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Boston Weekly Globe

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1881

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Washington Budget and Opium Treaty Debate Opens

Washington items report executive Senate sessions soon, with Dawes and Anthony signaling caucus reporting readiness. Chinese treaties trigger attention as opponents dispute opium trade clauses, while some see gains in broader commerce. Also noted are a Louisiana Lottery legality, stolen Confederate records, bond continuances, an upcoming Post Office probe, and a potential posting of Conover as first assistant postmaster general.

Washington Senate Dawes Republican Senate Caucus Committee Anthony Robertson Committee On Commerce Boston New England China England

Readjusting Interest on Due Loans Policy Announced

Washington May 1 report notes Mr Windoms policy to readjust interest on due loans and continue until legislation intervenes. Treasury holds 6 per cent securities for bank notes and public moneys, with new item Three and a half per cents and transfers totaling from 6s to date. Notices of continuance for Us at six percent reach $47,193,850. large daily totals occur. Banks report bonds for continuance, many holders expect July to present bonds, not May 10 as circular stated. Projected large calls on five per cent in June and July to fund surplus revenue near $40 million. Legal tenders on hand total $35,955,076. national bank notes and legal tenders amount to $662,227,2? remains.

Washington Windom Treasury National Bank

Letter from Jules Grevy Accepting Yorktown Invitation

A translation of Jules Grevy's letter to President Hayes accepting the October Yorktown anniversary invitation. Grevy praises the alliance, expresses France's desire to join in the celebration, and thanks Hayes for his cordial wishes. Done at Paris, March 25, 1881, countersigned by B. St. Hiram.

Washington Mr. Outry Jules Grevy United States of America K. B. Hayes Congress France United States Yorktown Hayes Mr. Hayes Ava French Republic St. Hiram Paris

Worries over Virginia GOP shift and Army reorganization

The Valley Virginian at Staunton backs a Republican state convention stirring Mahone and allies. A party realignment could force Wickham and Co. to yield, with a sharp contest likely but coalition gains possible. Also notes on a two-division army plan with Sheridan heading the East and Hancock the Pacific, and Garfield moving to dismiss General Brady over a star-route funding dispute.

Washington Virginia Valley Virginian Staunton Major Yost Mahone Yest Wickham, Jorgenson & Co Sheridan East Pacific Hancock Texas New Mexico Mexico Schofield McDowell

Connecticut Priest in Scandal over Servant Girl Affair

A Cromwell priest Rev Father Ryan faces scrutiny after rumors of an affair with servant girl ONeill surface. The clergyman, educated in Rome and once assistant to Bishop Galberry, allegedly threatened to use a pistol to obtain access to the girl at her Hartford area home. Witnesses cite intoxication and prior visits. Bishop McMahon plans an investigation.

Hartworp Conn Father Ryan Cromwell Hartford Rome Ireland Galberry Connecticut O'Neil Ryan McMahon

Will of James T. Fields Detailed with Notable Bequests

The will filed in Essex County Probate outlines a wife’s home and furniture, books, art works, manuscripts, life insurance, and income of 100000 dollars. It lists legacies to Edwin F. Whipple, John G. Whittier, T. B. Aldrich, Lucy Larcom, W. D. Howells, and others. Substantial grants fund Portsmouth high schools, Boston homes, libraries, and college libraries at Harvard and Dartmouth. Executors named are James A. Little and James H. Beal.

Salem James T. Fields Essex County Charles Street Edwin F. Whipple E. P. Whippie John G. Whittier Mark Lucy Larcom W. D. Howells T. B. Aldrich Sarah M. Adams Elizabeth Adams Dr. L Mr. Winkley Benevolent Fraternity of Churches Kneeland Street Hospital Harvard College Library Dartmouth College Manchester James A. Little James H. Beal

Professor Swift Discovers New Comet Near Andromeda

Rochester May 1 Professor Lewis Swift director of Warner Observatory reports at 2 AM spotting a bright new comet in Andromeda moving southward. This is his first comet discovery this year earning a $200 Warner prize, plus $500 from 1880 for earlier discoveries, highlighting growing astronomy earnings.

Rochester Lewis Swift Warner Observatory Andromeda Doe Swift H. H. Warner Samese Whittemore Astronomical Society

Rucker Arrested After Attack on Grocer’s Clerk in Louisville

May 2 Louisville report says John Rucker, hired helper for grocer J. K. Dietrich, hid in the woodshed after work then assaulted Lizzie, a 19 year old orphan, drawing a razor across her throat before dragging her to the shed. Citizens hunted him and he is jailed.

Louisville John Rucker J. K. Dietrich Lizzie Ruckers

Lincoln Widow Confined by Illness in Springfield

Mrs. Lincoln, widow of President Lincoln, is bedridden at her sister’s home in Springfield NL, after reports of a Pau visit. she never expects to go abroad again, and suffers periods of deep melancholy with friends fearing for her recovery.

Springfield Lincoln Pau France

Suit filed against Vanderbilt over 1876 Cross Town road ties

Burra o New York April 30 A suit for 250000 has been brought against William H Vanderbilt by Thompson Hersee assignee of D S Bennett for breach of contract in 1876 in failing to complete the connections of the Cross Town road with the Bennett and Union elevators.

Burra O, N. Y William H. Vanderbilt Thompson Hersee D. S. Bennett Bennett and Union

Immigration Grants at Castle Garden Rise in April

New York reports 15 280 immigrant grants landed at Castle Garden last week, bringing April arrivals to 58 763, up from 45 578 a year earlier. Since January 1, 1881 total arrivals reach 104 306, compared with 83 000 in the corresponding period of 1880.

New York Castle Garden

Ferry-boat Disaster Drowns Ten Across Fox River

Elgin reports a ferry boat overloaded across Fox River sank during crossing. Fifteen drowned per despatch with crowds gathering as rescue efforts failed. Ten lives later believed lost with victims including Emery Grady and two Swedish youths from Sycamore. rewards offered by City Council and City Treasurer.

Eatin Emery Grady Algonquin Malcolm Pell Adolph Halm Sycamore Eli Geddings Carlisle Guy

Daughter of Professor Diman Killed in Horse Accident

Miss May Diman, second daughter of the late Professor J. Lewis Diman of Brown University, died instantly at 6 30 PM when her horse ran away on Angell Street and crashed into churchyard fencing near the First Baptist Church. Her escort Mr Benjamin Barker was thrown over a ten foot wall but escaped serious harm.

Providence Miss May Diman J. Lewis Diman Brown University Benjamin Barker Angell Street Benoitt Street First Baptist Church Missiman

Fatal Thunderbolt Strikes German Schoolboys in Louisville

A severe thunderstorm in Louisville on Thursday struck six German boys from St. Antonius Catholic School playing on the Common. Five were killed instantly, one severely burned. the sixth lad Pintz was believed to be dying. The incident occurred as they prepared to enter the schoolhouse, a blinding bolt zigzagging into their group.

Louisville St. Antonius Catholic School Pintz

Sailors Rescued After Four Day Boat Voyage From Wing of Mobile

The Mary A Nelson reports the schooner L E Wing from Matanzas to New York foundered April 17 about 210 miles east of St Andrews Sound Georgia. Captain Whitmore and steward John Downey survived after a 108 hour improvised voyage in a single boat with canned meat and bread, sighted by the Mary A Nelson on April 21 and picked up.

Mary A. Nelson Cienfuegos L. E. Wing Mobile Matanzas New York Georgia Whitmore John Downey Mantanzas St. Andrew’s Sound Franks

Two Lives Lost In Palladium Sinking Off Point Judith

The Palladium schooner with Captain Chase from New York bound to Providence sank southwest of Point Judith around 9 last night. Captain Chase was saved. his son Frederick W. Chase Jr and mate Samuel Walker perished. Vessel sits in three fathoms of water about a mile offshore. Cargo fully and vessel partially insured.

Washington Signal Corps Point Judith Palladium Chase New York Providence Frederick W. Chase, Jr Samuel Walker

Fire devastates Greenpoint box factory and nearby buildings

May 2 reports describe a major blaze in Greenpoint, L I, destroying Edward C. Smith’s extensive box factory and two three story frame buildings plus a three story brick structure named The American Flag. Estimated loss stands at 75000 with about 176 workers affected. Injuries include George Clapp with severe head contusions, Patrick Kinner badly burned, and W S Weeny with facial and hand injuries.

New York Edward C. Smith Greenpoint George Clapp Patrick Kinner W. S. Weeny Savaraly

Burns and Injuries at Foremance Stable Incident

Report describes injuries to John Renner Frank McMalken Genger soll August Friskey and others including John O Connor and G McGarvey Peter Shaft Samuel Nixon Edward Crawford and George Bloomfield in a stable accident during horse removal at Foremance No 15 Encine. A man Brockenberry reportedly missing.

John Renner Frank McMalken Gengersoll August Friskey John O'Connor G. McGarvey Peter Shaft Samuel Nixon Encine Edward Crawford George Bloomfield Brockenberry

Killed by the Fall of a Tree in New Haven

James Riley was crushed to death while at work in an excavation when an undermaned tree fell. Fellow worker Thomas Dailey escaped, Riley aged about 30, unmarried and in the country a year. The incident appeared due to lack of bracing ropes.

New Haven James Riley Thomas Dailey Riley

Runaway New Mexico Mountain Train Stopped After Hair Raising Plunge

A Las Vegas Optic report recalls a runaway train on Glorietta Summit descending at high speed. Conductor Blessingham, engineer Jake Brown, and crew battled momentum from 60 to 80 mph, with Brown leaping from the cab while the caboose crew and fireman fought to slow the wreckage. At Canoncito a natural basin allowed the engine to be halted and the danger ended.

Las Vegas Optic New Mexico Blessingham Glorietta Summit Jake Brown Brown Bressingham L’awnee Charlie Canoncito

Boycotting S suggested at Illinois Land Leaguers convention

Illinois Land Leaguers held a convention in Chicago with 386 delegates. Speakers included I P O Connor M L Quinn and Judge Moran who framed aims as nationalizing Ireland and achieving emancipation. Resolutions pledged 250000 by 1882 and vowed to support Irish land movement, with one proposal to boycott Irish members who refuse to join the league.

Chicago Land Leaguers I. P. O'Connor M. L. Quinn Peoria Judge Moran Ireland Land League of Illinois League

Raiders Loot Canon Largo Settlement in New Mexico

A Canon Largo raid near Farming ton in New Mexico involved about forty raiders led by four white men and many Mexicans. The group plundered homes, killed four settlers, and drove off roughly 100 head of cattle before fleeing.

Drexven Col Durango Canon Largo Farmington New Mexico

Banquet Honors Ex President Grant at Mexican Legation

In Mexico City an elegant banquet at the American legation honored ex-President Grant with General Grant, United States Minister Morgan, General Romero and others delivering remarks. Mexican federal and military officials, the American consul, Vera Cruz daughters, and railroad capitalists attended as Diaz tours the country promoting lines to the United States. The event reflected strong harmony and interest in the rail projects.

City OF Mexico Legation Grant Vera Cruz Diplomatic Corps United States Morgan Romero Diaz

Monk Parthenious Cited For Earthquake Prophecies at Chios

A monk named Parthenious, long regarded as gifted with prophecy, warned of Ohio disasters for years and correctly forewarned seven earthquakes. His prediction that the island would sink was not yet fulfilled. followers report three verifications and are emigrating. church authorities briefly removed him before the public riot led to reinstatement.

London Chio Standard Parthenious Ohio Varthenious

Death and scandal shadow Ezra G Sanger's life

Ezra G Sanger died in Peoria at 28 after a life of recklessness and crime. He inherited 60 000 in 1873 from his father Judge Sanger, funded a leather business then collapsed into theft and gambling. He spent 4000 to aid thieves jailed in Joliet, his mother had killed herself, and he died penniless in Chicago area. The report also notes US currency in circulation and travel/foreign news briefings.

Curiaco Ezra G. Sanger Peoria Judge Sanger Chicago Joliet

Floods devastate Kansas and Missouri flood plains

Floods across the Missouri River drive thousands from homes in Kansas City and East Kansas. Damages cited exceed four million dollars to private property, with extensive losses along the river from Pioche to Sioux City and in towns like Leavenworth and Atchison. Rescue efforts, shelter provisions, and widespread displacement accompany the rising waters and destroyed bridges and farms.

Kansas City Missouri East Atchison Kansas St. Paul Chicago Missouri River Sioux City Bismarck Omaha Council Blufff St. Louis

Mississippi River Stands at St Louis Floods City

The Mississippi at St Louis remained near standstill with low grounds flooded and Union stockyards at risk if levels rise twenty inches. East St Louis saw nightly patrols to spot breaks, minor leaks found and halted. Kansas City reports a better outlook as the river stayed steady or fell slightly. Dakota notes the Sioux River has fallen for days, danger over but railroad and farm property already damaged.

Leavenworth Kan Missouri River Eagar East Leavenworth Kansas Missouri Atchison St. Louis East St. Louis Kansas City Sioux Fas Dak Sioux River

Mystery of Missing Men Hints at Deadly Swindle

The text recalls three men who vanished after returning from a season in the woods with earnings and lodging at a hotel where their remains were later found. Locals believe the remains are those men and suspect foul play over money. Most residents from that era are dead or dispersed now.

Wilhelmina Grunwald Found Dead in Barrel of Water

Wilhelmina Grunwald, 72, was found dead in her room at 124 Stanton Street after severing arteries and drowning in a water barrel used as a bath. She lived alone and was last seen Wednesday night sending a tenant’s daughter for beer, then retired with the can to her room. A granddaughter discovered the body after prying open a shutter and seeing her head protruding from the barrel.

New York Wilhelmina Grunwald Stanton Street

SORROWFUL LETTER FROM SALAM BERNHARDT CORRESPONDENT

M Jean Soudan writes from Boston for Le Voltaire about Salam Bernhardt s desolate mood during the Bernhardt company tour. The speaker regrets not visiting San Francisco, contemplates postponing, and criticizes their manager Abbey s belief in profits. The letter ends with well wishes for safe travels.

M. Jean Soudan le Voltaire Bernhardt Company United States San Francisco Boston Abbey Salam Bernhardt

Letter from A M Gibson to Brady over Star Route charges

A letter from A M Gibson published in the New York Sun accuses Thomas J Brady of theft and cowardice. Gibson, based in Washington DC, challenges Brady to prove his claims and says he is ready to provide evidence. The missive dates from Everett House New York April 30 1881.

Garfield General Brady Washington Congress Mentor Indiana Brady Hhis Corkhill Post Today Woodward Postmaster-General Jewell Tyner Dorsey James Corkbill A. M. Gibson New York Sun Today The Sun National Republican Thomas J. Brady Washington, D. C New York Herald A. M. Grnson Everett House New York

Their Knocking Down

New York detectives arrested three regular passengers and five ferry horse railway drivers after money vanished from padlocked fare boxes on the Twenty third street and Thirty fourth street line. Keys found on the three men opened the tare boxes. losses reportedly reached sixty dollars daily.

New York Twenty-third Street Thirty Fourth Street Ferry Byrnes John Kelly William Rayney Thomas Brown Darrel James McCaffrey EK. Ryan William Kanfield Daniel McCann M.ryan

Notorious land dispute ends in brutal city feud

In East St. Louis a land title dispute escalated when Mayor John J. McLean and Marcel Mouchereon fought as bystanders and police intervened. A shotgun blast blinded the mayor in one eye, another shot wounded a police officer, a bystander fired at Mouchereon, and Mrs. Mouchereon restrained the mayor amid the melee.

Monchereon Mouchereon

Local firm forms capital stock to light Vanderpoole lamp

A $500,000 stock company is formed in this city to manufacture the Vanderpoole electric light. A private exhibition was held tonight showing experimental progress. Vanderpoole claims lights from forty to 2000 candle power and a steady glow with carbon points spaced by electricity. Application will be made to the City Council to test the lighting on streets.

Vanderpoole

Short stockings spark fashion debate in New York stores

The Indianapolis Sentinel notes a daring new hot weather hosiery trend with dove colored stockings held up by slim metal strips inside shoes. The piece pokes fun at the novelty and warns fashion readers about potential modesty concerns and quick uptake.

Indianapolis Sentinel Clara Belle New York Clara Dear Clara Darling

Consolidation Forms Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Co

A consolidation of the Minneapolis & St. Louis, Minneapolis & Duluth, Minneapolis & Town Southern and Fort Dodge & Fort Ripley railways is completed. The new company will operate as the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Company of Minnesota and Iowa.

Important Western Railway Minneapolis, Minn Minneapolis & St. Louis Minneapolis & Duluth Minneapolis & Town Southern Fort Dodge & Fort Ripley Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway Company Minnesota Iowa

Mrs Nancy Letcher Dies. Henderson Legacy Remains

Mrs Nancy T Letcher widow of the late Judge J H Letcher of Henderson Kentucky died at the family residence. Born April 14 1814 in Girard County Kentucky she was formerly Miss Nannie T Kennedy daughter of General Thomas Kennedy famed in Revolutionary times. General Kennedy owned Lewis George Clarke the original George Harris in Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Nancy T. Letcher J. H. Letcher Henderson Nannie T. Kennedy General Thomas Kennedy Girard County General Kennedy Lewis George Clarke George Harris

Geppert Charged in Plow Parts Theft Ring

Racine Wisconsin April 30 Through the arrest of Albert A Geppert an employee in Case s plough factory it has been discovered that since 1876 he has been stealing all the different parts of ploughs packing them in boxes at his house and yelling them The officers found 2000 worth of ploughs thus packed ready for shipment to a western town whither Geppert intended to move.

Racine, Wis Albert A. Geppert Case Geppert

Lorimer Resigns Pastorate to Accept Michigan Ave Church

Rev. Dr. George C. Lorimer, formerly of Tremont Temple Boston, resigns from First Baptist Church in Curia co to accept a call to Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. The Michigan Ave church, whose building burned recently, has been reorganized and is close to funding to rebuild if he joins as pastor.

Curiaco George C. Lorimer Tremont Temple Boston First Baptist Church Michigan Avenue Lorimer

Genuine Toledo sword linked to Revolutionary War heroes

A sword worn by General Johnstone Jones of Charlotte is a genuine Toledo relic with a storied lineage. It descended from Major Cadwallader Jones, served in Baylor's regiment and with General Lafayette at Brandywine and Yorktown, and later was worn by Cadwallader Jones III as a South Carolina regiment colonel.

Johnstone Jones Charlotte N. C Yorktown Cadwallader Jones Baylor Lafayette Brandywine Charles III Spain George Washington Jones South Carolina

Mail Carrier Swept by Flood Waters Across Damaged River Bridge

During a Montana flood a carrier attempted to cross a river with a mail bag using a cable and basket. The basket tipped at midstream over boiling waters and both the man and the mail were lost, never seen again.

Montana United States

Man Surfaces on log Voyage Toward St Louis

A deranged man rode a log down the Des Moines river last week, steering with an improvised boat built from the log and an oar. He declared intent to reach St Louis and would not stop, eluding rescuers as he drifted from sight on a hazardous journey.

Des Moines St. Louis

Skeletons Tell a Tale of Murder in Montreal Find

Workmen at Cote des Neiges unearthed two human skeletons, revealing a brutal murder of two men. Neighbors recall rumors of a violent feud and disappearances linked to the case, prompting police inquiries and heavy local concern.

Montreal Cote Des Neiges Renan

Farmer John Welker Shot by Hired Man in East Batavia

Rochester report states farmer John Welker near East Batavia was instantly killed by his hired man Charles Stockley who killed him after refusing consent to marry Welker’s 16 year old daughter. Stockley, seeking marriage, acted after Welker’s refusal.

Rochester N. Y John Welker East Batavia Charles Stockley Stockley Welker

Renew subscription before July 1 for fourteen months offer

The wrapper urges readers to check date on their paper and renew if their 1881 subscription expires this year. A fourteen months' offer will be withdrawn after July 1, so renew now to avoid loss. The notice targets readers with expiring subs in 1881 and emphasizes a limited-time extended term.

The Tichborne Case Revealed by a Conspirator's Partner

William Stapleford of Manchester, long a solicitor in Sydney, visits New York during the Tichborne estate affair. He recounts how Gibbes of Sydney and Orton of Wagga Wagga conspired to impersonate Sir Roger Tichborne, with Stapleford aiding before keeping silent to shield partners.

New York William Stapleford Manchester England Tichborne Stapleford Sydney S. W Roger Tichborne South America Rio de Janeiro Bella Mr. Gibbes Europe Sir Roger Paris Gibbes London Queen Street B. C Sir Roger Tichborne Bellevue Gardens Arthur Orton Wagga Wagga Engleford

Chicago Sensation Of Boston Man And Harlot’s Honeymoon Ended In Attempted Suicide

Luin Nelson of Boston, a married man’s supposed lover, created a Chicago sensation by attempting suicide after a quarrel over a ruined elopement. Frank Cleveland, a Boston husband, denied abducting her as police found Nelson near Lasalle and Washington, after a dose of laudanum. Medical aid saved her. Cleveland claimed she was from Eliot Street, Boston, and sought Chicago business prospects. She rests, condition not dangerous.

Chicago Times Lasalle and Washington Streets Luin Nelson Boston Frank Cleveland Brevoort House JT. D. Clayton Cleveland Bagolo South Clinton Street Lulu Eliot Street Chicago Hether Hub

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