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Boston Weekly Globe

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1885

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Circular on collecting customs duties prompts tariff input

The Treasury secretary issues a circular to merchants and manufacturers seeking views on tariff reform from ad valorem duties to specific duties. It urges detailed input on feasibility, costs of production, and how current practices evade taxes, asking for information on labor costs in the United States and Europe and the impact on home industries while promising to keep sources confidential.

QuixcTon Secretary of Ury United and Europe

Difficulties Between Postmaster General Vilas and Steamship Lines

July 17 report details President and cabinet decision to withhold the $400,000 Pacific mail subsidy from steamship companies. Vilas rejects the demand for August mail suspension, stating the government handles foreign mail notices and that American lines will regain mail carriage only if terms are resumed. foreign lines promise better service.

Pacific Mail Ivaland

Mark Twains misdirected pension letter tale surfaces

Washington reports a comical mix up involving Samuel Clemens misaddressed letters to General Black and Senator Hawley about a pension claim. Clemens writes jokingly that he has rheumatism not pensionable conditions and suggests Hawley receive a certificate, signing as Mark Twain.

Washington Samuellements Elma N. Y Clement Senator Hawley Exar John C. Black Hawley United Sates L. Clemens Mark Twain

Massachusetts man named consul and interpreter to Glasgow and Nanking

Washington July 16 The President appointed Francis H Underwood of Massachusetts as consul at Glasgow and as interpreter to the United States at Nanking China. Underwood is described as a veteran of the position and will depart for duty shortly.

Washington Francis H. Underpe Massachusetts United States Glasgow China Ton Underwood

Massachusetts Democrats Endorse Local Businessman Author in Congress Bid

Congressman Collins and John Boyle O Reilly, ex Governor Gaston and other Massachusetts Democrats describe a Boston businessman active in manufacturing and an author. His application is endorsed by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Francis Parkman, T W Hig nson, Judge Charles Devens, Henry Perce and others.

Collins John Boyle O'Reilly Gaston Massachusetts Boston Oliver Wendell Holmes Francis Parkman T. W. Hignson Charles Devens Henry Perce

Appointment of G W Martin Postmaster Sparks Tennessee Debate

Washington July 16 The selection of G W Martin as postmaster at Chattanooga Tenn announced yesterday stirs Tennessee politics. A former mailing clerk and loyal Democrat, he was kept by the Republican postmaster for efficiency. Many candidates backed by endorsements competed, Sen Jackson and Sen Harris along with a district congressman backing rivals, yet the President chose an unexpected applicant who submitted a plain application.

Washington, D. C G. W. Martin Chattanooga Tenn Tennessee Martin Jackson Harris Aoe

Fall of John Roach Shocks Navy Circles in Washington

Washington July 19 The announcement of John Roach s failure shocks navy circles and hotel lobbies as fears grow over future complications with the secretary of the navy over unfinished cruisers the Atlanta Boston and Chicago. A prominent shipbuilder recalls Robeson s leverage since 1869 and claims Roach lived on navy favoritism until it was withdrawn.

Washington John Roach Navy Secretary of the Navy Atlanta Boston Chicago Roach Navy Department Robeson Sid Ep UN Aceon Congress

Land Commissioner Sparks Restores Public Land Entry Rights

Land Commissioner Sparks rules to restore entry rights under public land laws and Supreme Court decisions regarding lands withdrawn by the general land office for railroad indemnity. If approved by the interior secretary, millions of acres would return to homestead and other laws, previously kept off the market due to railroad claims.

Sparks Supreme Court of the United States of Lands General Land Office Secretary of the Interior

Appointment of Pension Agent and Postmaster News

Pension Agent Barger in Columbus praised by Ohio Democrats as Governor Hoadly’s renomination pledge ties to federal support. FourthCLASS postmaster appointments include Nanepashemet in Essex County and Fabyan House in Coos County. Whiskey reports show 327 distilleries July 1, Ken tucky output rising while New England’s rum trade shifts toward Kentucky rival distillery growth signals evolving regional distilling dynamics.

Barger Washington Hoadly Ohio Gilbert H. Barger Columbus John G. Thompson Payne Washingaton New England Massachusetts Nanepashemet Essex County Merrill H. Graves F. R. Luce Vermont South Peacham Caledonia County P. McLaughlin S. H. Rowell Waterford Claudius L. Davidson A. Taft East Calais Washington County Benjamin P. White C. R. Dwinnell Underhill Chittenden John T. Monahan Darwin G. French Muntington Centre Same Henry M. Small E. W. Ellis Factory Point Bennington Charles K. Young R. Ames New Hampshire Fabyan Coos County Lewis ©. Boyce H. T. Coolidge East Lebanon Grafton County Frank E. Sargent H. H. Cushing Commissioners of Internal Revenue Kentucky Covington

President appoints US marshals and attorneys nationwide

The President appointed William M. Desmond for the northern district of Iowa Reuben Bb Pleasants for the eastern district of Louisiana Richard Reagan for the eastern district of Texas Charles M Newlin for the district of Delaware John D Burnett for the southern district of Alabama Charles B Hanry for the northern district of Mississippi George E Bird for the district of Maine Alexander Davezac of Kentucky consul at Nantes Also Green a young colored man assigned as assistant observer at Pensacola after initial rejection by General Hazen and later ordered to duty by Secretary Lincoln

Washington United States William M. Desmond Iowa Reuben Bb. Pleasants Louisiana Richard Reagan Texas Charles M. Newlin Delaware John D. Burnett Alabama Charles B. Hanry Mississippi George E. Bird Maine Alexander Davezac Kentucky Nantes Green Hazen Signal Corps Lincoln Pensacola

Cleve land may fill one civilian lieutenant vacancy

Washington July 18 There is growing belief that President Cleveland will fill only one of the nine second lieutenant from civil life vacancies and leave eight open for another year. The exception is thought to be Sergeant Brainerd of the Greely expedition who has been strongly recommended by General Hazen chief signal officer.

Washington Cleveland West Point Brainerd Greely Arty Hazen Ireland Michael Davitt Ulster House of Commons Parnell Lord Randolph Churchill Spain Saragossa Olivier Pain India Pain Rochefort France Egypt Marquis of Salisbury Lord Wolseley Ameer

Washington Raid Forces Virginia Officials Change

Washington reports President plans a purge of Virginia federal officials and replaces Mahone allies with Democrats. Staunton postmaster S. M. Yost, a key Mahone supporter, is removed. The next day Secretary Lamar orders inspector Armstrong to keep the trail open on the trail inquiry.

Washington Virginia Senator Mahone S. M. Yost Staunton Yost Lamar Armstrong

Bayard warns Democrats on office policy in Star report

Washleton July 15 The Star prints a dialogue stating a congressman warned Secretary Bayard against the current administration’s appointments policy. Bayard replies that if only Republicans fill offices, popular government fails, signaling political tensions and potential complications. Inspector Armstrong and General Sheridan are cited in a war department context regarding Fort Supply operations.

Bayard Washleton the Star Star

Northern Pacific opposes government mail service

Wasshmpton July 16 The postmaster at St Paul Minn reports the Northern Pacific railroad is running opposition to the government by creating its own mail system. The postmaster general will consider measures to stop the railroad from conducting such business. Also in Washington July 18 Minor appointments include Samuel N Holliday Jr Missouri and W R Henderson Indiana named assistant superintendents of Yellowstone Park. Allen M Easterly Indiana Hugh Quigley Ohio N B Wharton Ohio Joseph N Smithie Arkansas and John Jones New York named special agents for the general land office.

Wasshmpton St. Paul Minn Northern Pacific Railroad Washington Samuel N. Holliday, Jr Missouri W. R. Henderson Indiana Yellowstone Park Allen M. Easterly Hugh Quigley Ohio N. B. Wharton Joseph N. Smithie Arkansas John Jones New York General Land Office

Maine and Vermont postmasters named in fourth class list

Washington reports the Maine and Vermont delegations aided by Mr. Smalley in appointing fourth class postmasters. Maine appointments include West Garland Edwin Beance Clamon and Henry C Hold en, with several incumbents replaced or resigned. Vermont picks Wes ton Rip Lyndon Weeks Adams Weeks and others with some resignations and removals noted. Also Whit ney orders Navy Department employers to 30 days paid leave per year, with discretionary extra leave for illness.

Washington Maine Smalley Vermont West Garland Edwin Beance J. C. Lawrence Clamon Frank &. R Henry L. Wheeler Millbridge Joel F. Fenwick Siice George R. Smith Charleston Henry C. Holden Thomas J. Peakes Weston Seymour H Rip C. W. Sprague Lyndon John M. Weeks Clarence D. Whitcomb Danby Oscar A. Adams O. G. Grime Bindonville George Y. Weeks E. T. Jacobs Pawlet Charles E. Taylor D. Bushell West Rutland James J. Leonard J. L. Gilmore Lower Cabot Charles Perkins Nathaniel Perry Mr. Jacobs Richmond

Washington Notes From July 14 Political Shuffle

Secretary Tooker resigns to avoid hindering the administration. President appoints Larner B. Harrison as Pacific Railway director and Edward F. Noyes declines near Cincinnati. Maurice F. Holaharmo named New York chief of customs division. Post Office deficit for quarter ends March 31 at 1,065 p. 33, and full-year near 6 million. Kimball to reorganize mints and assays to save cost. Patent Office receipts March to June total 420,700 versus 406.8 in 1884. Charles W. Sela named Hot Springs superintendent. L. D. Sale named Patent Office librarian. Five treasury clerks discharged to slim force. Carlisle swears in Warder.

Washington Tooker Territory Montana Larner B. Harrison Cincinnati Pacific Ratiway Edward F. Noyes Naugpat Bank C Nati Lam HH United States District Crorney Seneyington Annin Sonar Maurice F. Holaharmo Commissioner of Customs Auditor of the Treasury Post Office Department Kimball Int Patent Office Charles W. Sela Gee Hot Springs Hamlin L. D. Sale Michigan Comptroller’s Office of the Treasury Carlisle Luther Order Jeffersonville Doorie Warder

General Grant Feels Refreshed After Restful Night

At Mount McGregor General Grant slept well and reported feeling considerably more refreshed this morning. A fair but not strong pulse was observed, and while mood remains low, the doctor hopes last night’s rest will put him in a better humor for work.

Mount McGregor Grant

City Death Toll Surges as 600 of 1019 Are Children

New York records 1019 weekly deaths with over 600 under five. Board of Health notes peak mortality for the year and heat wave fatalities, as daytime shade temperatures reach up to 95 degrees after 20 heat prostrations, five of which proved fatal.

New York Board of Health

Murdered for his money the confidant charged with death

Torton, July 18. John Fry, 23, arrested near Topton by County Detective Kerschner, charged with murdering Jacob Walb, an nearly 60 year old recluse who lived one mile south of Topton. Walb disappeared ten days ago amid a stolen horse incident. Detectives Ressler and Kerschner found grounds for the arrest after inspecting Walb’s lonely dwelling. Remains’ disposition unknown.

Torton Penn John Fry Kerschner Jacob Walb Topton Walb Opton Ressler Reading Fry

Iceberg Encounter Reported by Steamers in North Atlantic

The steamers Boston City from London and Venetian from Liverpool arrived yesterday. While at latitude 48 08 and longitude 51 25 on Thursday the Venetian passed a large iceberg, about 2200 feet wide and 400 feet long, in a vessel track, posing a major navigation hazard. A smaller iceberg was spotted about three miles north.

Boston City London Liverpool

Disastrous hail storm ravages Dakota wheat fields

A hail storm crossed five of the county's best wheat-growing sections near Grand Forks Tuesday night moving southeast. The storm carved a four mile wide path and the loss is estimated at 10,000 acres or 100,060 bushels.

Dakota Grand Forks D. T

War Rumors and Irish Politics in a Turbulent Week

The week mixes war rumors and peace talks as tensions with Russia flare briefly then subside. Irish issues dominate, with the Munster Bank failure causing panic, land bill debates, and Parnell’s motions sparking Liberal-Conservative tension. Spain, Egypt, and Afghanistan frontier unsettled, with officers reporting on Herat and Salisbury-Russia talks shaping the narrative.

Mass Meeting of Women in London Seeks Reform

A mass meeting in Princess Hall London considered protecting young girls from vice echoing Pall Mall Gazette findings. Mrs Booth and others urged stricter laws, repeal of the contagious diseases act, raising age of consent to 18, and sending its record to the House of Commons. Louis Jennings to contest Stockport seat in Tory interest. In Spain cholera deaths reach 764 with 1864 new cases. Valladolid reports first cases.

Pall Mall Gazette London Munster Bank of Cork Tre Dublin Ireland William Shaw M. P Parnell Tmere Princess Hall Pall Mall Booth House of Commons Spain Valladolid

President’s blunt reply ends push for patronage

The Washington report says a senator and three representatives urged President Cleveland to appoint a friend. The President revealed the man had been in Washington since March 4 and would meet him. He stated that anyone idle at home will neglect the government and that he does not want idlers in public service.

New York the Herald Washington

Novel fire powered groundhog hunt shocks New Jersey

John Mackerly of Pellettown Sussex county New Jersey has devised a turtle driven method to chase ground hogs. A lit candle wick inside a turtle shell heats its tail and the flame pushes the turtle into a ground hog burrow. The ground hog flees the hole and is hunted, then rest and repeats. The system reportedly revolutionizes hunting in that part of Jersey.

Mipptrrows N. Y John Mackerly Pellettown Sussex County N.J Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Jersey

Refusal to Stand Up by Cheyennes Before Sheridan

General Sheridan ordered a roundup of all Cheyenne Indians on the reservation to count them as a census had not been conducted for years. The chiefs refused a headcount, causing tension as leases and upheaval in the tribe’s leadership divide opinions. Powderface backs continuing leases while Stone Calf and other young leaders oppose.

Rose Sheridan Powderface Arapahoes Stone Calf Ascore Penlon Kansas Hunter St. Louis Fenlon

Oldest Democrat Potter Celebrates 101st Birthday in Willow Grove

Bripeerton New Jersey July 19 101 year old Michael Porter of Willow Grove marked his birthday with family and friends. Born in Germany July 18 1784 his long life included church service as sexton for sixty years and a consistent Democratic voter. President Cleveland sent a congratulatory letter read at the Willow Grove church noting Potter as the oldest Democrat and urging devotion to American freedom. Potter expressed readiness to die and asked when the Lord would come.

J.T. Nixon Congress Mr. Cleveland Cleveland Willow Grove Schoolmaster Executive Mansion Washington D. C V. Camm Sin Potter Young Grove Cleveland

French teacher Cyprien Reneaux dies at Boston hotel

Avocusta July 16 report states Cyprien Reneaux a Ber litz School of Languages teacher at 154 Tremont Street Boston died in his Hotel North room at 1230 after a day of indisposition. A student and clerk forced entry found him in back of door unclothed and unresponsive, moaning before death.

Avocusta Cyprien Reneaux Berlitz School of Languages Tremont Street Boston Hotel North Reneaux

Wealth Beauty and Domestic Discord in Sherman Niece Divorce

New York reports seven years after Mary Frances Hoyt, niece of General Sherman, wed James R. Raymond in Baltimore. The Hoyt heiress, valued at millions, faces divorce amid claims of infidelity and neglect. The couple lived in Baltimore and New Jersey before separating, with proceedings begun in Westchester County and King County, Iowa, set for September.

New York Washington Brooklyn General Sherman Capital Mary Frances Hoyt Samuel N. Hoyt Miss Hoyt James R. Raymond Baltimore Sherman Tecumseh Hoyt New Jersey Raymond Park Place Westchester County Kinge County LO 1 Mr. Raymond

Relief Cruise of the Alert Interrupted Twenty One Days Prisoner

The Alert, en route from Halifax on relief duty for a Hudson Bay station, met heavy ice in the St Lawrence and Blanc Sable area. Pack ice thirty five miles wide blocked Nachrak, delaying entry north of Cape Best for twenty one days. Sheathing was damaged by hoes, docked for repairs at St Johns before resuming voyage.

St. Jonas N. F Halifax Hudson Bay St. Lawrence Blanc Sable Labrador Nachrak Cape Best St. Johns

Riel and Defence Pursue Dumont and Dumais Evidence

In Araina NWT on July 20, negotiations to bring Gabriel Dumont and Dumais from Monta for Riel’s defense proceed. Dumont approves attendance. court protection guaranteed. Defense gains many half breed witnesses at Batouche. General Middleton arrives as an early witness at Regina. Catholics condemn Riel for missing mass at St. Lonitace barracks led by Father Dugas.

Araina N. W.T Riel Gabriel Dumont Dumais Monta Wll Dumont Batouche Middleton Regina St. Lonitace Dugas

Serious Trouble Growing From One Prophetess of Sierras

Mariana Muriatta widow of Joaquin Muriatta the famed bandit and self styled prophetess of the Sierras may face criminal charges in Fresno county as details emerge from Contua canyon. A visit by Delphina Larona and family preceded a prophecy about a homecoming with crying and the couple’s child fell ill and died shortly after. An inquest is under way and observers fear poisoning allegations as the motive to gain notoriety.

San Francisco Mariana Muriatta Joaquin Muriatta Sierras Contua Canyon Fresno County Delphina Larona Mariana Teir

Government passes Northwest disarming bill after tense debate

Ottawa reports the bill disarming Northwest settlers clears third reading amid opposition. Critics say stripping settlers of arms endangers families from Indians feared to be on the warpath. Officials worry immunity may worsen as people avoid moving into the region with lawless elements. The rebellion's full impact remains to be tallied.

Ottawa Blake P Ony Silas

Parliament to Vote Extra Funds for Northwest Uprising

Tonight Sir John Macdonald will seek Parliament's vote for 2,300,000 more to cover expenses and losses from the uprising. The treasury demand will continue as sufferers seek reimbursement, with a commission to investigate claims and provide relief to those reported in starving condition.

Sir John Macdonald Parliament

Rioting in Cleveland and Coal Mine Violence in Pennsylvania

Rioters attacked a Cleveland mill after a strikers meeting with police countering and several leaders captured. A deputy sheriff failed to quell the crowd while clashes left four policemen injured and one death attributed to heart failure amid the unrest. In Pennsylvania, Hampton Coal Company mine workers accepted pay cuts, then a violent incline car accident wrecked the coal tipple, halting operations for a week.

Cleveland Hampton Coal Company Williamsburg Penn

Roach Shipyard Assigns for Creditors in Heavy Debts

John Roach and Son, famed shipbuilders of the Dolphin and other vessels, filed papers Saturday to assign for creditors. Liabilities may reach 3 to 4 million dollars, offset by unfinished ships, machinery, and lumber. Creditors include George Quintard, George Wood, and Albany interests. government risk cited with Dolphin dispute.

John Roach & Son Dolphin United States Sien Best Joach Georg Quintard New York George E. Wood Stamford Conn Mr. Rowland New Brunswick N. d Ici Prymaedy Nels My. Roach Pechanica Sorge W. O. Senna Waliaes Roach Anton Nidge Leviert Roach Patens

Church Scandal in Gainesville Texas Exposed

In Gainesville Texas a Baptist minister Rev J F Lilly faced scandal with Mrs Barrington wife of elder J P Barrington. A church trial ended in acquittal but lingering suspicions grew after Barrington’s morphia related death in Indian Territory. Mrs Barrington confessed affair and elopement plan. Lilly admitted culpability amid claims of possible foul play and a dangerous flight by Sally Barrington.

Gainesville Texas J. F. Lilly J. P. Barrington Barrington Lilly Sally

The Burning of Patrick Flaherty and the Death of His Wife

Prrrspura reports a tragedy as Patrick Flaherty of Diamond Street McKeesport dies after his clothes catch fire from a lamp igniting oil His wife Mrs Flaherty and their five children react with shock as neighbors discover the scene The event ends in the loss of both parents leaving five orphans

Patrick Flaherty Diamond Street McKeesport

Mormon Convention Nominates Full Utah Ticket

The Mormon convention in Saut Laxi Utah nominates a complete legislative ticket including John Taylor and George Q Cannon sons. All candidates pledge fidelity to church and avoid objectionable actions. Separate: Rev Dr Irenaeus Prime dies in Manchester Vermont. long-time editor of New York newspapers.

Saut Laxi Utah John Taylor George Q. Cannon Washiba H. Howard Eanee Sratepalen Someboe

Ex Secretary McCulloch discusses finances and silver

Ex Secretary of the Treasury McCulloch is quoted on the government’s financial state. He argues no immediate alarm, notes production exceeds consumption, discusses gold and silver dynamics, and calls for halting small denomination US notes to shift use toward silver while awaiting European moves. He cautions public worry over demonetization while urging careful balance.

WaAshington the Treasury McCulloch Great Britain Germany France Latin Union Treasury United States England Europe New York Congress Samuel J. Tild Cleveland Co’ Congress

Murdered Cowboys Reported on Cherokee Strip Range

Fort Supply dispatch finds two cowboys murdered and staked to the ground on the Y. S. range in the Cherokee strip. Indians show excitement over Fort Reno and anticipated arrival of Generals Sheridan and Miles. White men question possible arming and disarming moves. Rivers are high hindering troop movements. Generals Sheridan and Miles expected hourly.

Wrenrra Kan Daily Eagle Cheyenne Fort Supply Y. S. Range Cherokee Strip Y. S Fort Reno Sheridan Miles Sheri Miles

Foreigners in Mexico Questions of Finance and Trade

City of Mexico reports a lively debate over Anglo Mexican finance and trade ties. European circles favor alliance with England, London capital seeks influence over central railroads, and England may back Mexico to tap growing trade and debt consolidation. French circles value Mexico’s friendship for access to the Panama route.

City Mexico United States England London Tehuantepec Panama Canal

Homer Cat Left on This in Brooklyn Eagle Drama

A fragment from the Brooklyn Eagle features Penelope and Homer Cat characters in a playful dialogue about embroidery and social scenes. The scene references Ithaca, Ulysses, and comic exchanges, reflecting whimsical literary flavor.

Homer Burdette Brooklyn Eagle Penelope Ithaca Ulysses

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