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Newspaper

Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1883

Page

5

The Business Outlook in New England and the West

Boston brokers report a strong business outlook for the year with rising stock demand and improved confidence. West and South cash reserves grow as crops and immigration boost railroad bonds and dividend stocks. concerns over large bond denominations prompt calls for $100 certificates via trusted intermediaries.

Boston Flint & Pere Marquette Marquette, Houghton & Outonagen New York Slovo Paps Hudson River Polic New England

Crazy Man Claims Jesus Christ Attacks Dancers in Tyler Stand Ball

A man believed to be insane entered a Tyler Stand ball-room near Bangor and stabbed five dancers with a jackknife after midnight. He fled, was captured nearby, and identified as John Patten of Hermon. He boasted of divine inspiration and referenced Guiteau, claiming to be the world’s king. injuries were not serious, with names of several wounded and their cuts listed.

Bangor Tyler Stand Fred Mathews John Patten Hermon Jesus Christ Guiteau John the Baptist Thomas Murray Scotty Stevens Gallagher

Driven Insane Daughter of Calvin Morse Seeks Asylum

Calvin Morse, a town farmer, under fire from neighbors and selectmen for alleged mistreatment of his 35 year old daughter Emma. After three physicians declared her insane, she will be sent to Worcester Insane Asylum. Neighbors say poverty and harsh living conditions fueled her condition. Morse recently assessed for 7000 worth of property.

Suppurky Calvin Morse Emma Morse Worcester Insane Asylum Farmer Morse

Yellowstone Park Regulations Prohibit All Game Killing

Yellowstone National Park tightens rules prohibiting killing or capturing buffalo elk deer mountain sheep and other wildlife at any time. Fishing now limited to hook and line with no nets or explosives, timber cutting banned without Interior permission and violators will be prosecuted.

Washington Secretary of the Interior Yellowstone National Park Department of the Interior

Suit Against Rev Tyng Jr Over Stock Transactions

Judge Barrett grants motion for accounting in the Owen v Tyng suit seeking 850 599. The case hinges on joint adventures versus individual transactions and will require long account examination. motion granted with $10 costs to abide the event.

New York Barrett Supreme Court Chambers Edward L. Owen Stephen H. Tyng, Jr

Eccentric New York man dies from gas spring mishap

Arthur Schofield 82 a well known eccent ri c character in lower Manhattan found dead in his St Stephen House room. He long lived in downtown hotels and amassed a fortune estimated at 250000 to 500000. He slept in a mattress near the wall and had a string and spring device to regulate gas. The spring broke and caused his death. He will be buried in Boston.

Arthur Schofield St. Stephen House New York Pinckney Street St. Stephen's House Boston

Adams process direct iron making proves successful

Pittsburg January 22 The Adams process now operates at Edgar Thompson steel works and Glenwood Iron mill. Officials say the method overcomes cost fears, with figures showing old process at 38 per ton versus 18 to 70 per ton with the new method. Samples from Glenwood have been shipped countywide.

Pittsburg Edgar Thompson Steel Works Glenwood Iron Mill Glenwood

Armenian General Directorate Behind Dublin Assassination Plot

From Constantinople dispatches a January report reveals a hidden Armenian movement directed from Tiflis by a Russian-backed committee. Martial law spreads through Sanas Van Bitlis Sia Diarbekin Ezercum as 1200 arrests occur. Armenian clergy face distrust while Mussulmans may join Christians in Asia Minor amid harsh governance and taxes.

Constantinople Ie Porte Tiflis Russia Asia Minor Sanas van Bitliss Sia Diarbekin Ezercum Ehuren Porte

Twenty One Individuals Brought Up on Murder Conspiracy

Dublin court arraigned twenty one persons including Town Councillor Carey on charges of conspiring to murder government officers. A government witness testified to a secret organization for assassination with a special committee selecting hit men and instructing secret agents. Farrell claimed revolver delivery and orders to stop the Chief Secretary’s carriage. Bail denied. proceedings adjourned for a week.

Dublin Court Fenian Brotherhood Carey Murphy Farrell Brotherhood Ireland Jim Kelly Joe Drady Phoenix Park Tkall Brady Hanlon Kelly Dupuy Curley Joseph Mullett Mullett

Famine Strikes Donegal Thickly in Irish Coastal Counties

A famine crisis grips Donegal with 3000 in need as grain crops failed after a tornado. Rev Father Gallagher leads a labor relief effort digging drains paid from charity funds while 200-300 daily applicants seek work. Ten shillings left by Trevelyan’s party contrasted with no official aid.

Donegal Ireland Killybegs Glencolumbhill Father Gallagher Trevelyan

Hartington Denies England’s Egyptian Policy Shift

Lord Hartington in London asserts the government did not abandon its predecessors. He claims Salisbury promoted intervention in Lunis, provoking Sultan’s intrigues with Egypt’s military faction and the ensuing insurrection and consequences. He says all powers except France approved of English intervention and France overemphasized dual control. He insists England seeks not sole control of Egyptian finances or government.

Lord Hartington London Lunis Lord Salisbury Egypt France England

Fenian Outrages Reported in Glasgow Explosions

In Glasgow on January 21 three alarming explosions shook the city. A gasometer blast demolished nearby cottages and injured several people. A tin box found by the canal exploded when opened, adding to the day’s peril.

Glasgow

Infernal machine fears plague London amid rail damage blast

The Caledonian railroad shed was blown up causing serious property damage as three explosions are suspected to be Fenian acts though evidence is scant. A London banking firm, C Cooper Hall & Co, failed with liabilities of 400 000. Prince Charles of Prussia dies triggering the postponement of the crown prince’s silver wedding celebration.

Caledonian Railroad London Messrs. C. Cooper Hall & Co Canada Charlies Prussia Charles of Trussia William Germany

France Protests Over Dual Control Abolition in Egypt

Paris protests recall of French controller M. Bredit as France denounces the abolition of dual control in Egypt. Separately, earthquake shocks shake Muricia causing extensive damage to buildings and farmland with reports of severe impact and widespread destruction.

France London Egypt M. Bredit Mapnip Muricia

Stono Inlet fight corrected by Marblehead officer

A Marblehead officer replies to a Globe editor, correcting a Detroit Free Press sourced account of the Stono Inlet engagement near Lagr ville, Charleston, detailing shipboard actions, battery arrangements, casualties, and rebels abandoned siege guns while noting the Pawnee arrived to aid and the enemy’s preparations.

the Globe Stono Inlet D. C United States Marblehead Detroit Free Press Stono Lagarville Charleston 8. C Washington Navy Yard Naval Academy Pawnee Kiawah Reb

Verdict for Sprague in Canonchet ejectment case

A special despatch from Westerly reports the jury found for the defendant ex-Governor Sprague in the Canonchet ejectment proceeding. The decision was rendered on January 19 in Providence.

Providence Westerly Sprague

Beatty Organ Offer Draws Local Crowds in New Jersey

Mayor Beatty of Washington New Jersey promotes a 24 stop organ for 59 delivered to homes, valid ten days. Beatty claims daily factory output of 69 organs and night shifts to fill orders. Boonton Congressman John Hill visited the Beatty Organ Works and praised the enterprise. A Christian Work editorial notes Daniel F Beatty rose from poverty to wealth through fair dealing and prolific output. English pheasants from Reiche head to American estates, with Lorillard buying 100 for his preserve and clubs planning distribution. live quail ship to Germany for release, 200 to Bremen by next steamer.

Beatty Washington, N. J Washington (N. J John Hill Congress Boonton N. J Washington, N.J America New York Reiche Pierre Lorillard Germany

Very Discouraging

A Columbus Globe snippet reports a reporter calling two prominent physicians. A receptionist says someone is in and identifies as the speaker. The caller asks for Dr A in, but the page notes few doctors are present, with polite back and forth indicating a light humorous exchange about availability.

Columbus Globe Dr. A

Democracy and reformer Morse speaks at Hoar dinner

Leopold Morse, a speaker at the Hoar dinner in Washington, says he will begin his term as a civil service reformer and end it as a Democrat. The piece notes the winter theme with Kidney-Wort cures claimed for all seasons and urges a spring course.

Leopold Morse Laaredens Senator Hoar Washington Morse

Finance and commerce in New York on a Saturday afternoon

Bank loans and discounts held steady with a borrower-friendly tilt as idle funds remain ample. Foreign exchange firming, silver surplus debate, and a cautious domestic market frame a wary week. stock prices show limited rise with wall street influence.

State Street Prizeé Corporation New York Messrs. Owens & Merver Boston Stock Exchange Wall Street Marquette, Houghton & Ontonagon New York & New England Eastern Fitchburg Toledo Cincinnati St. Louis Phillips

Boston Markets Spot Quiet Trade Amid Shifts In Commodities

The Boston Daily Globe notes a quiet but steady trading mood across departments as the season progresses. Demand rises for agricultural products, flour, grain, and provisions move ahead of last year while dry goods prepare for spring trade. Shoes and wool prices stay firm, cotton remains inactive, and dairy prices soften. Apple and bean markets show mixed activity, with varied price points and cautious buying.

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Flour and cotton futures mixed on Chicago market report

Saturday notes show flour firm with No 2 and superfine values and strong cotton sales of 729 bales. Futures rest higher by about 45 points with January at 10.026 and July at 10.70, while several commodities including pork bacon and wheat shift in price as markets across Chicago and port stocks adjust.

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Gloucester Fish Market Weekly Prices and Arrivals

Special correspondence reports 6 arrivals from Georges with about 60,000 pounds codfish and 28,000 pounds halibut, plus 340,000 frozen herring from Grand Menon. Market firm with various cod and halibut prices per quintal, fresh halibut, frozen herring, and numerous fish products listed for sale. Includes Boston shipments and miscellaneous byproducts like Tongues, Cheeks, and Skins.

Gloucester Georges Grand Menon Boston

Livestock Markets Report for Brighton and Watertown

Arrivals at Brighton and Watertown for the week ending January 19, 1883 show Western cattle 512, Eastern 70, Northern 483, total cattle 1 065. Western sheep and lambs 9 400, Northern 6, Eastern 0.9 total 15 590. swine 20 429. veals 223. horses 64. Beef cattle prices per 100 lbs live weight list multiple quality grades from extra to Poorest, with several values. Hides and tallow prices given for Bright and country hides, Bright tallow, and hides with weights. Lambskins and other skins priced. bert care and dressed weights appear garbled.

Brighton Watertown Watertowsa

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