galvin
Eguler
Force
Cincinnatis
Park
Cincinnati
Chicagos
Flint
Dalrymple
Quest
Peters
Shaefer
Larkin
Lis
Turbidge
Chicago
Clevelands
Cleveland
Carey
Mitchell
Kennedy
Rochesters
Warner
Strief
Phillips
Glasscock
Avery
McCormack
Indianapolis Nine
Buffalo J
Cccecerses
Colcagu
Rccee
Ccose
Hoston
Boston
Buffalo
McVey and
Anson
Prierrey Eeereeeges
Sly Dor
Seeree
Spyder
Seenee
Wee Cinn
Reilly
Wees
Cinny Reilly
Thane
Burg
Vronashesess Saat Hl
Snyder
McCormick
Mitchell Cl
Bow
Bradle
McCormic
Bond
Cinnie Galvin Ward
Libby
Morrill
Ee Lion
Phi Nisiacs
Carpenter
Ory
Caiener
Clapo Teee
Morri
Aeee
MceGeary
Aati
Vances
Fia
Richardson
Gerhardt
Sutton
Hankinson
Bijs Dowcher
Sutton Wee Ee
Aera
Houck
Burke ‘Inn
Burke ‘Olee
Richmond
Mamgom
Mansell Vee
Datrymple
Aeteeee
Dickerson
Cinn
Preetee Beeeewee
Jonoce
Ork Lone
York Wees
Crowley
Rhey
Datrympi
voeeseBf
Hornung
Shafer
Evans
Hiwea
Steeee
Kelev Reesei
Kedlay
Shaffer
Jim O'Rourke
Eden
Totes
Kelley
Kelleyss
John O'Ron
S Warner
Hines
C. Dorgan
Perce
Tees Gr
Bei, O'Rourke
F. Shaler
Peeeeye Oh
Cineinnati
Star of Syracuse
Phair Case Reopens as Vermont Murder Case Surfaces
The Vermont Phair murder case from 1874 resurfaces with new claims. Reprieve halted after scaffold, aided by M. P D Downing who said Phair could not have killed Mrs. Frieze. Aurelia Brooks allegedly connected. blood stained clothes tied to the case. Brooks denied knowledge while awaiting police.
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Troy
Anne Frieze
Rutland
John P. Phair
Vergennes
Boston
M. P D. Downing
Phair
Providence
Fairbanks
Vermont
Aurelia Rooks
Albany
Roy
Mrs. Frieze
Miss Brooks
Las
Frozen to Death in Arkansas Stage Ride
A Arkansas woman traveled to Joplin by stage amid a severe cold snap. A fellow passenger froze, appeared dead, but revival occurred after warming and rubbing with whiskey. The tale highlights health laws and praises Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as life extending medicine.
Bold Patent Remedy Ad Promises Cure for All Ailments
An old newspaper column touts a nostrum claiming to cure diseases of the stomach bowels blood liver nerves kidneys and urinary organs. It offers a $500 reward for any case not cured or helped and warns against impure or tainted ingredients.
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New York
Vermont
Franklin County
Lia
Ivic
Waeantote Norther
Dutie & Mn
Badah
Acadia
Cumberland
Dava
Maracabo
Rio
Priege
Sam Fae
Rive
Oomale
la Lima
Georges Dank
Hake
Haddock
Ha’ Lackerel
Hastport
Labrador
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Onnels
St. Louisa
Gisele
Bern
Texas
Calcutta
Matias
Sac
Semana
Dieidtge Oh
Mae
Slec
Suc
Batniges
Rowmph
New Orleans
Houston
Maine Central
Bares
Peerless
P. BE
City Western
Carolina
Tcwe
Astor
New England
SiMe
Pennsylvania
Physicians Endorse Pierce Family Medicines in Practice
A Tennessee reader from Twinville May 28 1877 writes about nasal Douche Save s Catarrh Remedy and Golden Medical Discovery curing catarrh after a recommendation by Dr Zachary. The note accompanies an endorsement from JOHN CHAMLESS. D. M. Ferry & Co. seedsmen promote their Detroit catalogue offered free to readers.
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Pierce
Twinville
Tenn
R. V. Prenor
Buffalo
N.Y
Zachary
John
Seedsmen
Messrs. D. M. Ferry & Co
Detroit
Mich
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James Smith
Nashua
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Mutual Life of New York
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B& Committee
New York Sun
Washington
Grantism
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Robeson
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Credit Mobilicrists
Ind
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Fulier
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Capitol
White House
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Shepherd
Pennsylvania Avenue
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R. A. White
Division 13
Michael Casey
Brookline
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Leters
Mary Barry
Jamaica Plain
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McDonald
Gleason
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Bowman
Hannah Gleason
Cook VS. Heywood
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Dedham
Free Religious Association
National Liberal League
Rome
West
League OF
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Bat
Joplin
Herald
St. James Hotel
Arkansas
Boston Mountains
Homes For
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Evansville
Rose Hhill
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Homestead Improvementa
Wrery
Woodruff PLC
Indianapulis
Highland Home
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Woodlawn
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Citizens’ Mat. Bank
P. Gillett
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Journal Building
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Louisiana State Lottery Company
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Wmit
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Giln Weer
Norm Chatham
Wyat
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Small
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Osborn
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Dewaon Jones
T. Edwyn
I. Conly Teeters
E. P. Emerson
Poman Wees
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Boston Water Power Company
Brookline Land Company
Atchison, Topeka & Nta Fe
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Duncan Silver Mining Company
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
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Boston Land Company
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Brighton
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