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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1885
Page
5
A London banquet toast praises the United States and Britain as future leaders of liberty. John Bright's remarks extol free trade, cross Atlantic intermingling of manufacturers, and a shared destiny for England Canada Australia and the United States.
James J. Riley of New Orleans reports his 18 year old brother died from a brutal whipping at Crew Lake convict camp on the Vicksburg Shreveport Pacific railroad in Mississippi. The boy, sentenced for larceny, pleaded for mercy as guards and four convicts restrained him. He died after transfer from the pillory to the hospital. Riley alleges abuse by a guard known as Joe the butcher and notes false letters claimed to be from his brother.
Mary Catherine Kuhn, 18, fatally shot Chief of Detectives T. J. Boasso near Rampart and Antoinette streets after an alleged fraud involving a forged marriage certificate. Kuhn surrendered, claimed Boasso deceived her about a legal ceremony, and fled in a cab. Boasso is reported in critical condition at a hospital.
The Genesta, a 90 foot cutter built by HENDERSON BROTHERS at Patrick on the Clyde, measures 81 ft waterline, 15 ft beam, 11% ft depth of hold and 13% ft draught. Carrying seventy tons of lead, she has teak and elm planking with steel frames and coppered hull, and features a hinged bow sprit, steel scuttles, and ample racing accommodations including a light saloon and ladies cabin. In charge of C Carter, the yacht is owned by Sir Richard Sutton and party with crew, steward, and captain ready for racing days.
In New York on July 15 the Priscilla, funded by J. G. Bennett and W. P. Douglas, raced a friendly trial against the Mischief from Sandy Hook to Stapleton. The Priscilla won by twenty five minutes, with Mischief earning top honors in the regatta.
General Howard reports warning of a Mormon outbreak on the 24th as Saints mark the Utah trek anniversary. President orders all posts in the western Platte Department to be ready for any emergency.
General Schofield, commander of the Missouri division, says there has been correspondence about a Mormon uprising on the 24th. He notes tension over polygamy laws and asserts readiness to quell any disturbance with no special precautions planned for the anniversary.
Joseph Kist, known in local aquatic circles, escaped police last week and again jumped from the unpaved roadway between 5 and 6 pm yesterday. He plunged more than ninety feet into the Mississippi, drifted downstream to near the foot of Chanteau Avenue, about a mile from the bridge, and made a safe landing.
In Hammond's bay Mich July 19 fishermen recovering nets found a capsized yacht about twenty feet long filled with water and provisions. A dead body of a young man lay inside the boat and authorities believe others were aboard and perished.
A four pound black bass caught by T. J. Manley at Podunk pond East Richele with a fly and a 7 ounce B. F. Richols split bamboo fly rod is shown in the window at J. P. Lovell's Sons 147 Washington street.
William Brennan a 46 year old silversmith turned grocer’s collector was blinded by a blow in 1880. After failing cures in New York and New Haven he was treated by Dr Brown of Oliver Street and suddenly recovered some vision. Brennan’s wife and six children rejoiced as the long period of darkness ended. He said he would not trade sight for any amount of money and hopes to improve further.
General Sherman visited Chicago on his way to Lake Minnetonka and praised the administration for treating soldiers fairly. He declined writing a Century article, saying his Memoirs already cover the topic, and suggested General Grant’s piece could be valuable for assessing officers by overall army value. He noted Confederate Century articles contained bias.
Ottawa July 15 The question of American citizenship for Louis Riel complicates the case. If tried as an alien he would have faced court martial, but he has been handed to civil authorities. Trial set for July 20 may be postponed as crown prosecutors decide a course. Sympathizers in the United States are aiding his defense fund. It is likely he will not be hanged, and may escape to Ontario to avoid extradition.
Avacusta Maine July 16 A Readfield couple’s life reveals Joel Jose kept his insane wife confined in a derelict shanty for eight years. Authorities found the woman naked, dirty, cowering in a corner amid a straw tick and a torn quilt, with a hog pen nearby. She is 51 and once owned property. Neighbors had known but stayed silent.
General Simon B Buckner and General Grant spoke at Mount McGregor. Grant wrote that peace might follow after long war, noting harmony between sections and a wish for perpetual peace at home and national strength to deter foreign trouble.
Minnie Dealy, called the wickedest woman in Chicago, was sent to Joliet penitentiary for a year after a guilty verdict for pocket picking. At about 20, she appeared in white, described as innocent and pretty, with a long history of arrests but no prior punishment, aided by charm and police connections. Her photo had never appeared in rogues galleries.
On Wednesday in West Wrentham Walter Grant tried to move a barrel blocking a path. The barrel held a hornet nest and the insects attacked, throwing his horses into a run. Grant fell onto mowing machine knives, receiving injuries to his shoulder and scalp but survived after treatment.
A Rockland Texas youth, eager to wed, took arsenic yesterday in front of the home of a young Erie woman he planned to marry. The incident follows a society note from Texas that selected a local lady for marriage.
A young couple planned marriage next Wednesday but trouble arose when a younger sister forged an invitation. The man visited, was expelled, returned, and consumed arsenic on the doorstep. The poison was later pumped out and friends were notified by telegram.
A New York woman, Mrs. Matthews, is hailed as Cape May’s belle this summer, eclipsing Baltimore and Philadelphia beauties. She stayed at the Stockton with her maid, drew curiosity, and spoke of Monaco in 1882. Her husband Charles A. Matthews died by suicide in Philadelphia in 1883 after a theater outing.
July 19 at Grand Pacific Hotel General Sherman said he is a soldier not a politician and will travel to Lake Minnetonka for a reunion of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee. He discussed Wade Hampton and Imboden, praised Grant, Sheridan, and Indians policy with cautious optimism about a long illness for Grant.
London July 15 Sarah Bernhart known for escapades attracted attention as her Richmond hotel stay ended in farce. A late train left her stranded and a cabman refused to proceed. A returning fire engine was hired to haul her to the hotel with cheers from firemen and the engine bell trampling through the night.
New York July 19 About 1 o clock this morning John Foley a mechanic sleeping on his porch awoke to find his clothes on fire from head to ankles. Neighbors and police extinguished the blaze but he suffered burns to his legs and hands. Investigators believe unknown persons poured kerosene on his clothes and set them alight. Police search for the perpetrators.
Hartrorp reports in July that Milford, Wellington and Union will yield strong crops. About 650 to 600 acres in three towns may average 15 bushels of shelled corn per acre, 800 acres of oats should reach at least 22 bushels per acre, and 70 000 bushels of potatoes from 1200 acres with 20 000 too small for market. Hay is decent, rye may be light, apples and pears are fair, peaches fail, and tobacco is strong with 1600 to 2000 pounds per acre.
In Atlanta, July 17, before Judge Emory Speers, William E. Dodge of New York sues seventy eight Georgia farmers in ejectment. Dodge county heir claims to own all lands in a full county valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars where defendants have long occupied. Judge Speers has withheld ruling pending decision.
A Norristown Herald note mocks the Bland dollar as a weight to test letters, claiming it weighs within a fraction of an ounce. It suggests tramps paste the dollar in their hats as a satirical jab at the new rules.
The weekly money market is unchanged with prime notes at 8 3 4 percent and mercantile paper around 4 4 percent. Call loans at 2 1 2 percent, bank balances at 2 percent. Clearing house receipts total 11,064,609 yesterday and 68,411,151 for the week. New York funds discounted at 6 cents per 1000. Stock and bond quotes list varied yields while general commodity prices reflect dull oil and steady hay and hides markets.
Market notes show improving fall outlook with firmer corn and flour futures. Butter remains dull, apples and beans vary, coal and eggs steady, mackerel and fish supplies uncertain amid price moves. Major firms Orrick and Boston Daily News cited for commercial market summaries.
Weekly arrivals for Brighton and Watertown through Friday July 17 1885 report cattle totals 2618 with Western 2070 astern 41 Northern 407. sheep and lambs 16590 Western 14590 Eastern 85 Northern 1715. swine 12818 veals 874 horses 908. Beef cattle prices by quality range from 300 to 650 dressed weight with stated grades. hides tallow and skin prices listed for local markets.
NEW YORK MARKETS Saturday July 18 reports quiet demand for flour and meal due to heat. Cotton futures closed slightly lower with July firmer, various months listed. Grain futures rose on Hessian fly damage fears. new red wheat and corn prices noted. Provisions and dairy items described with modest firming. Petroleum, naval stores, and ocean freight also summarized with price ranges and sales.
Gloucester port notes a week of high fish receipts with codfish and mackerel leading. Prices remain low, fresh and salt fish markets are steady, with detailed quotations for Georges Bank and Grand Bank codfish and halibut, plus various smoked and prepared products.
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