Boucicault lectures on Ireland’s past and English rule
The audience at a Syracuse Music Hall lecture listened to Dion Boucicault recount Ireland’s “four land grabs” and the centuries of English rule from Norman times to the union in 1800. He argues for Irish independence, details penal laws, Church and land seizures, and contrasts British coercion with Irish resistance, urging Americans to judge the issue.
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Music Hall
Ireland
Dion Boucicault
Museum Management and Company
Annie Clarke
May Davenport
Kate Ryan
Mesars
Field
Warren
Seymour
Haworth
Graham
Burrows
Nolan
Boucicault
Great Britain
England
France
Henry II
Elizabeth
Church
Church of Ireland
St. Patrick
Church of Rome
Charles II
James II
Charles I
William III
Munster
Sophia Kielmansecke
Leinster
Walsingham
Duchess of
Kendal
Stanhope
Darlington
United States
America
Spain
Holland
Grattan
London
Europe
Pagiend
Congress
Washington
Macaine
Land League
Case of Commons
Democracy Faces Tariff Debate Across Regions in 1884 Polls
A Chicago Times feature compiles Democratic opinions from officials and neighbors nationwide on party fate and tariff policy. The survey notes mixed views, with northern support for protective measures in some states and revenue-only sentiment elsewhere, while many fear disintegration if the party realigns. Notable names include Dougherty, Thompson, Pike, Wade, Sibley, Oberly, English, and Senator German.
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Cuicano
Chicago Times
Democratic Party
Itancock
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Kansas
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New England
South
Daniel Dougherty
Philadelphia
Gental Hancock
Charles P. Thompson
Massachusetts
Daniel F. Pike
Maine
K. H. Wade
H. H. Sibley
J. H. Oberly
Illinois
William H. English
German
Wheat Crop Fearmongering Debunked by Boston Grain Dealer
A Boston grain dealer, with forty years in wheat growing and exporting, says reports of nationwide wheat failure are unfounded. He explains modern drilling methods reduce frost risk, notes spring and winter crops, and observes last season’s sown amounts and leftovers rising 18 to 25 percent. He cautions against Wall Street rumors and points to Europe also failing, implying demand for U S wheat remains steady.
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GLOBE
Wall Street
New York
Europe
Rowell Talks Plainly on Hazael Challenge and Weston Belt
New York dispatch says pedestrian Charles Rowell returns from Bradford and expects a Weston vs Rowell belt meeting soon to set time and place for the next contest. He deems Hazael’s recent challenge a bluff and offers a $5000 per side match if Mr Davis can prove his two men will meet him for $5000 each.
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New York
Charles Rowell
Bradford
Penn
Weston
George Hazael
Rowell
Astley
London Sporting Life
Hazael
Davis
Postmaster General Declines New York Dinner Invitation
The Postmaster General James declines a public dinner from New York merchants. In a Washington letter dated March 22 1881 he thanks the business leaders for the gesture, notes his untried position, and says he cannot accept until he has earned it. He quotes a warning to avoid boasting of triumph before beginning to serve.
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New York
James
Post Office Department
Washington
Née
Thomas L. James
Blacking Up to See Bernhardt Inspires Youths
In BerraLo on March 29, two college age girls from respectable families could not afford main-house admission to see the French stage legend Bernhardt. They blackened their faces and concealed their features to glimpse the performance from the upper gallery, despite pride and fear of recognition.
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Sible
Laugter
Charg
BerraLo
the Bernhardt
Happy Abbey Aboard Western Tour With Bernhardt
New York Tribune quotes manager Abbey defending the Bernhardt tour. He says profits were fair, explains pricing, and disputes false AP reports of price reductions. He notes Bernhardt’s enthusiasm, travel gripes during floods, and plans to stay in New York through Easter Monday before heading to Europe.
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Mathedows
Associated Press
St. Louis
New Orleans
Mobile
Newr- Jeans
Milo
Bernhardt
Niagara
Mile. Bernhardt
Jeb Pa
New York
Europe
Kalloch Acquitted in De Young Murder Case
In San Francisco on Thursday Isaac M. Kalloch was found not guilty of murdering Charles De Young editor of the Chronicle. The verdict surprised many as eight jurors favored acquittal on the first ballot with four for conviction, and the crowd outside cheered as the carriage bearing Kalloch moved away amid celebrations and tense street scenes.
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San Francisco
Isaac M. Kalloch
Charles de Young
Chronicle
Katloch
Kalloch
Ghastly Merchandise in Baltimore Cadaver Trade Exposed
Baltimore authorities uncover a systematic cemetery grave robbery funded by a network supplying bodies to doctors in the West and eastern cities. Miss Jennie Smith and Mrs. Carter’s graves were disturbed, with Laurel and Sweet Home cemeteries repeatedly worked, and Dr. Robert A. Gunn named among patrons tied to the Tanner case.
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Baltimore
Jennie Smith
Carter
West
Boston
New York
Atlanta
Baltimore Cemetery
Laurel and Sweet Home
Robert A. Gunn
Tanner Fast
Finance and Commerce Market Report March 26 1881
The article outlines a busy week in money markets with banks seeking good mercantile paper at 11 percent and nominal rates around 5 half. prime gilt edged notes quoted around 4 percent. New York funds discount for $1050, sub treasury actions, and closing bond prices are noted along with a dull stock market. It covers grain, metals, and commodity prices, including wheat, corn, oats, and provisions, plus reports on lumber, hogs, cattle, and Eastern exchange with various regional quotes.
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State Street
New York
Wall-street
Gloucester Fish Market Sales And Weather Notes
Special correspondence reports arrivals totaling 70 with 10 from the Banks and strong cattle prices. Catches include codfish, herring, haddock, hake, and halibut with varying weights and prices. Weather is favorable for curing and shipments, with limited receipts and last sales quoted. fish prices and market activity described in detail for mackerel, cod, halibut, and related products.
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Sunday Globe
Gloucester
Georges
Laine Bank
Boston Markets Trade Update in March Conditions
The Boston Daily Globe reports uneven weekly trade with slight activity in some branches due to fine weather while others lag. New England output is rising as mills operate. imports, beans, boots and shoes, butter, coal, coffee, copper, corn, dried apples, drugs, and dyes show varied demand and pricing, with export demand for corn strong, wholesale activity steady, and Western trade anticipated pending road improved conditions.
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Orrer
BosTon Daily Glone
New England
New York
Vermont
Western
Worcester County Choice
New York Markets Report Flour and Cotton Prices
Saturday March 26 reports show trade dailies buyers favored with no major price cuts. Commodities like flour corn meal and wheat fall slightly while cotton spots remain unchanged. futures list modest declines and many grains sold at spot prices, with pork, bacon and butter markets mixed but steady in late sessions.
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Southern Bakers
Southern
Western
LosCe
Lome
Esby
Suns
Jersey
Cuba
Ater
Calcutta
Liverpool
Boston
London
Rotterdam
Java
Livestock Market Report From Wednesday Morning Sale
Market data shows cattle 2810 head, sheep and lambs 7000, swine 240. Prices list Western beef at 86.50, first quality 86.50, second 85.75, third 84.00. Milch cows described as overstocked with little improvement. several sales noted with prices around 35 to 150 for cows and calves. working oxen from Maine with multiple pairs sold by Libby and partners.
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Maine
Massachusetts
Koston & Albany
Brighton
J. 8. Nason
Firth
Libby & Son
Merrill & Libby
W. Scollans
J. Carroll
Readership Prompt Encourages Adiscovery at The Weekly Globe
A notice urges readers to peruse all advertisements and to mention they saw the ad when responding, crediting The Weekly Globe for exposure and encouraging engagement with local business notices.
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Pearence
Iquite Sankara
Nason &O
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Nissen
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Dey St
Wrateblu
American Carp Co
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Tolono
Champaien County
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T. Purrington
F St
Washington, D
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Price
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L. Jones & CO
Nassau, N. Y
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Augusta
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J. Minkler
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Card Factory
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Potter & Co
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Meriden
Stump
Hanson & Vo
New Haven
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Clinton Bros
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Meue
L Reed & CO
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