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Newspaper

Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1881

Page

5

The Dead Czar Preliminary Inquiry in Murder Case

The initial inquiry into the murder of the Czar was concluded yesterday and minutes handed to Procurator Muravieff. The defendants set for trial before a state tribunal include Nicolai Roussakoff who confesses to throwing a bomb Anarei Teleskoff who aided in preparations Timofei Michaeloff who resisted and shot a policeman and a woman pawed Hesse Heifmann charged as an accomplice of Navrotsky who killed himself when police entered his house.

Roussakoff Hesse Heifmann Navrotsky

Deadly Nihilistic Plot Unfolds In St. Petersburg Lodgings

Police uncover a suicide and a slain man at Roussakoff's lodgings as a woman warns of a dynamite device. They seize explosive shells and a revolutionary proclamation implicating two would-be perpetrators. A separate blast plot unfolds near St. Prevensoutts with a mined milk shop digging toward the czar’s palace, ending in a self-inflicted gunshot. The report discusses imperial measures, peasant land reforms, and a proposed assembly of notables, with M. Pobellonostzeff guiding actions and Crown Prince Vladimir slated for future leadership.

ST. Petenseuns Roussakoff St. Prevensoutts Czarewitch Nawiezkis

Nihilist Letter Details 1881 Assassination Share

A Geneva letter printed in Intransigeant cites a Nihilist fund of 400000 francs seized after the Winter Palace plot. It says warnings to the Emperor were ignored and the assassination was decided, with explosives misdirected toward London. It notes the bombs were prepared by women and disputes a Nihilist named Roussakoff. Rochefort wagers on a future Russian constitution.

Paris Geneva Winter Palace Revolutionary Party Sd Inst London St. Petersburg Roussakoff Rochefort Alexander III Russia McVickar Chicago Board of Health Alexander Emperor William Prince Bismarck McVicckar Napoleon Kerderosky Mc. Vickar Baron Budberg Millione Cossac

War talk follows czar murder in Milwaukee interview

German socialist speakers Fritzsche and Viereck in Milwaukee after the czar’s death predict that the assassination will ignite a conflict between Germany and Russia. They argue the czarevitch acted to target Germans in Russia and say war is needed to pacify Russia’s unrest, with Moltke’s legacy guiding German confidence. The pair foresee liberalism and radicalism advancing, though not directly from the event.

Czar Czarewitch Germany Russia Messrs Yritzsche Viereck Faneuil Hall Milwaukee Fritzsche Czarevitch Winter Palace France Prussia Napoleon the Great Moscow Moltke Europe

Reforms and foreign policy under Emperor Alexander III

Speculation on Alexander III policy focuses on Russian self government and curbing centralization, while promoting Slav interests without vast territorial aims. The Daily News reports on press freedom after the Czar’s assassination and notes various international reactions, including Rochefort’s Geneva visit and Berlin concerns over Socialist law.

Russia Germany Austria-Hungary Alexander III The Daily News Lespos Freiheit Freedom London Czar Europe Prince Lobanoff Earl Granville Peioner England Granville Bne

Siberian Showers Buried Lines as Snow Blockades Persist

Despatches from the West report severe snow blockage crippling rail lines from Marcus to Sioux City. Bridges and cuts are buried under twenty feet of snow. 100 workers on the St Paul line demanded higher wages. Snow blindness and widespread suffering hinder fuel, provisions, and transport across Iowa Minnesota and surrounding states.

Curiaco Jeffreys Illinois Central Sioux City Marcus Sleepy Eye St. Paul Qne St. ‘Ant Company Union Pacific Omaha Freemont Cureaco Sp. m Weather Bureau Texas Monay Vennor Missouri River Buffalo Memphis OnHhaco Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Rock Island Northwest

Disastrous Benzine Explosion Kills New York Store Proprietor

Charles Foster, proprietor of a lampana oil store at 47.5 Pearl Street, was fueling benzine when it ignited and exploded. He was severely burned as flames engulfed the building and firemen were blown clear by a canister blast. Several bystanders were hurt and the loss is estimated near 7000 dollars. Foster is expected to die from injuries.

New York Charles Foster Lampana Pearl Street Foster

Paupers on a Strike in London Workhouse Laundry

Eighteen inmates of St. Giles Workhouse laundry refused to work after tea and sugar rations were stopped. Twelve agreed to resume tasks, six remained in custody, with two others volunteering to assist if provisions returned. The judge sent all eighteen to prison for fourteen days each.

London Daily News St. Giles

A Case of Ingratitude from Bos ton

A Boston resident at 3 Sharon Street adopted a homeless boy years ago. The youth, educated and cared for as a son, stole 200 dollars while the benefactor was away, then bought a ticket at Central Wharf to Baltimore. The incident ends with the boy leaving town.

Boston Sharon Street Central Wharf Baltimore

Notorious Mrs Lyons Fires at Detroit Millionaire in Blackmail Claim

The woman known as Sophie Levy and wife of Ned Lyons, famed for past misdeeds in Jackson, attempted to shoot George Hendrie, president of the City Railway Company, after demanding support for a bastardy suit. Clerks intervened. Hendrie restrained her until police. She refused to speak at the station, claiming corroboration would come after trial. She may flee town.

Drerrorr Mrs. Lyons Kate Loranger Sylvan Alas Hapgood Smith Lockwood Heston Twenty-third Street George Hendrie City Railway Company City Railway Hendrie Hally Central Police Station Evening News Jackson Micah Sophie Levy

Renowned tactician takes own life amid revision work

General Upton committed suicide in his bed in San Francisco last week after growing morbid about his military tactics manuals. He had been revising his books, feared incompleteness, and left a letter to relatives saying he could not finish and sought peace with God while suffering a recent neuralgic attack.

San Francisco Upton Bulletin Hasbrook

Defalcation Scandal Shocks Winchester NH Bank Leader

Ellery Albee, Ashuelot Savings Bank cashier at Winchester New Hampshire, is a $100000 defaulter. A respected lawyer and former state senator, he faces a town stirred by rumors and questions about where the funds went, amid his property transferred to bondsmen and a wife denying funds exist.

Winchester, N. H Ellery Albee Ashuelot Savings Bank Winchester Albee

Grant fund circle reports $260000 pledged and paid

In New York on March 21 George Jones issued a circular to Grant fund subscribers announcing the full $260,000 promised, with $216,000 already paid. The funds, invested for General Grant’s benefit, will yield about $15,000 annually. About three-quarters come from twenty eight individuals, including two at $25,000 each and others at $10,000 to $1,000.

New York George Jones

Farmer Joe Biggs Killed by Storm Crack in Farm Grave

During a violent Wednesday storm Frorexen New Jersey area farmer Joe Biggs about 60 was struck and killed instantly. The storm tore earth from around him and dug a grave burying him. his body was found only by his overcoat protruding from the soil.

Frorexen, & C Joe Biggs Biggs

Divorce Trial Date Set For Mrs Sprague Case

Providence March 19 Counsel for Mrs Kate Sprague report a consultation and agreement to start the trial April 18 The Supreme Court will meet at Kingstown Saturday and fix the day.

Providence Kate Sprague Supreme Court Kingstown

Money Market Shifts Amid Scarcity of Good Paper

At State Street on March 19 1881 money remains fairly active with dis counts and call loans lower while balances show a waver. Mercantile paper is good at about 5 percent and prime paper scarce at 4 to 4 1 2 percent. New York funds ease, rates for money steady, and stock market dull with brokers watching for a possible Congress session.

State Street New York Hey Atv Congress Boston Manila Pico Ff Buenos Ayres Montevideo Concordia Corrientes California Teer Brighton Calcutta Canada West Poult RL India Bengal Nussia Rockland Botlin Clensmenon Naval Western Boston Extra Elaine Slomte Canada Maine Heston Clear Ahaha Carolina Angoon Rene Coa Cumberland Cleariela Washoula Cofvele Rio Maracaibo

New York Markets Latentay Flour and Meat Prices

Market reports show quiet trading due to storm with nominal flour and meat prices. Cotton futures rise slightly with various month closing values, while provisions and grain exchange report steady to weak demand. Prices for wheat, cornmeal, rye, barley, and oats listed with futures notes and port shipments.

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Live stock market report from Watertown and Maine markets

The morning market notes large, varied cattle and hog listings with Dressed weight prices for Western beef, northern beef, veal calves and sheep, plus working oxen demand and prices from Watertown and Maine buyers. Several firms and buyers like Dobby & Son, Connor, Blacklife & Howe, and W Scollans appear with pair and single animal quotations and lots sold.

Brighton Maine Dobby & Son Spair Connor Blacklife & Howe Piper & Lowrey Elis J. Carroll DT. Keenan Leow Ftie F. Coolidge & Son John Paire Charles H. North Niles Brothers Slaudhter-Tionses Watertown Union Watertown Aldrich & Johnson Carroll W. Scollins E. W. Sears M.G. Flanders P. Kendall B. Hastings W. Sears Morse J. A. Hathaway & Co B. S. Hastings W. H. Bardwell Kimball S. Robinson

Boston Markets Slow Trade Pins Down Spring Goods

A Boston Daily Globe back page notes a slow season with weak sentiment in Wool, Dry Goods, and Chemicals. Apples and butter show low spirits and prices decline while beans and boots and shoes trade with cautious demand. Cocoa, coffee, coal, and dried fruits move unevenly, with firmer aquarels in cheese and copper markets.

Boston Daily Globe

Gloucester Fish Market Report Cards Weekly Supplies

Special correspondence from Gloucester notes 27 arrivals from Georges Bank and Banks, listing codfish halibut and frozen herring totals. Prices and grades quoted for various fish. demand remains strong with salt fish shortages and few mackerel sales. Includes miscellaneous items and a brief obituary line for Mrs. W. Newell.

Sunday Globe Gloucester Georges Grand Menon Haddock Otis Tanners Porgie

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