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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1884
Page
5
A Chicago reporter recounts Rev. D J McMillan on Mormon power in Utah and across the West. He details polygamy driven population, church control of elections, Endowment House rites, and alleged Danite murders of a Swedish couple. He warns of political dominance and urges drastic reform to curb Mormon influence.
The Tribune prints Judas P. Benjamin’s 1860 letter from Louisiana senator to the British consul in New York. He argues Democrats split, fears Republican rise, and suggests the South may secede or revert to British allegiance, seeking covert British support for this plan.
Captain Cash of Groton proposes a $50,000 reward to prompt six whaling ships to seek out and return Greely and his party from the Arctic. He argues private whalers could beat government efforts, starting by March, costing far less and avoiding inexperienced leadership.
A violent gale rages across Britain and Ireland, wrecking vessels off the southern coast and killing several miners in a Welsh colliery explosion. Storms slow railways in Scotland as imperial affairs unfold with General Gordon directing actions in Sudan.
The Earl of Devon’s tenants in county Limerick offered to purchase 300 of 800 holdings at twelve to sixteen years' value, but the earl rejected them as instigated by Land League agitators. In Paris, a chandelier fell during Bernhardt's Les Dames aux Camelias, causing panic but injuring no one major. Nationalists wounded by police at a Cork meeting in Mallow as authorities dispersed the crowd.
Seventy three members of the Simia crew were rescued by a passing vessel off the Isle of Wight and landed at Dunkirk after the Simia was sunk in the English Channel on Friday in a collision with the City of Lucknow. A number remain unaccounted for.
The remains of Dr Edward Lasker were moved to the Central Synagogue in Berlin. A large gathering of friends relatives and citizens attended. Dr Frederick Kapp will be the principal orator at tomorrow's services.
A fire-damp caused explosion at Perry Craig colliery in Wales this morning. Fifteen men are reported dead and further inquiries suggest more may be trapped.
A Saturday night storm disrupted telegraphic links for about eighteen hours. Paris could reach only Rome by telegraph, with a single functioning wire. Authorities fear extensive property damage in the surrounding countryside.
Lubear defeated W Elliott by four lengths in a £400 rowing contest on the Thames from Putney to Mortlake. The race was witnessed this morning and reported from London.
New York January 27 J K Emmet paid 4000 for Rector the massive St Bernard from Passaic New Jersey owner E R Hearn bringing the dog to New York aboard and later to Albany Rector stands 35 inches high and weighs heavily as a remarkable breed record price for a canine sale is noted with the dogs transfer completed by noon yesterday and Emmet plans to keep him in Albany for a time
Eben J. Beane the leading boot and shoe dealer in Providence made an assignment to Walter B. Vincent at 5 PM. He has done business with New York manufacturers for seven years and has built a $100000 turnover with liabilities under $10000. He expected an extension but creditors refused. Beane says he cannot yet name total liabilities but believes his stock exceeds debts and is confident he can pay all.
A new development in the Bodecker family murder case: authorities report that the killer died by his own hand in Pillsbury after the slayings in St. Louis. The couple had lent their spare apartment to the suspect, who reportedly killed the young wife and her husband before taking own life.
The account describes a young American man of German descent, about 25, medium height and smooth shave, seen entering a room and dragging a body back to the house. A bloody shirt is left and authorities believe this man confessed in connection with a Pittsburgh death by his own action.
Maryland Governor McLane defends proposed labor legislation against Merchants and Manufacturers Association opposition. He argues the eight hours means eight hours actual work, not a full twelve, and stresses benefits to both employers and workers. He cites 19th century debates and warns against reliance on capital for relief, noting likely legislative compromise favored by manufacturers.
James Nott is found not guilty by insanity plea after a crowded Pittsburg trial. The verdict triggered cheers and a brief rush toward the doors while the judge warned restraint. Nott is remanded to jail as a committee will review his mental condition.
In Justice Walsh's Brooklyn court Frank Wright Van Ness, accused of bigamy after marrying Lilla Diaz, appears with two wives present. The district attorney notes the wife wishes to withdraw the complaint to protect her brood, while bail of 1000 dollars is requested to support the family. A threat from Miss Diaz’s brother raises fears of a possible tragedy.
In Elkton Maryland on January 23 Mrs William Hall a once respected mother desperate from poverty attempted to poison her six children with arsenic then took a dose herself. The youngest child and the mother are likely to die while the other five may recover. Investigators found no food and no fire in the home. locals afterward supplied aid.
Fifty five Apache children from the San Carlos agency left Willcox Arizona for Carlisle Training School in Pennsylvania. Dr C G Gwin accompanies the group with Agent Willcox and four chiefs. Lt Parker W West of the Third Cavalry joins to escort them to Carlisle as part of a peace gesture.
Mrs. John Corse of Winchester lost a chatelaine watch valued as a keepsake. An errand boy, Warren Schwaub of A. D. Puffer & Co., found it on Washington Street and returned it to the superintendent of police. Mrs. Corse rewarded him with ten dollars.
A Congregational meeting discusses the United States Mexico relations with Rev William Barrows describing Mexico as the Turkey of America and predicting annexation or conquest by the US or England. The piece argues for mission work, educational and religious outreach in the Southwest and Texas annexation context, highlighting border dynamics and reliance on American values.
A historical table shows total stolen money across occupations in the United States over the past year. Bankers tops the list with about 3.68 million dollars, lawyers appear least often, and other groups like merchants clerks and charity workers report varied totals.
Detroit man William A Crombie recounts a near death episode from kidney disease and a subsequent recovery after using Warner's Safe Cure. The Birmingham Eccentric and Rev. A R Harriett corroborate the tale, urging public awareness and early treatment.
State Street reports no change in money market conditions as loanable funds accumulate. Rates for discounts and interest stay low with prime notes and acceptances scarce. brokers quote paper at 4 to 4.5 percent and call loans on collateral around 8.44 to 8.75 percent. Clearing house figures show weekly exchanges of $64.19 million interest, with bank reserves up by about $2.1 million and excess over legal requirements rising to $19.44 million.
Commercial pages note firmer butter demand with price marks from Northern and Western creameries. Copper and ingot markets ease, while groceries, grains, and freight rates show mixed activity across Chicago to Liverpool routes.
Market notes show futures for wheat corn and oats moving in narrow ranges with slight firmer closes for wheat and cotton. Prices for lard and pork rise modestly while fuels and oils mark mixed results across futures and spot markets in a busy but unsettled session.
Arrivals at Brighton and Watertown for the week ending Friday January 28 show Western cattle 240, Eastern cattle 136, Northern cattle 630, total 2765. Sheep and lambs total 11877 with swine 20182, venison 240 and horses 227. Price details list various grades of beef cattle and hides, tallow and skins with mixed weights and values.
Special correspondence reports little change in fish prices for the week ending January 26. Fresh fish such as haddock and cod show small variations while salt fish markets stay quiet, with diverse prices listed for various species and quantities across wholesalers and regions.
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