Naughty Carl Rieck vanishes after San Francisco raids
A San Francisco Chronicle feature recounts Carl Freidrich Gustav Rieck a smooth talking German immigrant once manager of the Wiener Garten and promoter of the Crystal Palace who vanished after heavy debts and failed ventures. The piece traces his rise from Berlin hoodlum to U S imposter and his departure with hidden funds leaving many victims and ruined projects.
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Stockton Street
Sutter Street
Fillmore Street
Carl Freidrich Gustave Rieck
Wiener Garten
San Francisco
Berlin
Rieck
Carl Freidrich Gustav
Mr. Wesle
Mme. Blechschmidt
Siebe
Siebe Brothers & Plagemann
Carl
Utso Rieck
Uhlan
Crystal Palace
Sutter
Post
Butler
Geary
California Street
Imposture Without a Motive in Missouri Scammer’s Claims
An Englishman calling himself General James W. Knox visited Hannibal Missouri aiming to recruit a manager for a claimed 1240 acre estate and sought a girl said to be heiress of Sir Garnet Wolseley. He produced forged title papers, offered a five year contract at $3000 yearly, boasted vast stock and contracts, left without paying hotel bill, and is believed to be James K Walmsley previously arraigned in Pike County.
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James W. Knox
Hannibal
Quincy
Lil
Nannie B. Walmsley
James B. Walmsley
Sir Garnet Wolseley
England
Knox
Navy
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Chicago
Oey
Burlah Grove
General Singleton
James K. Walmsley
Perry Springs
Pike County
Jay Gould's Sea Yacht Contract Awarded to Cramp & Sons
Philadelphia reports William Cramp & Sons awarded the contract to build a sea going private yacht for Jay Gould. The iron and steel craft will be 210 feet long with a 27 foot beam and 16 foot depth, aiming for speed and power, with Gould supervising interior design and expenses advancing as work progresses. The vessel name and total cost remain undisclosed.
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Philadelphia
Messrs
William Cramp
Cramp
Glasgow
Liverpool
Gould
Rumors of Revolt in Ecuador and War Talks Abroad
Reports from Panama say Eloy Alfaro leads a growing force near Quito. Chile notes a jump in Arthur Pratt Emma and Esmeralda mine shares from 110 to 880. Lima press cites Montero urging continued war unless peace terms are fair. Chosha skirmish kills 2 officers and 25 soldiers. Chile raises duties at Callao and Lima. Tarapaca treaty talks may trade Tarapeca for 36 million to Chile and 2 million to Bolivia. Guatemala reopens relations with Costa Rica.
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Panama
Ecuador
Eloy Alfaro
Quito
Chili
Arthur Pratt
Emma
Esmeralda
Lima
Montero
Chosha
Callao
Santiago
Peru
Bolivia
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Air Poisoning at Zoar Mass Fears of Carbonic Gas
At Zoar Massachusetts there is great excitement over poisoning cases. Charcoal kilns nearby are thought to have filled the valley with carbonic acid gas. Six to seven people have died and others are gravely ill. Professor Mears of Williams College is analyzing air samples. Results not yet public but suspected gas overload.
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Zoar
Mass
Hoosac Tunnel
Proessor Mears
Williams College
Nanogenarian Uncle Josh Maintains Vigor at 91 in Stoneham
In Stoneham Mr. Joshua Green known as Uncle Josh, a 91 year old Bradford Vermont native, is described as remarkably active. He drove cattle to Boston seventy years ago on the old turnpike, dug a bushel of potatoes in twelve minutes this fall, and walked to Medford last summer rather than take a ride. He shows strong vitality and likely will live to be a centenarian.
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Stoneham
Joshua Green
Josh
Entieman
Bradford
Boston
Medford
King Whale-Killer Claims Largest Sperm Whale Catch
James H. Hammond of East Wareham, chief officer of the ship James Arnold, has reportedly killed the largest sperm whale on record. The catch yielded 164 barrels and five gallons of oil.
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James H. Hammond
East Wareham
James Arnold
Havin
Truth is Mighty and Women Cure by Favorite Prescription
Dr. Pierce of Buffalo New York claimed the Favorite Prescription would cure numerous diseases and weaknesses of women. The claim drew doubt at first but later broad acceptance as thousands of ladies reported speedy cures through this preparation sold by druggists.
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Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Parnell Denies Land League Funds Allegations Stir Ireland
A Dublin letter in The Irish Times accuses the Parnell parliamentary party of misusing £48000 of Land League funds for private use and of a post hoc dissolution to avoid accounting. The Times and Daily Express report no official replies from Parnell or colleagues and warn of political consequences.
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Pusks
Irish Times
Parnell
Land League
the Times
Sristi
Daily Express
the Express
Pariamentary Party
Ireland
Parnell Denies Land League Funds Misuse Charge
In DuBILIN October 21 interview Mr Parnell refutes Times Express reports accusing Land League managers of misappropriating £80,000. He says the attacks aim to influence elections and cites separate funds for evictions relief and for electing pledged MPs. He notes expenses were legitimate and promises a detailed ledger by Patrick Egan to prove charges unfounded.
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Land Leaguers
Land League
Ireland
Mgr. Parnell
Patrick Egan
The
Mooney Denounces Fabrication of Irish Funding Allegation
Buffalo dated October 21 James Mooney dismisses a charge as silly and enemy works He asserts Land League funds from America go to Patrick Cen in Paris and that Dublin conference vote supports trust in Parnell and associates He links the Irish Times to the report and condemns its origins.
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Buffalo
Land League
America
Patrick Cen
Paris
Dublin
Parnell
The
Irish Times
James Mooney
The Iris.ie Leaders Cleared Of Land League Funds Allegations
London reports Justin McCarthy and Michael Davitt trustees of the Land League fund deny charges of misusing funds in a letter carried by the Irish Times. Davitt disputes claims about Mrs. Egan and the Ladies’ Land League and notes higher expenses during peak activity. He says the Times story causes no stir in Ireland and cites a forthcoming independent balance sheet.
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London
Justin McCarthy
M. P
Michael Davitt
Land League Fund
McCarthy, Jr
Irish Times
Parnell
Irish Parliamentary Party
Land League
Arnold Forster
League
Ireland
Davitt
Egan
Ladies’ Land League
Ladies’ League
Haan
Mr. Egan
The
Landlord Tenant Relations Improve in Ireland Says Trevelyan
Mr George Otto Trevelyan chief secretary for Ireland told a Selkirk audience that resident magistrates in Ireland report improving landlord tenant relations with rents fairly paid and intimidation waning. He noted it has been nearly six months since a collision between the constabulary and the people in the Irish provinces.
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Ireland
London
George Otto Trevelyan
Selkirk
Scotland
Trevelyan
Fenian documents found on convicted assailant in Leicester
Police in Leicester recovered Fenian documents from P. Farrell who was convicted of assault. Most papers concern the American faction and reveal ongoing correspondence and a united plan of action between Fenians in Ireland and America. An October 20 National League address accuses landlords of joining to crush tenant spirits.
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Leicester
P. Farrell
United Plan of Action
Committee of
The
National League
Tenants urged to unite for self government
In response to the present seal of judicial rents the call is made for tenantry to form vigilant lawful associations. The aim is to transfer local power from privileged strangers to the people and strengthen the drive toward self government.
Slight Rise in Exports Amidst Weak Domestic Livestock Values
Week ending October 21 1882 shows a small increase in live cattle and dressed beef exports to foreign markets while American live cattle and dressed beef values hold. Sheep prices rise one cent per pound. freight and insurance premiums edge up and shipments face rough seas and higher costs. Trade at stock yards slows with mixed cattle grades. Boston market steady to down slightly. Rumors circulate of a Chicago led stock company to slaughter and ship refrigerator beef to the East.
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Colorado
Boston
Armour of
Chicago
Brighton
Seateh
Rockland
Porto Rico
Neal
Barbadoes
Cienfuegos
Bush
Calcutta
Western
Beaton
Palm Oi
Sverm
Franklin County
New York
Vermont
Choice Dairy
Choice
Choice Western
Bates
Nova Scotia
Cumberland
Helm Campaign Gift Sparks Post Office Abolishment
In Lynchburg on October 20, George M. Helm, a Franklin County postmaster aligned with anti-boss Mahone Hubbell, sent a $20 campaign contribution in Confederate money. Soon after, his office was abolished and mail redirected to Rocky Mount, as Helm denounces Mahone and vows to resist coercion.
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Lynchburg
George M. Helm
Helm
Franklin County
Mahone- Hubbell
Hubbell-Mahone
Thest
Rocky Mount
Billy Mahone
Frelinghuysen Letters on George Arrest in Ireland
Secretary Frelinghuysen explains Lord Granville’s note on Henry George’s arrest in Ireland. The letter confirms officials in Ireland acted amid order-preservation difficulties and notes George’s activities did not indicate unlawful designs. It offers an interview at the State Department.
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George
Ireland
New York
Frelinghuysen
Itealf
Department OF State
Washington
Henry George
William J. Hoppen
United States
London
Lord Granville
Lowell
Mr.George
Her
Mr. George
Sam
Frederick T. Freling
Protest Against Discontinuance of Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse
A large Portland meeting urged opposition to the lighthouse department’s plan to discontinue the Cape Elizabeth light. General S. J. Anderson presided as Captain A. T. Small’s letter recalled a 1856 ship loss. A delegation to Washington was chosen, with a remonstrance to circulate across New England seaport cities.
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Portland
Lighthouse Department
Cape Elizabeth
J. Anderson
A. T. Small
Thomas B. Teed
Washington
J. W. Deering
J. 8. Winslow
Washington Ryan
New England
Philadelphia Phipps in Toronto habeas corpus case
In Osgoode Hall writs of habeas corpus and certiorari were applied for in the case of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs Paty 8 the Philadelphia politician charged with embezzling 87000 while superintendent of the Blacksley almshouse. The writs were granted and the motion to discharge will be argued before the full court next term.
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Philadelphia Phipps
Toronto
Osgoode Hall
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Paty
Philadelphia
Blacksley Almshouse
Father travels home with infant coffin and rum
An Ashburnham father, after burying his infant son, walked home to Ashburnham with a coffin and a quart of rum. He was found midnight by the roadside in a drunken state, the coffin beside him.
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Fitchburg Sentinel
Ashburnham
Absence of Mind Sparks Vermont Post Office Incident
In East Burke Vermont Arthur Jenkins drove to the post office with his wife and baby then left in a wagon with another man’s wife. After his wife protested he returned the vehicle and drove away.
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East Burke
Arthur Jenkins
Nan
Evans House Sold At Auction For 156000 Cash
The Evans House on Tremont Street sold at auction Saturday for 156000 cash and half of this year's taxes to James L. Little Esq. He also bought the rear lot 16x34. The large estate has been taxed for 105.
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Evans
Tremont Street
James L. Little
Steamer Arable Sets Hong Kong to San Francisco Record
The steamer Arable arrived in San Francisco in twenty three days, the fastest voyage on record from Hong Kong to this coast. The historic run showcases the rapid progress in transpacific shipping. The voyage duration marks a new benchmark for future crossings.
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San Francisco
Hong Kong
Heirs of Anneke Jans Meet Over $300 Million Claim
Heirs of Anneke Jans meet in Chicago to discuss their claim to a vast property portfolio valued at about 300 million dollars in New York and ifolland.
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Chicago
Anneke Jans
New York
Ifolland
Kalamazoo Doctor Endorses Hop Bitters
Kalamazoo Michigan February 2 1880. Doctor J Basyoys vouches for Hop Bitters praising their purity usefulness and long standing high reputation. He states he has used them since release and will continue recommending them based on observed cures and popular acclaim.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
J. Basyoys, M
Finance and Commerce notes steady rates at City market
The report from State Street on October 21, 1882 describes a moderately active money market with little change in loan and discount quotations. Banks remain cautious, with prime factory paper at 4 percent and outside notes brokered around 7 percent. Clearinghouse exchanges tallied 313,388,501 for the day and 878,466,871 for the week, with New York funds near par and minor discounts.
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State Street
New York
Foreign Exchange
Sterling Legis
Boston Markets Under Cloud as Dry Goods Slow
The Boston Daily Globe notes a cautious business mood with dry goods and clothing slowed by bad weather. Prices vary by commodity. wool steady, cotton softening, hides firm, metals weak, oils firm, and breadstuffs rising in price while butter and cheese stay firm amid slow trade.
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Boston DaiLy Globe
New York Markets Report October 21 19th Century Cotton and Provisions
New York markets report quiet trading with steady flour and meal, dull cotton spots and mixed futures from October to August. Provisions show weak pork prices and steady beef, with heavy sale activity in cut meats and fluctuating lard futures into November and December.
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Western Creamery
Ees
Western
Jersey
Pennsylvania
Sven
Vroceries
Sirius
Maracaibo
Java
Cuba
T&e
Giao
Cienfuegos
Valetta
Liverpool
London
Jasgow
Hull
Hamsburg
Amateraam
Bremen
Antwerp
Lzee
Prime City
Msc
Gloucester Fish Market weekly totals and prices for cod and halibut
Special correspondence reports Gloucester weekly fish arrivals from Western Grand and related banks totaling 772 000 pounds of cod and 90 500 pounds of halibut plus 2700 barrels of mackerel. Prices for cod and halibut vary by grade and shore stocks with several items listed, and mackerel outlook shows few catches remain.
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Sunday Globe
Gloverston
Grand Banks
la Have Banks
Georges
Banquevenn
Hake
Haddock
Prato
Tanners
Live Stock Arrivals at Brighton and Watertown Markets
Market bulletin lists weekly livestock arrivals ending October 20 with totals for Western and Northern cattle, sheep and lambs, swine, veals, and horses. Price ranges for beef cattle per 100 pounds live weight and for hides and tallow are provided, alongside dressed weights and lambskin figures.
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Batghtars Snaratertown
Aseh Vaucada
Cantey East
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