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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1887
Page
8
A historical note argues three factors pervert public mind and treats Jacob Sharp's court case as a public lesson. It asserts innocence until proven guilty for every man, framing a civic discourse around due process and media influence.
A historical tirade denounces media bias against Jacob Sharp, denouncing press tactics that sway juries and judges. The speaker laments erosion of judicial independence, warns of press inflamed public opinion, and recalls Judge Nelson as a model of fair, untethered justice.
New Knights of Labor constitution approved by about three fourths vote with a separate national trade assemblies clause. Key changes empower the general executive board on strikes and disputes and set a two year term. German-dominated locals largely opposed the anti alcohol clause, many assemblies face suspensions or revocation for violations.
New York June 29 Local assemblies in the city plan to refuse work under the Knights of Labor new constitution until formal adoption by the General Assembly in Minneapolis. They argue changes require 60 day local submission and two thirds approval. locals were told to accept or reject as a whole, raising objections to the vote and powers of the general executive board.
Washington notes that the last day of the current fiscal year will bring new appropriations and a shift in finances. Revenue averages near $1,000,000 daily with large debt reductions and a treasury surplus shrinking. Customs and internal revenue totals are set for near record highs, while imminent expenditures include $19.7 million in bonds and $12 million in pensions.
New York June 29 The State board of charities opened an inquiry at City Hall into the department of charities and correction. It reports a 1000 capacity building housing 1400 patients with many in unsuitable outside buildings. Wards of 45 capacity hold nearly double that number of violently insane persons with only five attendants. Food is said to be insufficient in both age and quantity. President Simmons says the board of apportionment refused needed funds.
New York June 29 The Tribune Baltimore special says Cardinal Gibbons yesterday declared Dr McGlynn mistaken in supposing the Holy See intends sending a nuncio to the United States or that such an intention exists The impression may have come from a Catholic prelate who once preached about a papal ambassador at Washington He acted on his own responsibility without church leaders knowledge or sanction.
Washington June 29 The secretary of the navy invites proposals for three heavy six inch breech loading rifled cannon capable of firing 100 pound projectiles at a muzzle velocity of at least 2000 feet per second.
Portlanxo Me July 1 Hon Bion Bradbury died at his residence after a rapid decline. A long public career, his leadership of Maine Democratic party and service as lawyer and legislator are remembered. Quietly respected, his death ends a storied career with strong public ties.
Dr. C Warren Hackett of Belmont N H died last week after years as a physician and drugstore owner. A A Talmage general manager of the Wabash system died in his private car near Peru Ind on the 29th alt. Mrs Julia Kean Fish daughter of Peter Kean and granddaughter of John Kean born 1816 in Ursino N J active in Episcopal charities and Civil War relief. Captain Joseph Irish U S Revenue Marine Service died in Providence. former commander of the Samuel Dexter and the Grant. Chief Engineer Henry Snyder Navy superintendent of State War and Navy department buildings died in Washington from a lung hemorrhage.
Washington rumors from the Interior Department report a large shortage found in the accounts of the late Dr. Levi Bacon financial clerk of the Patent Office. He allegedly advanced funds to clerks to be deducted from salaries on payday. seven clerks remain in government service and will likely be collected.
A San Antonio report notes rumors of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe purchasing the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass railway. It claims bonds totaling about 1.5 million dollars were sold by President Lott in New York and Boston at prices around 99 and 92.
Seventy four million dollars were paid in pensions to ex soldiers and sailors of the Civil War in the just ended fiscal year. A record 112,840 claims were allowed, the highest since 1866 aside from that year. The report notes large volumes of correspondence, daily mail, and staff counts, with a critical view of veto battles over pension reform and praise for General Black’s management of the pension office.
E J Baldwin known as Lucky Baldwin sues the St Louis Fair Association in Circuit Court claiming race horse Volante beat Tyrant as the purse of 4100 was contracted. Baldwin says only 2050 was paid and seeks the remaining amount arguing a special contract and non walkover rules. Haggin declined to start, race led to dispute.
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