The New League at Purnapetpara Convened Ireland Rise
The Irish Parliament was prorogued as a major convention ended sine die. The National League formed with officers elected including Rev. Charles O Reilly as treasurer and Major Byrne as vice president. Sullivan accepted the presidency after pressure from Mrs Parnell and notables, with praise from Father Conaty and others.
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Mr. Brown
St. Louis
Finnerty
Brown
Thomas F. Doherty
Boston
New League
Father Walsh
Waterbury
O'Reilly
Father Conaty
Worcester
Mass
John Byrne
Cincinnati
Alexander Sullivan
Chicago
Sullivan
Major Byrne
Mr. Sullivan
John J. Hynes
Buffalo
Land League
Parnell
Ireland
Freedom
Egan and
Brennan
Irish National League
Redpath
Conference backs conservative pledge during clerical event
The meeting reached a plan to hold a conference with Mr. Sullivan who pledged a conservative policy. Clergymen and conservatives were asked to grant him a trial and condemn him if he breaks faith. Father Conaty’s speech maintained harmony and closed the convention on an auspicious note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Father Conaty
M. BP. Ce
Parnell Sees No Hope From Parliament On Irish Grievances
In London April 28 Mr Parnell said in an interview that the present Parliament offers nothing for Ireland. He criticized English policy, defended self government for Ireland, and praised Irish delegates at Philadelphia for conducting their convention with restraint. He argued the Irish believe taxation and representation must go together and warned England’s failure to concede would keep Ireland unquiet.
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Ireland
Sullivan
Mooney
GLONE
Treland Jane
Father Cronin
Buffalo
Massachusetts
Washington
Boston
P. A. Collins
John Boyle O'Reilly
Mr. Sullivan
Maine
Chicago
Margaret Sullivan
Buchanan
Thomas F. Doherty
London
Parnell
the Globe
Philadelphia
America
Prudential
O'Connor
Cable
England
Reland
British Empire
United States
Lost Girl Incident Sparks New York City Panic
In New York on April 29, six year old Jennie Taylor was abducted after a shabbily dressed woman answered her parents advertised for adoption. The child was found later in Union Hill New Jersey after police traced suspects to a former baby farm run by Granny. A local man who noticed the behavior helped recover Jennie, with clues suggesting the kidnapper planned to sell her to a wealthy suburb family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jennie Taylor
Fifth Avenue
Mulberry Street
Arts
Union Hill
N. J
Scientific Party Captured by Indians Near San Costobal
A report from Albuquerque states that on the 19th Geronimo led Apaches to seize Professor A. F. Bandelier of the American Archaeological Institute and S. F. Balden of Tucson along with a Mexican near San Costobal Sonora. They were taken into the mountains and are believed murdered. Bandelier studied Indian antiquities in Arizona and New Mexico for years.
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Catcago
Albuquerque
N. M
Geronimo
Jus Apache
A. F. Bandelier
American Archeological Institute
S. F. Balden
Tucson
San Costobal
Sonora
Bandeler
Arizona
New Mexico
Grain pests appear in California counties
In California on April 30, grain pests have appeared in several counties. The insect starts as a small dark green louse and quickly develops into a fly, causing significant damage to grain crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Francisco
Backward Crops in the West
Reports from CHICAGO dated April 28 indicate crops in the northwest of Arkansas, southwest Missouri and Indian Territory are very backward, signaling slow progress in early planting areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arkansas
Missouri
Indian Territory
Cripple and Hermit Otis Newcomb’s lonely life by Hayward Creek
A Globe reporter visits Otis Newcomb, 63, living alone in a dilapidated hut at Quincy Neck near Hayward’s creek. Once wealthy after a youth in business and travel, he now lives as a recluse, sustained by clams and snow water, with visits from spirits as his only companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Hayward's Creek
Quincy Neck
Otis Newcomb
GLOBE
Melancholy Man Introspects as Spirits Continue
A mood shifts as a melancholy old man is left to commune with spirits and his own strange thoughts while visitors retire to respect the moment. The scene hints at unfolding inner dialogue and eerie reflections.
Two French Men with Buckskin Bags of Gold in Last Chance
A Montana Miner correspondent from Last Chance in Missoula county reports Augustine Rafello and "An toine, the Trapper" two French miners famed in Oregon and Idaho camps. They arrive with half a dozen buckskin bags of gold dust and nuggets from bird shot to walnut size, seen as proof of placer wealth. Attempts to追追 follow them end in pursuit through mountains. one pursuer is warned off near a border pass with a Winchester shot. The tale charms frontier veterans though some doubt remains about the route and returns after long absences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Last Chance
Missoula County
Augustine Rafello
Antoine
Oregon
Idaho
Tabitjons
Krontenal
Governor Butler replies to Sun over electoral muddle
The Governor letters the Sun defending his stance during the contested election. He states a congressman-elect has no greater power than a private citizen and should refrain from taking sides in pending matters. The Sun editorial criticized his silence as congress and the tribunal fight played out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Butler
The
Sun
the Sun
Sin
Swan
Congress
Boston
Mass
Senate
House
Florida
Louisiana
South Carolina
Oregon
Hayes
Wheeler
Raum Resigns as Internal Revenue Commissioner
Green Ti Raum, commissioner of internal revenue, visited the White House and resigned, to return to private law practice for higher earnings. He cited inadequate salary and sought to resume his legal career, with two likely successors named Deputy H C Rogers and ex Congressman C Burrows. Raum denied political motives, noting plans to practice before the Supreme Court and various departments, while Col W T Clark reconsidered resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Raum
Baum
Internal Revenue
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Senate
Cullum
Folger
Rant
Othr Wready
H.C. Rogers
Pennsylvania
Congression Od
Burrows
Rauin
Supreme Court
W. T. Clark
Tie
Rawn
Killing of a White Boy by a Colored Man Lynched
A government report from Mussel Shoals on the Tennessee River near Florence Alabama details the lynching of George Ware a colored man who murdered a white 12 year old boy to steal twelve dollars. After robbing the boy Ware dumped him into the river eight times then beat his brains out with a stone and threw him in again. A witness across the river could not signal due to distance. The jailer described the suspect who was arrested. A mob visited the jail twice that night first delaying by moving the jailer’s wife then grabbing the prisoner and hanging him from a depot beam riddling his body with bullets. The negro confessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Times
Mussel Shoals
Tennessee River
Florence
Ala
George Ware
The Late Seleucus Garfielde Died in Seclusion
Washington correspondent reports former congressman Seleucus Garfielde died last night in a small room above a cigar shop. Born in Vermont, he rose from Kentucky legislator to delegate, then squandered a promising career through gambling in Washington. He died a moral wreck with few friends and a wife who stayed beside him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seleucus Garfielde
Congress
Washington
New York Sun
Gartlelde
Vermont
Kentucky
Augusta College
Washington Territory
Tsen
District of Columbia
Yeu
Garfielde
Vhce
Huntington Bequeathal Funds Vermont Schools
State Treasurer Dubois and Auditor Powell returned from Brantford Canada with money and securities valued just over 200000 dollars. The funds were willed by Arunah Huntington of Brantford for the benefit of Vermont common schools. Huntington, a Vermont native and former shoemaker, amassed wealth via investments and real estate. The Vermont Legislature will determine how the gift is to be used as the fund remains in the state treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Albans
Dubois
Powell
Brantford
Can
Vermont
Boston
Arunah Huntington
Common Schools
Mr. Huntington
Tie
Pacific Slope Crops Outlook for California Farmers
The Chronicle reports California crop prospects with wheat in good condition and a 20 percent acreage rise. Drought hit southern counties yet fruit yields compensate, Napa County projecting 3,000,000 gallons of wine. barley and hay are light but sufficient for stock. Overall, a prosperous year is forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
the Chronicle
Napa
California
Portland men accused of $20,000 wartime frauds
Portland Maine report says John C. Friend a claim agent at Etna and Dr John H Benjamin of Carmel are charged with defrauding ex soldiers of about 20000 over three years Benjamin is in custody and will face the US court tomorrow Friend is believed to be in Canada A soldier named Marshal Grant paid them 550 as part of the scheme while Howard Grant exposed the plot in a case involving disability certificates.
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Portland
John C. Friend
Etna
John H. Benjamin
Carmel
Benjamin
United States
Friend
Canada
Marshal Grant
Howard Grant
Eggs Turned Into Paper for Photographers in Rochester
The Albumen Paper Company on Water Street is one of only three in the United States making egg based paper for 7000 photographers. The Rochester plant uses about 600,000 eggs yearly, suppliers include local grocers, and daily output can print 200,000 photographs. Eggs are separated, whites processed for coating, yolks sent to Johnstown and Gloversville for glove making, and the skins finished by trampling with feet using yolks to impart a unique finish to dogskin gloves and kid shoes.
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Rochester Union
United States
Albumen Paper Company
Water Street
Camden
N. J
Philadelphia
Rochester
France
Johnstown
Gloversville
Kid
Great Mine Disaster At Besieges Mines Kills Nearly 300
A massive explosion at the Besieges mines in Pan on April 25 leaves almost 300 workers unaccounted. Many were underground when the blast occurred and only those near the gangway are likely to have escaped. Death toll and rescuers’ status are awaited with great anxiety.
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Pan
Battle Creek Wife Shoots Darion Carr in Lansing Row
Mrs Clark wife of a Battle Creek real estate dealer came to Lansing and found her husband with Frankie Carr. An argument followed and she shot Carr through the head. Carr is dying while Mrs Clark is in custody.
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Lansing
Mich
Immigration and crop surpluses in Oregon report
Portland date April 30 immigration into Oregon and Washington Territory reaches unprecedented levels with nearly 20 000 arrivals by steamship since January about half heading to Puget Sound. Grain surplus east of the Cascades estimated 180 000 tons with Willamette valley surplus around 120 000 tons aided by ample rains for excellent crops.
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Oregon
Portland
Ore
Washington Territory
Puget Sound
Cascade Mountain
Willamette Valley
Three Rivers Half Under Water
Ice bridge at Cape Rouge remains firm as Three Rivers floods. Water rises to cover half the town with boats as the only transport in the eastern districts.
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Quebec
Cape Rouge
Eliza Pinkston Dies in Canton Jail Serving Larceny Term
Jackson Mississippi reports Eliza Pinkston, the noted Louisiana witness in the 1876 77 electoral controversy, died in Canton jail where she was serving a term for larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Eliza Pinkston
Louisiana
Canton
Clara Barton Praises Louisiana Red Cross Chapter
President Clara Barton receives a telegram from the Louisiana Red Cross State Association at Wesson Mississippi reporting that the Eppiah county associate society is organized and operating splendidly in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Clara Barton
Red Cross Association
Louisiana Red Cross State Association
Wesson, Miss
Eppiah County
Desolation after disaster prompts urgent aid appeal
Reports describe about 100 dead 200 wounded and 1000 homeless with destroyed homes bedding and clothing. The appeal urges immediate funds to pay nurses food and clothing and proposes channeling aid through the New York Chamber of Commerce to the New Orleans relief effort with Louisiana society accelerating relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Chamber of Commerce
New Orleans Association
Louisiana Society
Buying a Wife with a Farm in Merrimack Vermont Scheme
Merrimack New Hampshire man Frank Butler is duped by George Livingstone who feigns wealth and marriage plans to buy a farm for 10000. Livingstone arranges deeds and mortgages, misstates Vermont ties, gathers funds, then vanishes after a staged closing. The scheme leaves Butler and associates financially exploited and seeking answers.
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Merrimack
N. H
Frank Butler
Lafayette Market Place
Abe
Amasa Estey
Livingstone
Putin
Miss Butler
Estey
Butler's
Vermont
Priday
Tie
Lno Thery
Peticent
Nasi
W. W. Batley
Triple crime of a broker in Brooklyn tragedy unfolds
William Macduff a broker at John and Nassau streets killed his wife and six year old son at 140 Pulaski Street Brooklyn then killed himself A witness upstairs heard a scuffle and police found the family dead with revolver wounds A note to his brother suggests planned distribution of property before the fatal act
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New York
William Macduff
John and
Nassau Streets
Pulaski Street
Brooklyn
Macduff
Macduffs
Macdut
Remarkable 81 Year Old Dies After Prolonged Starvation
New York April 27 John E Perry 81 Bayville L I died after a 72 day sickness of bowel consumption Attended by Dr Edwin Frey Oyster Bay Perry took no food for 68 days only sips of water and a pint of brandy In health he weighed 180 pounds at death just over 30 pounds He was born in Newport Rhode Island a lifelong farmer Never used tobacco or liquor during illness Dr Frey calls it the most wonderful case of living without food on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John E. Perry
Bayville
L. L
Edwin Frey
Oyster Bay
Perry
Newport
Tom Lee in trouble in New York Chinese quarter
In New York on April 30, Tom Lee the wealthiest Chinese man in the city and agent for six companies is dismissed from his deputy sheriff post. He faces multiple lawsuits over alleged blackmail money collected from small gamblers in local faro and loo games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tom Lee
Six Companies
Oracle
Mott Street
Celestials
Faro
Woman in Nashville burns himself dying after child death
Mrs. Mary Balarina wife of Louis Balarina lies dying in a Nashville hospital after pouring kerosene on her clothing and setting it aflame. She became insane two months ago following her child's death and this marks her third self inflicted death attempt, observed with nonchalance as flames devoured her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Mary Balarina
Louis Balarina
Stignallant
Sue
Largest human heart exhibited after Mattapoisett autopsy
In Mattapoisett an autopsy on a man revealed a heart weighing 44 ounces and measuring 15 inches in circumference and 14 inches in length. Dr. F F Marsh of Wareham took possession of the heart after the examination and displayed it to the correspondent this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Mattapoisett
F. F. Marsh
Wareham
Rail workers riot at village dance injures many
In Maroon Illinois on April 28 a crowd of about fifty drunken railroad hands broke into a dance at William Warlingham's residence. When guests tried to eject them a violent melee followed with pistols, clubs, and knives. Fifteen people were severely injured and one man, Jack Herron, died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maroon
William Warlingham
Jack Herron
First Baby Crosses the Brooklyn Bridge in Bridge Crossing
In New York on April 30, Mabel Morrison became the first baby carried as her carriage led the first crossing of the Brooklyn Bridge along with a celebratory tented event held Wednesday indicating the historic milestone.
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Brooklyn Bridge
New York
Mabel Morrison
Brooklyn Bridge to be Free for Loot Passengers
Albany April 30 The Assembly has passed the Kiernan bill making the Brooklyn Bridge free for Loot passengers.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Albany
N. Y
Assembly
Kiernan
Brooklyn Widge
Fatal Wound on Steamer Bristol Pushes Beal to Trial
Albert H Beal of Boston and A I Fickett of Fickett Beal spices were in a Bristol steamer state-room when Fickett awakened and Beal fired in fear. The bullet hit Fickett in the forehead, he died within an hour. Beal was arrested at the Central Station and to be taken to the United States Court in Boston.
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Fann River
Alvert H. Beal
A. I. Fickett
Fickett & Beal
Boston
Bristol
New York
Pils City
Fickett
Beala
Pickett
Beal
Central Station
United States Court
Persistence in Grime Beekman’s Eight-Year Career
Henry F Beekman, a 26 year old horse thief and schooner raider from Seabrook, traces a decade of crime across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. After multiple prison terms and escapes, he resurfaced under the alias Roberts in Kingston Plains before eluding authorities and heading toward Haverhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NewWrurny Port
Henry F. Beekman
Seabrook
State
Eastern
Salisbury
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Gloucester
Exeter
Beekman
Baltimore
Kent
Portsmouth
Massachusetts
Seckingham County
Northampton
Westboro
Newton
N. H
Mleazer Currier
Beckman
Roberts
Sherif
Kingston Plains
Aad
Woodman
Haverhill
Haverill
Newbury Port
India
German Government Buys 1,000,000 Acres in Mexico
A Washington report claims the German government through Hazelton Parsons and Linderman is negotiating the purchase of up to 10,000,000 acres in Mexico to establish a German colony. Linderman says initial 1,000,000-acre deals have been made, with further 1,000,000-acre tracts planned near Zencatens, aiming for a compact domain and emigration policy aligned with imperial interests. The story notes potential US-Germany-Mexico diplomatic questions and hints at Blaine's possible stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washrnevon
Mexico
Hazelton & Parsons
Bartholomew House of London
A.B. Linderman
Philadelphia
Florida
Linderman
Washington
State Department
Colonel Linderman
Hazelton
London
Bismarck
United States
New York
Zeacateas
Germany
Blaine
A Very Strange Plot Involving Body Theft And Fire
William T. Dodson of Danville was arrested on suspicion of murder after a body found in a house burned in part. He allegedly hired workers to bring a body for dissection, wrapped it in bedclothes, and set a candle alight with kerosene in an upper room to burn the house and fake his own death to collect a life insurance policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
William T. Dodson
Franklin Junction
Dodson
Bible Washington Kissed at Historic Masonic Ceremony
St. John's Lodge No. 1, the oldest Masonic body in the state, held a third degree in the Temple on Wednesday evening. The Bible on which Washington took the oath as first President was used, along with other relics, in elaborate ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
St. John’s Lodge
Temple
United States
Dying in the sight of hundreds at Dundee Lake
A 16 year old boy, William Jacobus, attempted to cross Dundee lake near Paterson New Jersey. He entered the current and was swept over the dam where he clung to a boat and rocks and froze to death in front of 700 to 800 spectators who watched for over four hours as many rescue attempts failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
William Jacobus
Dundee Lake
Enormous Booms in Wisconsin Timber Trade
NeEmsvilled Wis April 30 It is estimated about 65 000 000 feet of logs have gone to booms from Onalaska on the east fork of the Black river where the winter s cut is estimated at 90 000 000 feet But 25 000 000 feet have been sent out On Wedges creek 35 000 000 feet were cut but only 50 per cent have been sent out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
NeEmsvilled
Wis
Onalaska
East Fork
Black River
Wedge’s Creek
Fifteen Cowhides in Six Years Hit Liberal Editor
Le Mars Iowa April 30 editor Charles F Leddy of the Liberal was cowhided by Charles Brandon editor of the Pomeroy News. This marks the fifteenth such attack in six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mars
Charles F. Leddy
The
Liberal
Charles Brandon
Pomeroy News
To Our Readers Notice in The Boston Weekly Globe
A reader courtesy note requests mention of seeing ads in The Boston Weekly Globe when contacting advertisers, urging readers to reference the paper in transactions and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Weekly Globe
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