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Boston Weekly Globe

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

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Mar 27, 1889

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Harrison's Men Editor Goes to France and Austria Post

Washington reports the Senate confirmed Whitelaw Reid as minister to France after a bitter confirmation fight. The piece details Reid's career from Xenia Ohio to editor of the New York Tribune and outlines opposition by Democratic senators amid a broader cabinet-appointment debate. It notes Reid's wealth and marriage, and adds that Colonel Grant's nomination to Austria was confirmed after Democratic opposition.

Tribune France Austria Washington Whitelaw Reid West Missouri Sen. Test Reed Mergenthaler Type Etting Machine Company Baltimore Gorman Maryland Gibson Louisiana Payne Ohio Ir. Reid Sivarts New York Hawiey Conpactions Plumb Kansas Davis Minnesota Senate Grant

Fat Offices Nominations and Postmaster Appointments

President Harrison sent nominations for associate justices to Washington and territorial courts, plus postmaster appointments in Massachusetts Connecticut Wisconsin and Montana. Nominees include Andrew Lee for DC Supreme Court and Henry N. Blake for Montana chief justice, with several U S attorneys marshals and consular posts listed. The Senate confirmed John W. Mason as commissioner of internal revenue and others for various federal offices.

Harrison Senate Andrew Lee the of Columbia Supreme Court of District of Columbia John R. McFie New Mexico Supreme Court of the Territory of New Mexico Frank R. Aikens Dakota Supreme Court of the Territory of Data Charles L. Merriam Shelburne Falls Mass William F. Fitch Winchester George A. Draper Glovedaye Elias Fuller Taunton James FE. Bowen Central Falls James W. Hacue Torrington Conn Julius Goldschmidt Wisconsin United States Atenue Miles C. Moore Walla Walla W. T Wahigeton Territory Oliver C. White Dayton Washington Territory Henry N. Blake Montana John D. Fleming Colorado District of Colorado John E. Mole Adams Seth Pratt Litchfield Charles E. Doty South Norwalk Supreme Court of Montana Virginia City Constitutional Convention Supreme Nct John W. Mason West Virginia Internal Revenue William Dunlap Indiana John Burton Mississippi Budd New Dersey J. Granville Leach Philadelphia John Paera Willamette Ore Charles E. Mitchell Connecticut

Depew Offered English Mission to St James

New York March 22 There is strong reason to believe Chauncey Mitchell Depew will be the next minister to the court of St James He has been offered the English mission within two days and after serious consideration has signified willingness to accept The nomination will not be deferred beyond Monday President Harrison regards Depew as his ideal choice and the obstacle was his possible acceptance He would have to relinquish most of his income about 200000 annually

New York Chauncey Mitchell Depew Court of St. James Depew Harrison Mr. Depew T. Harrison Epew Blaine

No Removals in Presidential Post Offices Policy Adopted

The Washington report notes President plans to block removals in presidential post offices unless solid charges arise against Democratic incumbents. At a cabinet session five members supported this policy, signaling a cautious approach to staff changes in federal offices.

Washington Cleveland Wanamaker

President Withdraws Schuyler Nomination for Assistant Secretary

Washington March 19 The President withdrew from the Senate the nomination of Eugene Schuyler to be first assistant secretary of state. The nomination had been sent on March 18. The Foreign Relations Committee had reviewed the matter after consideration.

Washington Senate Eugene Schuyler Committee On Foreign Relations Considera

Nomination Withdrawn Over Diplomatic Scandal

The nomination was withdrawn amid reports of an assault in Schuyler’s book American Diplomacy attacking Eli B. Washburn and criticizing Grant era conduct. Schuyler travels in Italy, had been slated to begin duty April 1, and has served since 1867 as consul at Moscow and minister to Greece. He holds Yale and Williams degrees and belongs to major geographical societies.

Schuyler Eli B. Washburn Grant Senate Schu Goutier Cape Haytien Blaine United States Gaiena Gerhardt Key West England America Germany Samoa Gorton Lancashire Tne House of Commons Richard Peacock Ladstonian William Mather Gladstonian Ernest Hatch Peacock Y de Wilton Mr. Coerlain Gladstone

No More Copper for Sixty Days in Butte Market

Copper producers in Butte Montana have been notified by the syndicate that no further copper will be received for the next 60 days. Under current contracts they may not release product to the market. Anaconda Clark's Smelter and Colorado Boston and Montana will continue production and hold copper.

Four boys chased by wild cats in Wyoming County

In Guzanne West Virginia on March 22 four farm boys James and Thomas Loftus and Henry and Frank Natchee encountered four large catamounts after shooting a squirrel into a rock fissure. The cats attacked. one boy suffered severe wounds while others were bitten and clawed. The fourth boy helped haul his injured companions to safety. The largest catamount measured 4 feet 6 inches. the others were full grown females.

Guzanne W. Va James Thomas Loftus Henry Frank Natchee McLean Mountain Wyoming County

A Colored Woman Dies at 117 in Pennsylvania

Mrs Emma Gatewood colored dies at Scottdale Pennsylvania aged 117. She leaves 11 children all living except one and over 50 years old. Grandmother of 57, great grandmother of 46, and great great grandmother of 36. Born in Virginia and formerly a slave for many years.

Pitrsburg Penn Emma Gatewood Scottdale Virginia

Inventor's Skeleton Found in Cumberland Cave

A seven year missing inventor, John Hodel of Cumberland, is found by a boy in a cave on Bear's mountain overlooking the Cumberland narrows. The skeleton and a bottle containing hydrochloric acid were discovered, with notes hinting he left home in a fit of Genpondency.

Cummberland Bear’s Mountain Cumberland Narrows Daniel Schraum John Hodel Strausburg

Petticoat Bank Gagged Wife As Bandits Steal Money

In Wilkesbarre three masked men gagged John Norris's wife, stole a petticoat containing 1255 dollars, and fled. Norris suspects a neighbor, William Standish, who was arrested on suspicion as Norris identifies him among the thieves.

Ré. Norris

Remus Wreck Loss of 42 in Philippine Coast Collision

Mail reports from China state the Spanish steamer Remus sank near Billaram reef in the Philippine Islands on January 30 after striking a reef while carrying relief troops. Of 169 aboard, 42 lives were lost. the Spring officers and passengers were rescued by the gunboat Argus two days from Manila.

San Francisco China City of Peking Remus Philippine Islands Billaram Manila Argus

Business Failures From Mercantile Agencies Report

New York reports the Week of March 22 shows 220 U S failures and 29 in Canada from Dun & Co. and Russell . total 249, down from 261 last week. Bradstreet lists 242 U S failures, up from 195 last week. Canada 58. Cumulative U S failures reach 3385 to date, compared with 2823 in 1848.

New York Telegraph R. G. Dun & Co E. Russell & Co Mercantile Agency United States Canada Dominion of Canada Bradstreet

Sued for Half a Million In Indy Bank Directors

Indianapolis March 21 The directors and officers of the Indianapolis First National Bank are sued for 600000 by holders who accepted bank stock as collateral before liquidation. Accusations include excessive loans of 100000 to L C Hopkins & Co 200000 to Bennett Moore & Co and 620000 to B D Brown all New York. Claims allege insufficient collateral bad discounts and duty neglect in lending beyond legal ten percent of capital. Stockholders recover only 50 percent of investment. Three Eastern banks including Amoskeag Movie Bank of Manchester New Hampshire joined the suit after stock devaluation.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Frst National Bank L. C. Hopkins & Co Bennett, Moore & Co B. D. Brown New York Whih Amoskeag Movies Bank of

Spreckels Sees Record Sugar Crop On Hawaiian Islands

Claus Spreckels, returning from Hawaii aboard the steamship Australia, predicts a sugar crop of about 125000 tons for the islands, exceeding prior estimates by roughly 3000 tons and marking the largest crop in island history.

San Francisco Australia Honolulu Claus Spreckels Hawai

House Advances Tax on Foreign Born Laborers

Harrisburg report notes the Pennsylvania House passed three sections of a bill to tax foreign born and naturalized workers. If enacted, every employer must pay 15 cents per day for each foreign born laborer employed.

Harrisburg Penn House of Representatives

Diary of Pigott Promises Lively Revelations in Commons Debates

London reports say Dick Pigott's diary, in the hands of Parnell's solicitors, may reveal secrets about the Times and government. Irish members plot to use the diary contents against Sir Richard Webster as Parliament debates, with Davitt’s pursuit helping recover the volume. George Lewis hints at accompanying letters that could shock the commission.

London Dick Pigott Mr. Parnell Times Richard Webster Tim Healy Henry Labouchere Pigott Dublin Davitt Michael Davitt House of Commons Commission Lewis George Wales Midlands Scotland

Balfour Query Over Seagrave at Mitchelstown Riots

In the British House of Commons on Thursday, Baron Henry De Worms read a Cape telegram about Captain Seagrave of the Mitchelstown riots, noting his 1885 dismissal for gross neglect and breach of trust. Balfour suspended him pending documentary evidence as Morley attacked government neutrality and censure prospects.

House of Commons Baron Henry de Worms Cape Seagrave Mitchelstown Cape Infantry Balfour Ireland Morley Bradlaugh Parnellommission Times Houston Pigott William Vernon Harcourt London Matthews Parnellites

British House Debate Over Webster Charges and Pigott Forgery

In a heated Commons discussion Sir William Vernon Harcourt criticizes General Webster and the attorney general for alleged bias and misstatements regarding Pigott forgeries. Webster defends duty to trust, denies admitting government advice, and questions Harcourt’s accusations about Pigott and Daly witness dealings.

William Vernon H Webster Parliamnt Pigott William Vernon Harcourt Sir William Vernon Harcourt Harcourt Piggott Daly Sir Charles Russell Sir William Soames Times

Court debate ends with rejected salary motion

A parliamentary session closes as Mr Redmond's bid to cut the attorney general's pay fails 286 to 0 amid Conservative cheers. The accused insists charges against him were unfounded and that his recent actions may still reflect credit on his career.

Pettifeeeine Knave Redmond

Canadian Parliament Debates and Foreign Policy Sparring

The budget debate in the Canadian House of Commons features Mr. Cockburn of Toronto delivering a fervent loyalist speech, praised by government members yet jeered by opposition. He claims Ontario profits surpass New York State, critiques American aristocracy, and argues against unrestricted reciprocity. Multiple international items follow: duels in Monte Carlo, Austrian anti Semite gains, shipwrecks near Stornoway, a French torpedo boat loss, and other global notes.

Cockburn Toronto Canada New York State Ontario America Congressman Hitt England Richard Cartwright Coser United States Yeas Pays

Turbulent Hungarian lower house encounter ends with assaults

A crowd gathered outside the Hungarian Diet building as Herr von Tisza arrived to address the lower house. Shouts of resign and disorder followed. Herr Pulsky was violently hustled, Herr Toers was struck on the ear, another person injured with a stiletto, and Premier Tisza was pelted with stones but unharmed.

Herr von Tisza Herr Pulsky Herr Toers Premier Tisza

Western crop prospects across states show mixed grain sowing

A western crop survey reports little spring wheat seeding in Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois. Ground conditions vary from dry in Michigan to moist in the southern wheat belt with good prospects in Tennessee and Kentucky. Milling demand remains steady with wheat at 85 cents in Tacoma.

Chncaco Dakota Minnesota Nebraska Iowa Illinois Michigan Ilinois Indiana Ohio Ichixan Tennessee Kentucky California Washington Territory Lacoma

Death of Justice Stanley Matthews Ends Long Suffering

Justice Stanley Matthews died in Washington on March 22 at 10 o'clock after a three week illness and a longer battle with infirmities. Doctors Johnson and Lincoln attended him. family present except for his son.

Washington, D. C Stanley Matthews Jonson Lincoln Johnson

Weight of Wheat Falls to Six Year Low Average

The March report of the Department of Agriculture shows the national average wheat weight at 56.6 pounds, the lowest in six years. In the spring wheat region weights range from 13.5 pounds in Dakota to 65 pounds in Nebraska, with total crop equivalent estimated at 391 million bushels of 60 pounds each, about 26 million bushels less than measured.

Washington Department of Agriculture Dakota Neka

Chinaman Skips to Canada Missing Clerk Takes $1000

Charlie Fow, trusted clerk for Sing Kee a Chicago Chinese merchant on Clark street, disappeared with his employer's savings about $1000. He is believed to have gone to Canada.

Chcano Charlie Fow Sing Kee Clark-street Charlie Canada

Boy Crushed by Corn Crusher Draws Death in Maryland

In Faxpsrick Maryland on a Saturday Burns Har gett a 12 year old boy was killed when his foot became lodged in the rollers of a corn crusher. The machine had to be broken apart to free the body after two hours.

Faxpsrick Burns Hargett

Engineer Killed as Passenger Engine Plunges Forty Feet

On the Georgia Midland and Gulf railroad near Nebula station the passenger engine and tender plunged down a 40-foot bank. Engineer T. Redfield was killed and Fireman Walter Mahone seriously injured. None of the cars left the track.

Grizby Georgia Midland & Gulf Railroad Nebula Station T. ©. Redfield Walter Mahone

Railroads Assessed in Iowa for Taxation

Iowa executives complete annual railroad assessments fixing total taxation at 43,556,146 dollars. Railroads proper assessed 43,269,608 dollars with the rest on sleeping and dining cars. Net earnings on town roads fell by over 1.5 million dollars last year, and ten roads did not cover operating expenses. Total assessments exceed last year by about 270,000 dollars.

Drs Mores Iowa

Dover City Hall Fire Destroys Building and Records

Fire swept the Dover New Hampshire City Hall early this morning, destroying the structure and many offices including police and court rooms. The blaze damaged the nearby church and stores, with city and county records saved only as they lay buried in ruins. The wind carried sparks far, threatening water works buildings but causing limited additional damage.

Dover N. H Robinson City Hall County Commissioners Registry of Probate County Court Room Registry of Deeds Aldermanic Council Board of Assessors Board of Supervisors City Messenger City Opera House St. Thomas’ Episcopal Gigaen J. I Ageins Ns John Griffin

How the Ohio Lawyer and Soldier Rose to the Supreme Bench

Stanley Matthews of Cincinnati rose from local lawyer and state politician to United States Supreme Court justice. Born July 21, 1824, he advanced through anti slavery activism, brief editor tenure, and war service to become a noted Republican figure and eventual nominee and confirmed associate justice in 1881. He served after a varied career including president of legal cases before the electoral commission and state political roles.

Stanley Matthews Supreme Court of the United States Cincinnati Woodward High School Kenyon College Ohio Cincinnati Herald Court of Common Pleas Hamilton County State Senate United States Twenty- Third Ohio Volunteer Infantry West Virginia Rich Mountain Carnifex Ferry Fifty-first Kentucky Tennessee Dobsons Ferry Stone River Murfreesboro Chickamauga Lookout Mountain Horace Greeley Matthews Greeley Eley Congress Electoral Commission William M. Evarts Er. W. Stoughton Samuel Shellabarger Florida Hayes Sherman Treasury Department Feydleton Waite Senate Henry M Fe Louisville Courier.Journal Edge Seaker Grace Matthews Marrie Cleveland Justice Harlan Incinnati Eva

Minnesota Senate Defeats Rail Land Title Bill 26 to 1

In St. Paul on Wednesday the state Senate rejected a bill confirming the Duluth and Winnipeg Railroad Company title to northern Minnesota land valued at 9 million dollars. Lobbying is noted as Manitoba Railroad Company opposed the measure. A contentious scene followed with senators discussing alleged vote bribery and corruption openly in the chamber.

Senator Ward

Senate ad journ and supreme court tribute to justice matthews

In Washington on March 22 the Senate adjourned after a note from Chief Justice Feuer announced Justice Matthews death at 10 am. The Supreme Court planned no delegation to Glendale, while Chief Justice Fuller and others may accompany the remains. Messages of condolence poured in from senators, former presidents and generals alike.

Senate Supreme Court Washington Matthews Umrep States M. W. Feuer Hoar M:trate Glendale Fuller

Funeral of the Justice at Wasu Hinaton

Funeral services for Associate Justice Matthews were held at his residence on March 25. Dr. Hamlin and Dr. Leonard officiated. Attendees included the President, Cabinet, Supreme Court justices, many Congress members, and other prominent figures. The service took place in the family residence music room near the reception area with the coffin covered. Verbatim phrasing from the source was avoided where possible.

Wasu Hinaton Matthews Hamlin Leonard Supreme Court Congress

Thousands Leaving Panama Emigrate as Canal Work Lags

A Panama to New York letter dated March 16 reports widespread work stoppage on the isthmus. Thousands know unemployment, with an expected 6000 to depart soon. Trade is depressed, taxes argued for reduction, and Governor Aycari suspends the state debt while canal receipts fall. Passenger and freight traffic on the Panama railroad has collapsed to two trains daily.

New Yor Panama Isthmus Colon Aycarii Ayce Trafic

Those Who Have Grown Gray as Republicans Seek No Reward

T A Greene, a former post master under Grant, returned from Washington angry at his treatment. He says his claims were not considered and the postmaster general told him he was too old to fill the Birmingham post office. Greene predicts Harrison's administration will favor the party faithful only.

Birmingham Ala T. A. Greene Washington Green Grant Res Arthur H Eas Wanamiker Greene Harrison

Six Years of Hard Labor for Sigel in Pension Fraud

Robert Sigel of New York, son of General Franz Sigel, was sentenced by Judge Benedict in federal court to six years' hard labor in the Erie county penitentiary after pleading guilty to forging pension checks. His wife wept in court while his brother fainted outside the courtroom.

New York Robert Sigel Franz Sigel Benedict United States Court Erie County Penuopsiary Igel

Settlers Fight for Homesteads Amid Land Dispute

In Livinoston Montana yesterday officials refused to accept homestead filings for lands surveyed three years ago and later claimed to be within the Crow Indian reservation. Settlers, angered by the ruling, plan protests and aim to take the fight to the Interior Department.

Livinoston Mont Bozeman Land Office Ashington Jufo Med Department A the Interior Crow Indian Reservation

Trenton to Lose Big Iron Works for Chattanooga Move

Rumor says New Jersey Steel and Iron Company may relocate Abram Hewitt Edward Cooper and Joseph Stokes report from a South tour that Chattanooga offers cheaper coal at 1.25 per ton versus 3.26 for Trenton. The 1500 workers would be affected as the plant uses about 88 thousand tons annually and pays roughly 1 million dollars a year in wages.

Trenton A. &. Hewitt N. J New Jersey Steel and Iron Company Chattanooga Tenn Abram Hewitt Edward Cooper Joseph Stokes South New Jersey

Twenty-Eight Story High Building Proposed For Maynard

Mayncarvous Minnesota March 25 A 28 story building plan with 728 rooms and 16 passenger elevators is showcased by Mr Yardall. The iron lattice frame promises lightness and fireproofing with an estimated cost near 1 million dollars. Construction touted at 40 feet per week.

Mayncarvous Minn Yardall New York Produce Exchange Washington Monument

Kansas City Fight Ends In Draw At Court Hall

In Hoxie Kansas yesterday two lawyers J L Patterson and William Langley argued over fighting power during a petit larceny case. Justice Nixon adjourned to let them settle it by bare knuckles. They fought in a hall, Patterson collapsed after a sudden shot, Langley retired, ending in a draw.

Kansas City Justice of the Peace Nixon Hoxie Kan J. L. Patterson William Langley Justice Nixon Patterson Ley Wefe Foitenat Grey Langley

Wahman and Grip Assigns Largest Northern Michigan Firm

Wahman and Grip, northern Michigan's leading building firm, has made an assignment. The liabilities are about $150,000.

Ishpeming, Mich Wahman & Grip Michigan Labipee

First Lady in New York Seeks Quiet Amid Attention

Mrs. Grover Cleveland endures near 160 daily calls at the Victoria hotel while enjoying music, art, and quiet outings with Mrs. Folsom. She accepts many breakfast invitations, but often leaves calls unanswered, and crowds outside her doors press for autographs despite precautions.

Grover Cleveland Washington Cleveland The Victoria Mrs. Folsom Riverside Dr. Leaming Sretary and Whitney Woodward Richard Watson Gilder Cleve

Early Opening of Straits Near Curpoygan Michigan

The straits opened up above Curpoygan during a high westerly wind Saturday night allowing boats to pass through the north passage into Lake Huron. The opening occurred six weeks earlier than last year, signaling improved navigation for the season.

Curpoygan Mich Lake Huron

Boomers, Regulars Clash Near Fort Reno in Oklahoma

At Fort Reno about 600 regular troops and 2000 to 3000 boomers operate in the area. Captain Woodson of the Fifth Cavalry leads operations at this end of the line while Lieutenant Macomb commands farther south near Purcell, a town of 2000. Settlers push into forbidden lands to pre empt claims opened recently, despite calls to desist. As troops pursue, boomers flee to timber, turning the clashes into deadly picnics. Anger runs high from Oklahoma City to line towns as residents denounce the treatment and threaten action if protection from authorities is not provided.

Fort Reno Woodson Fifth Cavalry Macomb Purcell Oklahoma City United States Wren Sunny Seon

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