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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1879
Page
1
Washington January 19 Secretary Sherman laments the arrears of pensions bill passage, saying it may drain about 20 million dollars from the treasury and could force higher taxes or increased bonded debt. He opposed the measure in the senate, warning of a potential deficit and urged caution.
Washington January 19 the Geneva award bill revived reenacts and continues the June 28 1874 act creating a court to adjudicate Geneva award claims with three judges two needed to decide. The court exists eighteen months in Washington with six month filing deadline. Three claim classes cover whaling losses Alabama judgments and war risk premiums with specific interest rates and payment order from the Alabama claims fund.
Senate judiciary committee reports a bill to define polygamy and bar practitioners or believers from jury service. The measure aims to curb Mormon influence and notes Congress controls territorial courts. Text reflects early 20th century anti polygamy rhetoric and political framing.
In a New York interview General Beauregard argues Louisiana can prosper commercially if violence fades and loan rates drop. He denounces sensational reports of riots, cites yellow fever as a setback, praises the labor system, and urges minimal congressional intrusion while warning against misrepresentation.
New York reports a floating theatre boat designed to profit by evading the Sunday law. Performances will run daily in hot months with possible afternoons, focusing on Sundays when city theatres are closed. Bar and dining on board are expected to drive revenue amid anticipated pushback from officials.
General Sherman, president of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland, announces the postponement of the regular meeting until the George H. Thomas statue at Washington is completed. Ward, the artist, has no assurance of early June completion, so the next reunion will be held in Washington to participate in the statue unveiling ceremonies.
William Haywood aged fifty six of 59 Sheldon street died this evening from a laudanum overdose taken Saturday. He had been unemployed after leaving a nail factory in the third ward and, despondent over work, sought to end his life.
A morning blaze gutted John Brown & Son's four story cotton and woollen units at the corner of Eighth and Tasker streets in Philadelphia. The estimated loss exceeds 100000 dollars. Firemen battled the flames as the building burned almost completely.
Brooklyn A. January 19. Talmage answers critics with a brisk sermon on Sensationalism vs stagnation drawn from Acts nineteen. He argues sensation fuels progress, cites Paul in Ephesus and fire of bad books, and proclaims he acts as plaintiff in the case of sensationalism.
A Cheyenne pursuit report from Fort Robinson Nebraska dated January 20 says Captain Wessels joined by Colonel Graus pursued a small Cheyenne band. They killed Private Barber, scalped him, and took his carbine pistol and sixty rounds. A selected eight men charged for the body but met no resistance. The trail is followed by Colonel Evans with the Third Cavalry. The Indians are said to be manufacturing bullets by unknown means.
Miss Irving Neilson spoke at a Methodist church last evening on Colonel Robert Ingersoll. She called him a hardy plant rather than a weed in the current against Christianity and said Satan is level headed to enter into a contract with him.
Brooklyn reports Elizabeth King, an eighteen year old orphan living with her aunt, vanished after a weekend visit to Mme. Anderson. Authorities note she had become fascinated with the figure and may have intended to work as a maid, having read trashy novels from Sunday school notes.
At Harry Hill's Variety Theatre in New York on January 20 the Tom-Ri-Jon family famed for Volcano notoriety appeared. Mrs Susi Donki wore a lack-frock coat and brass buttons while Dr Tom-Ri-Jon, a bearded man, spoke in a rambling lecture. Children Retaliator and Avenger, aged four and two, accompanied them.
Maine Cavalry member arrested this morning by Col J Horace Kent treasury special agent for schemes to steal large pension funds under fictitious names. Officials say the scheme dated back years and government detectives have pursued the case for a long time. He is to appear before Commissioner Clifford in Portland today.
In New York an attempt to collect six percent mortgage coupons stolen in the Northampton bank robbery was traced to William B Bond of New York representing Speyer & Co. Dr. Wylie contests ownership as a court injunction blocks payment while litigation determines rightful owner. Authorities note other stolen securities circulated worldwide and a $1000 government bond linked to the same burglary was paid in Washington.
Nathan Frye, agent and manager of Marland Manufacturing in Andover, disappeared after going to Boston to collect several thousand dollars for the mill. He stayed briefly at the Revere House, left no trace, and despite searches the money and his whereabouts remain unknown. His absence unsettled stockholders and prompted examination of mill records, with despondency suspected due to personal losses and company troubles.
Fire yesterday morning at West & Brother dry goods store area in PirTs i£ Lp causes major water and fire damage. B O Laughlin Shoe Co room fires, nine hydrants used, no insurance for O Laughlin, loss over 500, water-damaged stock at West & Brother over 1000 insured, Benton & Rice druggists lose 500 goods stored in cellar. Building three stories near First Church. O Laughlin may have left a hot fire in stove or dropped a match before Albany trip.
Kate Cobb, convicted of second degree murder, speaks through counsel from Norwich on January 17 1879 stating she is innocent and that the verdict is mistaken while adhering to her testimony truth declared on the stand. She notes she kept silent until trial and maintains innocence despite jury verdict.
In Crochynati Ohio a sensation centers on Mollie Grimes a Lafayette Ind widow with two children who claims minister O P Sounds is her husband. The boy recognizes Sounds as his father and the woman’s daughter may be brought home to settle the question as Sounds denies the union. The revival gathers the town as the dispute unfolds.
Mount Vernon Illinois January 20 George W Hayes and Hiram Telford fought at a country dance in Rome County Hayes stabbed Telford in the abdomen killing him Two boys aged fifteen and seventeen named Moore and White were in a cutting affray at a country school fourteen miles away Both are reported to die from wounds
Barn Me January 20 Captain George Prince a longtime resident and former commander of Company Ki is implicated in a pension fraud case. The report notes his recent actions and the local reaction as authorities investigate the alleged crime.
Advices from Glasgow and other towns report sharp rise in destitution due to severe weather and trade slumps. Unemployed skilled workers rely on unions and benefit societies while workhouses fill and charitable boxes appear in public spaces. London notes France's political unrest. Marine collision near Spain, and cable news from Siemens on new French cable production. Home Rulers seek unity in Ireland with meetings planned February 4. Reports also mention plague in Russia and minor royal and imperial dispatches.
A dated letter from Captain George Brown of the U S Navy describes the Panama insurrection of January 27, the killing of Governor Seguardo Perra and three policemen, the resignation of General Cerreosa, and the installation of J R Casorla as president. Brown notes incursions by Colombian forces, the central government’s suspected role, and troop movements in Panama including 150 stationed and 200 more expected. He says he would have landed armed forces if transit security were threatened.
A freight train on the Indianapolis Bloomington and Western railroad was thrown off the Beck track causing a carload of fat hogs to be killed. The incident occurred in Danville on January 18. Local crews investigated the derailment and assessed damages to the railroad and livestock involved.
In 1845 the clerks and employes earned under 10000 dollars while last year total wages reached 52302 dollars, about 11000 more than the bygone era when Tweed sat as a senator. The contrast marks a steep decline from earlier salaries in the New York state senate.
The Philadelphia Times notes that the number of senators mirrors 1844 yet expenses rise yearly. It points to enormous, unchecked costs at nearly every site in the Union and urges reducing them to a specie basis as essential as any business.
A fifteen year old girl from Everett Massachusetts appeared in Tombs Court seeking work. She had adopted male attire to aid employment efforts and was committed for shelter while Justice Otterbourg considered her case. He said she is an orphan deserving sympathy and aid.
New York report says Madge Rivers, a young woman in male attire, remains at the Tombs under Matron Foster while authorities seek her Everett Massachusetts relatives. She accuses a precinct official of misconduct aboard the boat and at the station house, and officials consider disposition if relatives fail to respond by Tuesday.
In a landmark case linked to Jay Gould and the Union Pacific system, supporters of Credit Mobilier seek to join ongoing suits and block dismissal of a $2 million note against Union Pacific. The Pennsylvania court orders notice to Union Pacific officers and Gould to show cause.
ArchBishop Purcell’s affairs are resolved with five trustees to manage property exceeding 1 million dollars for creditors. Indebtedness stands at 500000 dollars. Trustees will issue bonds to raise cash, callable after three years and due within twenty years.
A heavy snow storm and frequent slides blocked Utah roads from Salt Lake City to Cottonwood and North Mill Creek canyon. Five men reported buried in a cabin. a mail-carrier party took four hours to pass slides. Road closures expected to last ten days.
Tow-boat Annie Kelley has sunk due to moving ice on the Ohio River at Wheetine West Virginia. Tow-boat Nail City lost its wheel and several barges broke loose as ice runs heavy. River height reached twenty nine feet and continues to rise.
Allenville, Kentucky suffered total loss to its business district as a blaze swept through the area yesterday. Estimated damages range from 35,000 to 80,000 dollars with little insurance, and authorities suspect arson.
A major fire erupts in New York City causing extensive smoke and urgent evacuation efforts. Firefighters battle the flames across a dense block, with residents reporting loud sirens and rapid spread threatening nearby structures. Authorities are assessing casualties and damage.
A massive blaze in New York on January 17 destroyed multiple buildings on Worth and Thomas streets with losses estimated around 4 million dollars. The fire gutted 58 to 70 Worth and 64 to 70 Thomas streets, threatening the dry goods district before firemen contained it. Occupants included Van Valkenburgh & Co and Henry H. T. Mair & Co, with the Manhattan Real Estate Association owning the block. No deaths or injuries were reported.
A blaze at the Emmanuel Congregational Church at Copeland and Moreland streets began from a furnace in the basement and rapidly consumed the Roxbury stone Gothic building. Estimated loss around 100000 with 35000 insurance, structure built 1876, organ valued 5500, church seating 800.
An early morning gas explosion at Weeks and Potter's drug store on Washington Street injures a young man, Charles S. Wood, who is burned and sent home. The blast, likely from a street main, damages vaults and stock, with Weeks estimating losses between 20 000 and 30 000 as fire department uses chemicals to quell the fire.
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