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Boston Weekly Globe

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1887

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Great Liberal Federation Meeting at Nottingham

The Liberal Federation congress in Nottingham opened with Mr Gladstone urging candor on Ireland. He warned that coercion risks driving Ireland toward upheaval and favored a statutory Dublin framework under imperial oversight. London and European notes followed on Gladstone’s health, unrest in London, and shifts in Russia and Italy.

Great Liberal Federation Nottingham Congress of the Liberal Federation Eng Gladstone Ireland Dublin England Mitchelestown Mitchellstown Balfour Ireand Wiliam Vernon Harcourt Morley London Wales

Paris correspondent links Katkoff to Boulanger dictator bid

The Paris envoy of the London Daily Chronicle reports that the late M Katkoff and General Boulanger were in close contact. Katkoff allegedly promised to aid the general's bid for dictatorship and acted as intermediary to influence war stance against Russia and Germany. A German emissary intercepted a letter and informed Emperor William, provoking the Czar to sever contact with Katkoff and hastening his death.

Paris London Daily Chronicle M. Katkoff General Boulanger Katkoff Bopagnowicn Boulanger Positon Genral Seloweinitz St. Petersburg Wiliam

Absconding Bank Director Arrested. Global Tensions Rise

Reports from Europe detail Gerv., Bank director in custody at Ulhausen, while Fairbairn of London faces £80,000 liabilities and the Czar plans a swift departure to St. Petersburg. England backs Spain's Morocco conference proposal as unrest grows in Caucasian Georgia and Swiss officials prepare to curb anarchist meetings.

Cipsic, Gerv Ulhausen Fairbairn London St. Petersburg Copenhagen England Spain Morocco Caucasian Georgia Swiss Federal Council Switzerland Pesther Lloyd Austria Allance Roqne Cuba Kitab Bucharia Central Asia Carlsruhe Crefeldan Constantinople Italy Pisa Lake Como Jerusalem Daily Telegraph Uae

Collapse of Mount Carmel schoolhouse in New York

An unfinished school building attached to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on East One Hundred Fifteenth Street collapsed on the 17th with a crash while about a score worked inside under Dr A E Kerner. Five were killed and 10 injured. Kerner among the injured then died on Wednesday. The disaster resulted from poor workmanship and a weak wall structure, with the donkey engine’s constant vibration causing the walls to topple. The dead included John Dunker Henry Rientz Jerome Laura Paulo Gilbert. Injured included Kerner James Mann Robert Young Thomas Kirwan Florin Dunn Edward Welch Robert Levy 14 Demerick Porter Gilleseppe Curto John Conway and others. the priest had supervised to save costs. The church’s vicinity, including Kerner’s house, was damaged and crowds gathered at the scene.

Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel One Hundred and Fifteenth Street New York A. E. Kerner Father Kerner John Durken Henry Rientz Jeralome Laura Paulo Gilbert James Mann Robert Young Thomas Kirwan Florin Dunn Edward Welch Robert Levy Demerick Porter Gilleseppe Curto John Conway Ivis Kerner

Fatal stabbing and shooting at Italian bar racks incident

Early this morning in Jersey City on Railroad avenue a row at the Italian bar racks left Frank Daumo fatally stabbed three times and his wife fatally shot in the breast. One assailant was arrested while two others escaped, police reported.

Jersey City N.J Railroad Avenue Frank Daumo

Separation From England What a Commercial Union Means for Canada

The Globe prints Belfast cable on Chamberlain speech arguing self governing colonies gain full control over law, taxation, tariffs, and navy. It warns commercial union with the United States would imply Canadian political separation from Britain, despite Canada’s push for free trade with America and a protective tariff against the mother country.

Canada Toronto Globe Today Belfast Chamberlain Gladstone New South Wales United United States America Dominion Great Britain

Moodus Watch Tinkerer Prepares Simple Coffin

In Moodus Middlesex county 80 miles south of Hartford D C Wheeler village watch tinkerer has his coffin made and ready for his body. He speaks plainly about preferring a plain coffin without new fangled silver trim stating that such adornments do not suit him.

New Haven Hartford Middlesex County Moodus D.C Wheeler

I Cut a Chestnut Coffin for Myself in Chestnut Wood

The writer describes selecting a tall chestnut tree, milling and curing the planks, and commissioning Undertaker Bigelow to craft a solid coffin. He notes the coffin fits him well though slightly narrow at the shoulders and explains his choice of chestnut for durability.

Bigelow

Two Die In Steam Launch Boiler Explosion

New York on October 28 reports the second hand boiler of the small steam launch May exploded at noon. Patrick and John Cunningham were killed instantly. Carl Schmidtke suffered serious injuries. Several men fell into the water and many windows were shattered.

New York Fiarlem Patrick John Cunningham Carl Schmidtke

Condemned Anarchists Seek Supreme Court Writ

In Washington the Supreme Court debated an application for writs of error on Illinois anarchist cases. Justice Harlan noted the urgency due to November 11 execution date. Counsel argued federal questions about jury taint and self incrimination. records to be printed for submission. In Chicago, grim actions follow, with guards preparing to move prisoners ahead of the looming executions.

Washington Chicago United State Supreme Court John Randolph Tucker Pryor B. F. Butler Captain Black Justice Harlan Supreme Court of State of Illinois Supreme Court United States United States Supreme Court General Fixer Themelves

Murder on the High Seas Burns Coal Passer to Death

Galveston Tex Oct 20 Chief engineer W R McCullough was arrested for the murder of coal passer J H Graham aboard the steamship Comal. Witnesses say McCullough poured red hot coals on Graham after warning him to wake up and then beat him as he lay dying. Graham died within minutes and was buried at sea after the ship neared Galveston. McCullough, about 43 and a New York City resident, faces murder charges. five witnesses were sent to await the federal grand jury.

Galveston Tex W. R. McCullough J. H. Graham Graham McCullough United States Federal Grand Jury Engineer McCullough New York City

Riots by McGill Students End With Arrests in Montreal

A McGill University student body after a theater show paraded Montreal streets and rioted. Several students were arrested, reinforcements arrived, and police fired to disperse the crowd at the station, ending the disturbance.

McGill University Montreal Que MeGill University

Plight of a Russian Baron in New York

Baron Nicolas Korff, connected with the Russian court, has been in the United States gathering statistics on internal revenue laws. At Jersey City’s Penn Station he handed his baggage to a Dodd's expressman and his leather bag containing translations, letters, passports, and a campaign ticket was stolen en route to his hotel. A liberal reward is offered.

New York Nicolas Korff Jersey City Dodd’s Cleveland

Open revolt by dissenters in Knights of Labor at Chicago

About 35 delegates from 13 states met in Chicago after leaving the Minneapolis convention and formed a provisional committee to reorganize the Knights of Labor. Charles F. Seib was named secretary as a circular from headquarters denounces high‑level corruption, conspiracies, and misuse of funds, and urges local assemblies to address inquiries to the provisional secretary.

Chcaco Minneapolis Knights of Labor Chicago Charles F. Seib Seib Cnaktes F. Sem East Walmisdon Street Cilicaco Order of the Knights of Labor Tradea I Districta Jerusalem Richmond General Assembly Ince PD. A General Office Order Buncombe Charles PF Ser Provisional Committee

Roque Floods Displace Havana Area Residents

Roque near Cardenas inundated by sprang lakes as natural springs swell. Many people lose homes while floods rise. Cuba issues regulation allowing American citizens to depart Cuban ports without passport, via simple consular certificate. Disease hits Sagua with hundreds of livestock losses in a month.

Havana Roque Cardenas United States Cuba

Butler Property Appraised for Government Purchase

A special commission valued General B F Butler’s south of the Capitol property at 277000 dollars, 2000 more than its earlier sale offer to the government. The report went to the secretary of the treasury on October 20.

WaAsuHi IncTon Special Commission Capitol B. F. Butler Secretary of the Treasury Butler

Reminiscence of General Jackson Sold at Virginia End

Washington dispatch notes Jackson City, a property at the Virginia end of the Long bridge, has recently been sold for a substantial sum amid ongoing development in the capital region. The sale reflects continued interest in historic sites and their value to nearby communities.

Washington Jackson City Virginia

City layout under General Jackson era sparks faded hopes

Jackson City was laid out during General Jackson's administration by a company that issued 100,000 in bonds. The corner-stone was laid by the president with military and civic pomp. The town never prospered, never >12 residents, and the old cornerstone was later dug up and used by a Black woman as a mortar to grind hominy. It covers 90 acres of land.

Ackson City Jackson

Knights of Labor adjourns at Minneapolis amid faction wrangles

The eleventh Knights of Labor general assembly at Minneapolis adjourned after a day of heated debate over constitution amendments and leadership. Powderly retained leadership as ally support grew, cigarmakers readmitted without fee, and a cooperative fund was made optional. A parade rule barred red flags. liquor at picnics remained prohibited. Chinese assemblies chartering failed. District Assembly 49 members faced legal action in a board defense.

General Assembly The Knights of Labor Minneapolis Messrs Barry and Bailey H. Bailey John Hayes Powcerly Church of Rome Litebman Siew Pers Pentlemen Hindley Barry Donnelly Sience Rapitar Bailey Committee On Law Neral Mator Workman National Armers' Alliance Washington Indianapolis Boston Minn Tidianapolis Ind Cigarmakers’ International Union Richmond Ths Powerly General Executive Board Powderly Committee On Stehman Old Dominion Steamship Company

Civil Service Clash Over Political Use of Clerks

Washination Oct 21 Civil Service Commissioner Edgerton repeats that clerks of both parties may band together and donate for political purposes and that members of such political groups are eligible for appointments to examining boards. His views conflict with those of Mr Oberly. Edgerton expects the President to back him, while most expect Lyman to side with Oberly.

Washination Civil Service Edgerton Oberly Lyman

Fatal Kerosene Fire Disaster in Maine Woman

In Bimperorp Maine on October 21 Mrs Joseph E Mitchell suffered a severe kerosene accident while rekindling a kitchen fire. The flames flashed, she ran outside and rolled to extinguish them, leaving most of her clothing burned from her body. Her husband and son live in Charlestown Massachusetts.

Bimperorp Joseph E. Mitchell Charlestown Mass

Miss Josie Holmes Arrested on Rail Car at Hamilton

United States officers arrested Miss Josie Holmes, private secretary to E. L. Harper of Fidelity National Bank, on a north bound railway train at Hamilton. She was brought to Cincinnati and jailed as authorities anticipate more Fidelity arrests.

United States Hamilton Cincinnati Josie Holmes E. L. Harper Fidelity National Bank Fidelity

Paris Green Fatal for Family Leaves Two Dead

Hon. Nate Fredericks and two children died from Paris green poisoning after eating cabbage. Mrs. Fredericks and two other children are critically ill. Fredericks was a prominent Republican. The incident occurred Friday, October 21, in Paris.

Fridlay Nate Fredericks

Mrs Garfield Trip Rumor Shakes Detroit Circle

A Chicago dispatched rumor claims Mrs. Garfield and Miss Mollie Garfield planned to sail to Europe to escape an impending marriage of Miss Mollie to J Stanley town. Detroit friend Mrs. R Hawley is cited as privy to family relations and private letters from the Garfield party.

Drrrok Mich Washington Chicago Garfield Gartiel Mr. Brown

Garfield Engagement Kept Secret Amid European Trip

Harry Garfield is engaged to Miss Mason who travels in England with her sisters. The youngest Mason has faced illness prompting their stay abroad. Garfield, eager to resume law studies in New York, sent for his mother and sister to join and care for the ladies. The Brown and Garfield wedding is not expected before next summer, with Mrs. Garfield and Mollie planning to be in Mentor by Christmas. Mrs Hawley confirms the engagement stems from genuine mutual affection.

Harry Garfield Miss Mason England

Settlement of fisheries policy discussed by Bayard

The Washington despatch reports Secretary Bayard was asked to settle contradictory statements on State Department policy regarding fisheries. He said policy is not yet determined and must develop, stressing U S rights in Canadian waters and seeking amicable settlement before choosing a course to secure those rights.

New York the Herald Washington Bayard State Department United States

Escaped Labrador Slavery Exposes Starvation in Report

Montreal special details two families, Russell and Rumbolt, who fled Labrador after years of semi starvation and abuse by dealers who pay in woods and clothes. Mrs. Russell describes hunger, meager rations, three month fishing, nine months of subsistence, no meat or vegetables for 26 years, and a barren land. About a hundred families remain in Bethel harbor as others try to leave.

Cutcaco Montreal Russell Rumbolt Labrador Bethel Harbor

Five Die in Pittsb uro Gas Explosion and Fire

A natural gas explosion in a trench near the Albemarle Hotel in Pittsburgh at 10 15 am sparked a fire tearing through the hotel saloon and entering D T Reeds storeroom. Five men are fatally injured and property damage is estimated around 60 000 with the Albemarle and surrounding businesses hit hard.

Pittsbura Penn Albemarle Hotel D.T. Reed Holtzman & Co Albemarle Jacob Dinger Thomas Scanlan Mike Mabranzi Blake John Mulberry T. Feick Pooplaa Compani Wes Ick

Collision on the Erie Leaves Three Gravely Injured

Trains 840 and 341 on the Erie railroad collided one mile east of Great Valley, wrecking engines and damaging cars. Conductor J. J. Cooney, fireman W. Hawkins, and brakeman J. C. McFarland were severely injured. engineers on the other train were not seriously hurt. Hewkins, Cooney, and McFarland were hospital bound with potential fatalities. Hornellsville dispatcher blamed.

Salamanca N. Y Erie Road Great Valley J. J. Cooney W. Hawkins J. C. McFarland Hewkins Cooney McFarland Hornellsville

Supreme Court to Hear Anarchists Case Thursday

Washington October 24 Chief Justice Waite said the Supreme Court would hear further arguments from both sides next Thursday on the writ of error sought by the condemned Chicago Anarchists. Illinois will be represented by General Hunt and Chicago District Attorney Grinnell. The move is seen as favorable by anarchists counsel but conservative lawyers warn it may shield the court from criticism of rushing the decision.

Pryor Cour Justce Grinnell Certai Baker Eesse Supreme Court Washington, D. C Waite Chicago Ilinois General Hunt

Fatal Train Collision Near Greer's Station Georgia

A passenger and a freight train collided at 6 30am on the Richmond and Danville line near Greer's station 170 miles north of Atlanta. Engineer Robert Ward and Mrs Ham Betonah of Asheville NC were killed ten others seriously wounded. Freight crew Harris and Conductor Keville are missing. Injured include J B Erwin and Ed Hartnett.

Atlanta, Ga Richmond & Danville Greer’s Norh Atlanta Robert Ward Ham Betonah Asheville N. C Reenville Harris Keville J. B. Erwin N.C Ed. Hartnett

Train Crew Injuries Reported After Freight Accident

J L Webster of Columbus Ga trainman expected to die after losing right arm. James Kinnan of Greenville seriously injured. M Dykeman and W K Wil of Atlanta bruised. Mises Mary Nannie Erwin and Willie Erwin of Axhevill bruised. Philip Black brakeman of the freight train concussion of the brain very serious.

J. L. Webster Columbus Ga James Kinnan Greenville M. Dykeman W.K. Wilgo Atlanta

Perilous Atlantic Crossings and Lost Vessels Reported

The Antwerp arrival cites multiple sea incidents including the Carrie W Clark disaster with Captain Cunha and 36 aboard surviving by rigging a makeshift sail, the Cheviot wreck at Port Phillip with many drowned, the Upupa sinking the Planteur off Beachy Head with 11 dead, and the Hebe ashore with smallpox and yellow fever aboard. Also noted are inquiries into City of Montreal loss, Invincible voyage, Yarmouth collision, and numerous gale warnings around Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island with several ships and men lost or missing.

Bravo Antwerp Charleston Cunha Carrie W. Clark Clark Fayal Boston Cheviot Oft Phlip Passengrs Melbourne Chevot Upupa Beachy Head Eng Hebe Rio de Janeiro Baie de Chaleurs Magdalene Island Turnig Thompson British Board of Trade Inman Line City of Montreal A & Voyage New York Liverpool Saab Bremen New Brunswick Invincible San Francisco Cape Born Yarmouth City of St. John’s Odette & Wherry Windsor Ontario North Channel Detroit Atlantic Nova Scotia Bay of Fundy James Lucas Indian Harbor St. Mary’s Bay Charlottetown Prince Edward Island Miramichi Summerside Harbor Kate Picton Somerside Robert Weston Rosa A. Meek St. John’s N. F Telemah Andersen Savannah Buenos Ayres Gibraltar Ida A. Jayne Hall Rockland Newport Harbor Herman Babson Gloucester Mass Grand Banks Lsth Lawson St. Pierre Mia

Interstate Commerce Over Boston Export Rebates Decried

A Washington communique from 14 Boston trade associations protests export rebates on grains and provisions shipped west via Boston to foreign ports. They urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to block the practice as unjust and illegal, warning higher Boston charges would ruin export trade and harm commercial interests.

Washington, D.C Interstate Commerce Commission Boston Boston Chamber of Commerce West Buffalo New York

Big Lions in a Big Cage at Liverpool Menagerie

Delmonico the tamer faced an eight-lion battle in the Jubilee exhibition cage after five new lions arrived from Africa. The fight ended with one large lion dead and another mortally wounded, while the rest suffered severe injuries. Estimated loss stands near £400 if the injured lion dies.

Liverpool Delmonico London Africa

Plew Sentenced to Ninety Nine Years in Indiana Murder

Joseph Plew received a 99 year prison term in Kosciusko for the Dunham family killings carried out last February for money. He cursed the jury upon verdict and vowed to be hanged, while the crowd looming outside expected his lynching as he was hustled toward the penitentiary.

Wasasu Ind Joseph Plew Dunham Kosciusko Plew Hurrio

Vigilantes and Outlaws Battle on North Fork River

A large firefight on North Fork river between vigilantes led by Robert Henderson and Cherokee nation outlaws led by Bill Trainer left multiple dead. Victims on both sides include James Saunders Oaks Cherokee nation and John Luch outlaw. 2 vigilantes killed, 5 wounded, with many outlaws slain. Wounded were sent to Wewoka and reinforcements called as Henderson vowed to track down the attackers.

Little Rock Ark North Fork River James Saunders Oaks Cherokee Nation Garfield Bedrock Chap Luckfata Bush Sakaisk Putryk Chief Parr Samuel H. Elleter Eufaula Creek Nation Walter Ainsworth Ranger Muskotee Darling Price Camp Creek John Luch Robert Henderson Henderson Trainer Chenee John Lock Sang Enderson Wewoka Ee Henderson Bill Trainer

Belligerent Crows Threaten Far West Outbreak

Adjutant General Vincent reports about 40 turbulent Crows at Tongue River aiming to draw Cheyennes into revolt. Cavalry and infantry move from Fort Keogh toward the Tongue River area with multiple units held in readiness at Fort Keogh and Fort Keown. Authorities expect action late this week as Fort Custer and surrounding posts brace for possible engagement near the Crow agency.

St. Pau Minn Vincent Department of Dakota Crow Agency Montana Tongue River Agency Fort Keown Tongue River New Fort Keogh Fallcck's Fork Tongue River Fo Custer Ruger Fort Custer Killin Mont

Eccentric farmer’s missing money found ruined by squirrels

In Morris near Waterbury 65 year old bachelor John O Maloney reportedly hid a large sum. After illness he was believed robbed and six weeks ago died. Two hunters found a box in a tree with chewed money and no intact notes. Early estimates put the stash around 5000 dollars. investigators suspect Maloney hid the funds before death.

New Haven Morris Waterbury John O. Maloney Maloney James Wilson Paul Nash

Decision on Advertisements on Third Class Mail Wrappers

The post office authority ruling lets advertisements appear on wrappers of third class mail such as circulars and catalogues as long as the ad contains no obscene or pernicious content. A firm sent 50,000 circulars to the ton office but were refused due to advertisement on the envelope. after remonstrances the decision was upheld in Washington.

Post Office Washington

Mill Wrecked and Two Brothers Killed in Explosion

Prrissoura Pennsylvania October 21. The boiler of a portable saw mill at West Brownville Washington county exploded shortly after 12:60 today with terrific force. Two brothers John and William Kelly were instantly killed and a man missing. The mill is a total wreck.

Prrissoura Penn West Brownville Washington County John Wiliam Kelly

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