Murder at Kirkland Street and Washington Street Cutlery Shop
A tall man described as about 40, drinking, bought a pocket knife after eyeing a fancy dirk at a Washington street cutlery store, then murdered Mrs. Harriet Bell on Kirkland street with nine neck wounds. Police hunted a suspected assailant, questioned Allen Fairclough and others, and traced leads through South End saloons and the Know Nothing crossing. The motive remains unclear with theories ranging from a sudden assault after a quarrel to a mistaken or revenge killing, as detectives pursue the elusive killer.
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Washington Street
Cram
Pleasant Street
Harriet Bell
Willa
Kirkland Street
Brown's
Tremont Street
Henry Baker
Bridge
Shawmut Avenue
Dover Street
Boston & Providence
New York
Vaus
Allen
Joshua Fairclough
Jack Senter
Sharon
Faircloughs
Smith
Mrs. Bell
Unbalanced man blamed in deadly act after drinking
Most investigators believe a tragic error occurred and the killer was mentally unbalanced from excessive alcohol. The remark suggests the deed resulted from intoxication rather than premeditation, indicating a slip in judgment by the individual involved.
Mystery of Mrs Bell Tor Deepens in Boston and New York
The Globe reports exasperating difficulties in tracing the murdered Mrs Bell Tor’s history. Detectives in New York and Boston pursue elusive leads, thwarted by her deceit about identity and early life. Fear of stigma silences witnesses, hindering the case.
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Tor Globe
New York City
New York
Mrs. Bell
Boston
Extraordinary Happenings of Curious News
A Louisville girl risks losing her nasal button after a failed operation to remove it. Nearby, a child with two feet atop its head is born near Elkhart. In San Francisco a Chinese prisoner comforts himself with superstition in a fatal cell. A Lynchburg observer notes birds halting mid flight after a lightning and thunder burst. An Italian proposes tapping Vesuvius basins to end earthquakes and gain oil. A Michigan man owns a cow bearing three calves in under three years. A Toronto hearse axle failure spills a corpse. in Columbus a cow dies after leg injury and a global herd attends the largest cow funeral of the season.
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Louisville
Elkhart
Ind
San Francisco
Lynchburg
America
Vesuvius
Abruzzi
R. Hainer
Burton
Mich
Toronto
Columbus
Broad
Baldwin
Fourth National Bank Defalcation Reported
New York March 13. The Fourth National Bank reveals defalcation by Richard H Cornwall a trusted clerk. He hypothecated about 70000 of securities for loans to fund speculation. Securities recovered at bank cost 70000. Cornwall 65 years old with thirteen years service and a large family. He is ill and unavailable for arrest. The defalcation reportedly extended over months.
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New York
Fourth National Bank
Richard H. Cornwall
O. D. Lalawin
Cornwall
Plainfield
N. J
Widow Victimized by Man Who Robbed Her Credit
Peter Payett, about 50, reputedly married with a family in Holyoke, was arrested in Holyoke and brought to Adams to face embezzlement charges from Lucy Brooks of Adams. He promised marriage, used her credit and pass-book to obtain about $200 in groceries and furnishings, and shipped items to Holyoke before fleeing. Bail set at 600.
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Peter Payett
NortTu Adams
Holyoke
Adams
Lucy Brooks
Pagett
Brooks
New Cotton Mill organized at New Bedford
The Grinnell Manufacturing Corporation formed with 800000 dollars capital to build a cotton cloth mill northeast of the Wamsutta mills. Edward Kilburn elected president. Directors include Kilburn Hathaway Stetson Bennars Pierce Wilcox Macomber Plummer Pierce Jenks. Otis N. Pierce named clerk and treasurer.
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New Breprorp
Grinnell Manufacturing Corporation
Wamsutta Mills
Edward Kilburn
Horatio Hathaway
Thomas M. Stetson
Joseph A. Bennars
Andrew L. Pierce
Thomas B. Wilcox
John W. Macomber
Charles W. Plummer
Otis N. Pierce
New Bedford
Stephen A. Jenks
Pawtucket
Reduction in Coal Prices by Philadelphia and Reading Co
The Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company announced price changes for Eastern coal varieties effective soon. White ash pea drops 20 cents, Schuylkill red ash 10, Lorberry 15, Lykens Valley 35, all sizes of egg and stove coal cut 25 to 35 cents, Brookside chestnut down 15 cents, with Schuylkill red ash chestnut and North Franklin red ash up 10 cents.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Company
Schuylkill
Lorberry
Lykens Valley
Brookside
North Franklin
Fatal Denver Area Rail Accident Reported in Colorado
A Denver & Rio Grande Alpine accommodation train derailed near Hastings coach in Colorado. The engine and tender fell through a bridge, killing passenger Joe Rickie and brakeman Ford. Two other men and two ladies were injured as the bridge and coach were wrecked.
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Denver
Cal
Republican
Buena Vista
Fire Rages Through Winnipeg Businesses Amid Bank of Montreal Fire
A large fire broke out at midnight in McEneany & Curran's grocery, destroying that building and several others. The Bank of Montreal building is now aflame, threatening the main business district if not checked promptly.
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Winnipeg
McEneany & Curran’s
Bank of Montreal
Clutha Brings Speed Crew After Demarara Collision
From St Pierre Miquelon a dispatch reports the barkentine Clutha from Ardrossan arrived with the crew of schooner Speed aboard. Speed belonged to Job Brothers of St John s N F and was en route from Demarara with a cargo of molasses. Ice damaged Speed and her crew abandoned ship.
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St. Joan's
N. F
St. Pierre
Miquelon
Barkentine Clutha
Ardrossan
Job Brothers
Demarara
President to Pardon Mason on Insanity Claim
WaAsaiInTon reports on March 13 that officials expect a presidential pardon for Mason based on insanity at the time of the shooting. The note adds that Guiteau, who wore a new suit, was offered $100 for his old attire by a curiosity buyer, who valued the suit at $160.
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WaAsaiInTon
D. C
Mason
Guiteau
A Lucky Athol Man
Washington March 13 The House committee on patents agrees to report favorably a bill granting Mr Sawyer of Athol Massachusetts twenty five thousand dollars for the use by the government of his patent canister shot.
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Washington
House Committee On Patents
Sawyer
Athol
Mass
Acres Under Water Flooding Mississippi Planters Plight
Reports from March describe a widespread flood crisis along the Mississippi and Arkansas rivers. Levees broke at Pushwataha Landing Mississippi, flooding about 1000 acres farmed by Jenkins Jobes and Simpson. Planters flee to hills as 8000-360000 rations are staged for destitute families across several states.
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Belle
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Ney
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Freare’ Point
Washington, D. C
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la Flore
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Yazoo City
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Washington
Carro
Ill
George Benham
Lincoln
Ohio
Charlestown Mo
Pulaski County
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Hickman
Four towns destroyed by Costa Rican earthquake
New York dispatches report an apalling earthquake in Costa Rica destroying four towns: Alajuela San Ramon Grecia and Kericia. Alajuela province suffered multiple deaths and the devastated survivors seek refuge at home with scarce supplies and aid cues.
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New York
Pansina
Costa Rca
Alajuela
San Raman
Grecia
Kericia
Arrested While Preaching in Maine A Boston Minister Charged
Rev Edward H Ellis a Neponset Mass Baptist preacher held revival meetings across Maine and New Hampshire. He was arrested in North Haven after leaving the pulpit amid a large audience on alleged criminality with Mrs Rose of Thomaston. Authorities report incriminating letters found. Ellis, about 36, has a wife and children in Neponset.
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Edward H. Elis
Neponset
Mass
John KE
Rose
Thomaston
Thlis
Sr. Ellis
Tremont Temple
Boston
Cedar Street
Watadoboro
Friendship
Thowaston
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Sheriff Spaulding
Eills
Lawrence
Nashua
N.hl
Export Trade: Live Stock and Dressed Beef Shipments Rise
Weekly export data shows increases in live cattle and dressed beef landing in foreign markets for the week ending March 11. Prices for American live cattle and dressed beef show little change early week, with later reports noting stronger cattle values and fair demand. Market dynamics include space rates of 70 to 80 shillings, steady premiums, and cautious optimism about exports while West‑ern cattle and home slaughter trends influence prices and potential market pauses.
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London
Liverpool
Voyage hardship and losses endure in Jeannette crew letter
Lieutenant John Danenhower recalls the Jeannette expedition voyage from Bulun to Yakoutsk, describing a grueling 36 day sled journey with dogs reindeer and horses. He notes 13 of 33 crew and officers alive, one dead, and sends Christmas wishes to family and friends.
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WaAs Ninerons
W. W. Danenhower
John Danenhower
Bulun
Lena
Yakoutsk
Danenhower
Lens
New York Failures Reported by Dun and Co
R G Dun & Co reports seven day failures at 148, up from 128. Eastern States 20, Western 41, Middle 21, Southern 44, Pacific 10, New York City q. William Rutter & Co. leather house is the city’s notable failure. W J Magnin Guedin & Co. watch importers halt operations after long erosion from Swiss stock.
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New York
R, G. Dun & Co
Western
Middle
Southern
Pacific
New York City
William Rutter & Co
W. J. Magnin, Guedin & Co
Gould to lose Wabash control, UP to take lines
St Louis interview with a railroad official claims Jay Gould will relinquish control of all Wabash lines west of the Mississippi to Union Pacific managers. St. Louis would become UP’s eastern terminus and regain freight from Southern roads under CP. Also reports Pittsburg fat boy David Navarro died of smallpox after display in the museum. weight over 700 pounds.
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St. Louis
Jay Gould
Mississippi River
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Pittsoung
Penn
David Navarro
Grain exchange opened in San Francisco and multiple 19th century items
A grain exchange was established in San Francisco. Governor Cornell respited Lindram until April 7. Newburg elects Peter Ward mayor by 925 votes, Elmira elects David B. Hill by 360. Mexico City market wreck claimed two Indian victims. Professor Leo danced ten miles in three hours at Ithaca. A New Lisbon boy died choking from worms. Iron Mountain RR offers free transport to flood sufferers. Ohio to receive 100 Crow children for education. Scott Partin captured in Smithfield after a $800 reward. Rowell walking match bet alleged by New York Commercial Advertiser. Woodward charged with 1878 murder in Fond du Lac. Archibald McGillivray defaulter for $45,000. Chilean minister says Peru must cede desert strip. Piedmont stallion sold for $30,000 to Leland Stanford. Greenback platform calls for abolition of national bank notes and funding limits.
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Cornell
New York
Peter Ward
Newburg
N. Y
David B. Hill
Elmira
Mexico
Leo
Ithaca
Truman Tronson
New Lisbon
Wis
Iron Mountain Railroad
Missouri
Ohio
Scott Partin
Smithfield
N. C
Rowell
Charles M. Woodward
Leger
Phalen
Goldentucker
Fond du Lac
George Hewins
Archibald McGillivray
Antigonish County
Supreme Court
Smith
M. Martinez
Peru
Chili
Piedmont
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Ferguson
Mambrino Chief
Chicago
J. 8. Morgan
Leland Stanford
California
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National Bank
Finance and Commerce Review of a Volatile Week
The week closed with a firm money market and active bank demand for accommodations. Rates held at the week's levels with loans 6 1 2 percent for good paper. discounts for prime notes near 4 1 2 percent, collateral loans at 5 1 2 to 6 percent. The clearinghouse reported cross exchanges of 12,660,215 dollars and total weekly balances of 1,505,008 dollars. Wall Street displayed irregular, weak activity with coal stocks driving declines before late-day firmer closes. some banks showed reserves above legal requirements by about 805,875 dollars. Industry notes, coal price pressure, and rumors about Gould circulated, while the domestic market saw mixed activity with limited rallies and ongoing suspensions expected to be temporary.
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Cleartog Uleuse
New York
Messrs. Brown Brothers
Bank of Engand
Wall Street
Lisa
Lake Shore
New Jersey Central
Northwest
Denver
Texas Pacific
Manhattan
Wabash
St. Joseph
Louisville
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Gould
Messrs
Charles A. Sweet & Co
Opening bids for government bonds in New York markets
The report compares March 13 and March 11 government bond bids with notes on titling and yields. Prices for 6s and certificate issues show small shifts, while US Curio curves and other securities move modestly, with several entries around 115 to 129.
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New York
Boston Markets Busy but Cautious Trade March 11
Commercial matters show modest improvements in the distributing trade in Boston with buyers cautious. Dry goods show steady sales, woollens moving, clothing up on last year, boots and shoes unchanged, foreign wool sold, cotton firmer, leather steady, metals weak, flour firmer but not ideal, grains moderate, provisions in demand, groceries steady, butter weak, cheese slow, eggs steady, beans down, potatoes and apples weak with large supplies. Baldwins limited to under three dollars per barrel.
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Boston Daily Grong
New York Markets Saturday March 11 Under Grain and Provisions
Market summary notes a fair demand with slightly higher flour and meal prices. Woolly commodity details include Wheat futures firmer with No 2 mixed at 72 1/2 to 73 1/2 cents, corn steady to modestly higher, oats mixed, and rye quiet. Provisions show pork on the spot at 4 0 5 per bbl, lard active with price advances, and beef and hides dull. Port shipments cited with specified bales and futures nearby for April to December.
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Thanate
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al Oomsl
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City and Western
Ric
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Aary
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Viets
Eberge
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Laertte
Lowoo
Bewara
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Lakey
Matt
Tugoi
WMATA
Dnne
Irocerles
Kioco
Teguayre
Porto Abello
Live Stock Markets Brighton Watertown Week Ending March 11 1882
Arrivals across Brighton and Watertown show Western cattle 124 Eastern 281 Northern 435 total 2542. Sheep and lambs 6800 western 1786 northern 1786 eastern total 11672. Swine 13335 veals 435 horses 126 prices per 100 pounds dressed weight cattle beef grades and hides and tallow listed with varying figures and classifications.
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Brighton
Watertown
Brighton and
Wright
C.sescs Coessensvecsece
Gloucester Fish Market Receipts Show Large Halibut and Cod Arrivals
Special Gloucester market report notes 70,000 pounds halibut 45 from Georges Bank 900,000 pounds codfish and 65,000 pounds halibut from Western Banks 50,000 pounds codfish 12,000 pounds halibut from Grand Menan 52 arrivals 50,000 pounds eel 187,000 pounds halibut 575,000 herring. prices listed for various species and forms including fresh halibut and frozen herring, with market sales details for cod, haddock, mackerel and related fish products.
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Sunday Globe
Gloucester
Georges
Western Hanks
Rgie
Chart of Destiny Instruction Note
A cryptic item mentions sending a colored card or chart to Gypsy Wells in Parkville via Lewig, with a 20 cent rate. Details are sparse and uncertain about context or purpose.
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Gypsy Wells
Parkville
Lewig
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