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Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1885

Page

5

Messianic Hope Died Out in Jewish Thought Says Rabbi Schindler

Rabbi Solomon Schindler lectured at Temple Adath Israel on Messianic expectations, arguing modern Judaism no longer expects a political messiah. He traced ideas from political despotism to divine messengers and urged light of universal human progress replacing longing for Palestine with hope for global happiness and shared humanity.

Temple Adath Israel Columbus Avenue Northamptontreet Solomon Schindler Israel Palestine Jerusalem Zion Holy Land Elestine Assiah Samuel Solomon David Comte Pheyelgre

A Specific for Small Pox Proved by Nova Scotia Indians

A Boston physician endorses a plant remedy for small pox from Major John Lane in Nova Scotia. The letter claims sarracenia purpurea works before fever and after rash, with Dr Morris of Halifax backing it, and cites certificates and newspaper coverage.

The Globe United States Canada Boston Bowdoin College Massachusetts Medical Society John Lane Nova Scotia Morris Halifax Moore Ruseely, Letcher M. D Hancock Street

Charged in Grandmother’s Death at Collins NY

Fred A. Bruce of Collins was arrested on a first degree murder indictment for killing his grandmother a year ago at Jed's farm. The victim left about $60,000, and a will naming Bruce executor was signed by witnesses who swore they did not sign. Bruce faces arraignment likely Tuesday.

Burrao N. Y Fred A. Bruce Collins Brace Jed Fred Bruce

Amsterdam's Water Works and Marsh Foundations

Amsterdam, Holland's chief commercial city, rises from former marsh and sea. The town relies on massive water works, heavy stone embankments, and buttresses. Piles form the underwater foundation, supporting the upper district built on unstable sand.

Amsterdam Holland

Shavers and Shaved in The Awful Chair

A humorous Old World essay on barbers and shaving mishaps glimpsed in taverns and seaside towns. It critiques barber culture, noting how delays amid lively crowds turn men from Debonair to disheveled, and ends with a playful plea for barbers to be spared.

The Shaving Chair and the Barber's War of Words

A reflective essay wanders through a barber shop scene with a stylish, witty narrator. It contrasts the craftsman’s skill and missteps, mocks overzealous grooming, and recalls a railway station yarn about a razor wielded in haste. Personal anecdotes reveal humor and caution in close shaves.

Dance at the Corners Night Described in Struggle

A distressed narrator recalls a coercive encounter about attending a dance at the Corners. The scene reveals coercion and a clash between authority and individual will, with rhetoric filled by tension and implied struggle of the speaker.

Silent Chamber Torture Scene Mixed With Grime and Odd Bribes

A brigand exploits a chained slave in a secluded room to shave him with a razor as the Burlap scene unfolds. The slave sharpens the blade and the pair experiment positions until the task ends. The brigand, wearing a tired stance, complains of back pain but remains grateful for the mercy shown.

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Portrait and barber craft in early career noted

The passage describes an amateur who, though not a finished artist, consistently shaved the face cleanly on the first pass and rework was rarely needed. Other cases required treatment after ward as he developed his skill.

Rtigo lo's Talk on Stocks An Unjustifiable Advance in the Price

New York October 11 Rigolo warns in tomorrow's Sun that last week's stock market move was unjustified. He cites widespread mispricing among railroads and bonds, argues the Vanderbilt Morgan combination drives the boom, and says outsiders cannot profit while professional manipulators push prices higher.

New York Stock Exchange Rigolo New York Central Northwestern Lake Shore Union Pacific Ica Pacific Mail Ifling Cos Tomer Wall Street France Gould Missouri Pacific Western Union Kansas & Texas Texas Pacific

Quarantine Rules Set for Canada United States Travelers

At a conference in Niagara Falls Ontario officials from Grand Trunk and Michigan Central railways and the State Board of Health adopted stricter frontier quarantine rules. All local travelers crossing into the United States by rail or other means must show vaccination within the last year and carry a medical certificate. Rules take effect immediately, with medical officers meeting trains to examine passengers en route to minimize delays.

NiaGara Falls Ont Grand Trunk Michigan Central Railways State Board of Health United States Canada

Comptroller rules bounty after April 1866 enlistment allowed

Washington October 8 acting second comptroller decides bounty payable to Aaron Stallings for arrears, if enlistment occurred before the order reached the station. The order stopping enlistments and bounty payments does not bar payment where the enlistment preceded the order. Washington October 7 secretary Lamar rules that insiders with Interior Department ties cannot prosecute claims or aid prosecutions against the United States for two years after leaving office.

Comptroller of the Treasury Washington Aaron Stallings Lamar Biwinsye Interior Department Unitedates Pope Pa Yeste

Georgia Girl Flees Altar To Wed Old Lover

Miss Lillie Boss a 17 year old girl fled her planned wedding to 66 year old Jacob Wetherington in Valdosta. She married former sweetheart Jesse Hardee at a magistrate then returned home to face guests.

Atlanta Lillie Boss Jacob Wetherington Valdosta Lillie Jesse Hardee

Finance Market Recap Shows Easy Money and Steady Rates

The local market reports ample loan funds and easy rates with call loans near 3 percent and discounts 3.5 to 5 percent. Clearing bank balances stay at 2 percent. New York funds weaken at par to 10 cents per $1000, foreign exchange steady, and the New York bank statement shows modest gains in reserves and deposits while excess reserves hover around $40 million. Bradstreet's overview notes limited accommodation, a faltering fall boom, and varied weaving through cotton receipts, dry goods, wool, and wholesale demand across major markets including Chicago and Boston.

New York Speele Bradstreet Boston Philadelsg Chicago

Commercial Matters Boston Markets Apples and Butter Prices

There is a liberal supply of apples with varied prices for different grades including S2b, 1 76, and 81 75 per barrel in East and North markets. Butter demand has improved with top September creamery at 24e, larger lots selling around 21 22e, and other dairy items showing steady to firm pricing across Western and Vermont coasts.

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Waterbury stem-winder watch offered by The Weekly Globe

The Waterbury full plate movement of 57 parts is offered with nickel silver case and chain. It is guaranteed to run 28 hours when wound, tested six days at the factory, and repairable for 50 cents. The case remains bright, tarnish-free, engraved, packed satin lined, sent free by mail from The Weekly Globe Boston.

Waterbury Weekly GLOBE Boston Mass

New York Markets Quiet as Prices Steady in Flour and Meat

New York markets on Saturday October 10 show quiet trade in flour and meat while prices hold steady. Cotton futures sharply fell after a bureau report suggesting a seven to ten percent larger crop than last year, with October at 9.70 cents, November 9.72, December 9.80, February 10.02.

Chalta Sloe Lidian Cory Onte Eden Lee Stete Cotlee Rio C. Ochan Loudon Me&al Bureau

Live Stock Markets at Brighton and Watertown Week Ending October 9

Arrivals show Western cattle 1365 Eastern cattle 3 Northern 618 total 2196. Sheep and lambs 700 Northern 7736 total 14 376. Swine 16579 Veal 613. Beef cattle prices per hundredweight ranged 450 to 587 dollars for different grades. Hides and tallow listed per pound with country hides and lambskin figures.

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Market for fish at Gloucester shows mixed but overall light landings

Gloucester October market reports overall weaker than last year with cod and mackerel in light receipt as the season nears close. Seiners took mackerel but did not land large quantities while total weekly landings totaled about 970000 pounds with varied prices across salt and fresh fish and byproducts.

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