Fiendish Plan of an Irate Father
An irate father hatches a fiendish plan against a target, leading to tense confrontations and a clash with authorities as details unfold in a cautionary tale of parental wrath and unintended consequences.
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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1885
Page
5
Mysterious Boston Blonde Plotted to Spirit Away Heiress
A Boston police drama centers on a Southland blonde whose mission aimed to remove a young Irish wife of a wealthy Boston heir. Detectives Gerraughty and Houghton arrested the woman after days of documentary proof linking a Baltimore scheme to a concealed conspiracy. The plot involved a father-in-law pressuring for the victim’s death and a $1000 payoff for the job to be completed by October 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerraughty
Houghton
Central Office
Gene
Tur Girone
Dacey
James Donahue
Washington
Baltimore
Donahue
John Bull
Pemberton Square
Boston
Norman Street
Bull
Blondey
Eer
Arrests Expand as Evidence Grows in Case
Authorities pursue additional suspects connected to a broad investigation. Investigators steadily compile evidence, linking other parties to the case while public interest rises. Court filings and warrants are expected as probes widen.
Teemer the Winner in McKeesport Rowing Victory
Troy N Y October 24 The race for 2000 and the America championship went to John Teemer of McKeesport Penn over Edward Hanlan of Toronto on Pleasure Island course a mile and a half and return Teemer 21 minutes 5 seconds led from start while Hanlan struck a buoy causing a spill and shell damage before being rescued Teemer favored 100 to 70 by pools with weight 159 Hanlan 150 after a tense finish Teemer won comfortably despite the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
N. Y
John Teemer
McKeesport
Penn
Edward Hanlan
Toronto
Pleasure Island
Hanlon
Eemer
Teemer
Hanlan
Mongolians and Mormons Favored Labor by Union Pacific
Rock Springs Wyoming October 26 officials of the Union Pacific railroad plan to hire Chinese and Mormon laborers exclusively. About 720 Chinese miners and 100 Mormons are at work with 150 more expected. The company praises Mongolian and white slave labor, argues it reduces strikes, and troops deter eviction of remaining workers after a raid rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Union Pacific Railroad
Army Mines
United States
Elbridge Gerry Sicks In Maine At Ninety One
Hon Elbridge Gerry a distinguished Democrat and long time Maine figure is very ill at Port LaNapD Me The former member of the Thirty first Congress born in 1813 played a key role in Clay era debates on state rights and federal powers and has not held office since 1850 or practiced since 1856 due to ill health
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Lanapd
Elbridge Terry
Maine
Henry Clay
Gerry
Bar of
Greenfield Cattle Suffer Sporadic Antrax Fever Case
In Greenfield on October 20 the state animal disease board examined U G Parsons stock and called the illness a sporadic antrax fever case. They noted swampy soil contributed, isolation and disinfection ordered, and linked new fatalities to carcasses left in fields attracting foxes. This marks a rare instance since 1874 in Egremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Messrs. Cheever
Stockbridge
Winchester
U. G. Parsons
Texas
Egremont
The Grave of a Great Man at Jordans
In Jordans near Beaconsfield lies the Quaker burial ground of William Penn and Isaac Pennington. The tranquil slope and windy lanes frame Penns resting place, marked by a small upright stone and nearby graves. A June gathering honors the first Quakers, drawing visitors from across England and sometimes America to reflect on early Quaker history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Buckinghamshire Uplands
Society of Friends
Jordans
Beaconsfield
William Penn
Isaac Pennington
Penn
Ruscom
Chalfonts
Thames
Colne
St. Peter’s
St. Giles
Wycombealley
Wilton Park
Stone Dean
Gulielma
Hannah
George Fox
Chenies
England
America
Bucks
Uxbridge
Prety Misbourne
A New Freedom in Boston Colored Voters Shift to Prince
The Citizens Club of Ward 11 and other young leaders among Boston’s colored voters express strong independent sentiment, criticizing Republican allegiance and supporting Prince for governor. Leaders like Robert H. Holvyer and J. D. Powell Jr. say the colored vote will move to the Democratic camp as they seek policies benefiting their race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Republican Party
Colateg Atens
Aera
Van
Pear
Citizens’ Club
Ward 11
Robert H. Holvyer
Robinson
Snd
Nate
Prince
W. H. Bonapart
Boston Advocate
Bonapart
South End
West End
Cambridge
F. O. Prince
Andrew Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Boston Theatre
U. of Boston
F. C. Prince
Hugh O'Brein
Beacon Hill
Holmes Hill
J.D. Powell, Jr
Chelsea
Prince Club
Edward Boldéh
A. Lewis
Henry West
Charles Butta
Albert Lewis
Henry Heard
Reniste Hawkins
Dominion Fisheries Trade Slump After Fisheries Treaty End
Ottawa reports a substantial drop in Dominion exports of cattle fish and lumber over the last three months versus a year ago. After the July 1 treaty abrogation the United States imposed high duties on Dominion products reducing fish shipments from 2,879,000 to 2,503,000 dollars. British demand for Canadian cattle weakened by home consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Dominion
United States
Sai of
Export Ag
Exports improve as grain activity offsets cattle and fish losses
Exports show marked improvement due to higher grain market activity, while a decline in cattle and fish shipments largely explains the overall export deficiency. The data reflect lumber value dropping and agricultural products bolstering totals amid ongoing market shifts.
Still in doubt the Cincinnati election result to be decided
October 26 Judge Buckwalter refused to dissolve the restraining order against the returning board certifying Democratic Senate candidates. He overruled the demurrer and kept the order until the Circuit Court rules on mandamus proceedings seeking proper returns for the senatorial vote. The case affects control of the legislature if Hamilton County Republicans gain certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnatsi
Buckwalter
Returning Board
Senate
Circuit Court
Dalton Whit
Fatal End of A Maiden and Her Lover by the Brookside
In Luther’sville Georgia on October 24 tragedy struck the revival scene at Spring Chiareh Coweta county. William Brooks a man of means and his wife reach the brook where his sister in law and her lover Columbus Hyde were to attend services. Hyde attacked Brooks with an open knife plunging it into his body as Brooks wife tried to separate them. Hyde fled and Brooks lies dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luthersville
Spring Chiareh
Coweta
William Brooks
Columbus Hyde
Brooks
Inlaw
Reconstruction Charges and Sherman Refutation of Depew
The piece argues General Sherman refutes Chauncey Depew's claim that President Johnson aimed to force a revolution in government. It notes Gooding's critique of Depew and contrasts Johnson's view that rebel states remained in the Union with radicals who used military rule to curb them. It discusses whether Congress could coerce states in peace and the constitutional limits of Reconstruction policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Chauncey M. Depew
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
David $. Gooding
District of Columbia
Depew
Pew
General Sherman
Mr. Depew
Republican Party
Union
Congress
Senate
House
New York Stock Exchange Membership Fees and Rules
The article details membership applications at the New York Stock Exchange, naming nominators and requirements, including a $20,000 uncertified check and full financial disclosures. It notes initiation fees rising over time, current transfers, semi annual dues, fines, and the high aggregate value of membership, estimating a total around $143 million in capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's
United States
A. M. Caboone
Committee On Admission
Stock Exchange
Paris
New York
Markets Rally Amid Steady Money Flow and Rumored Bank Support
The stock market remains turbulent with lingering questions about credit and a broad bullish mood. Strong buyers from British investors and railroad stocks push prices higher, while caution persists on high priced issues and potential panics. insiders note steady demand in Erie Oregon Transcontinental and Western Union with forecasts of further gains despite mixed near term signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ople
Street
Ily
Kindness to the Cat in Dedham Tale of Maple Syrup Varnish
A Dedham Transcript note recounts a village resident who paints an old cloth carpet with maple syrup and waits for it to dry before applying a second coat. The anecdote highlights patient, quirky home craft antics from the upper village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dedham Transcript
Boston Markets 1585 Apples Butter and More Prices
Commercial matters from Boston market notes on October 24 1585 show prices for apples including Baldwins Pippins and Nova Scotia varieties with various bbls and quartered sliced forms. butter prices rising 12-2 cents with top Northern creamery at 20-25 cents per lb and other dairy rates across regions. reports on beans cheese coal coffee pork and beef markets, with extensive listings of grains, flour, oats, rye and vegetables and a wide range of prices for potatoes, onions, cabbage, tomatoes and other staples. general market activity described as steady to fair with fluctuating demand.
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Prime Corporation
New York
Veichsmarks
Stock Exchange
Board of Trade
Merchants’ Exchange
New York & New England
Enrly
Wall Street
Atchison
Little Rock & Fort Smith
Worcester, Nashua & Rochester
Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain
Consolidated Bonds
Mexican Central 7S
Boston
Hubbardston
Nova Scotia
Vermont
Asia
Franklin Faniary
Yid
Iede
Dealera
Worcester County
Cumberland
Clearfield
Acadia
Rio
Maracaibo
Laguira
Giste
St. Domingo
Cape
Aroostook County
Liyay le
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Isan
Ramean Art Shell
Bave
Turkey
Smyrna Oys
de - Alencia
Muscatel
de Valencia
Western
Southern
Roler
St Louis
Illnois
Ohio
Lidiana
Michigan
Michigan Stone
West
Gil Copia
Buenos Ayres
Sholoe
Porto Bie
New Orleans
Aroostook Co
Maine
New Hampshire
Virginia
Choice Canada
Domhrlec
Canada
Blige
Sano Llie
Utter
Bahia
Barbadoes
Soc
English Islands
St. Croix
Philadelphia
Petroleum
NAVAL
Waterbury Watch Offered By The Weekly Globe Boston
The Waterbury is a 57-part stem-winder full plate movement in a nickel silver case. It runs for a month once regulated and now guaranteed to 28 hours when fully wound. Each watch includes chain and whistle, boxed satin-lined, with factory testing and 50 cent repairs, sent free of postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterbury
Weekly Globe
Boston
Mass
Market Report On Flour And Meal Trading And Futures
Saturday Market report shows dull trade and unsettled prices for flour and meal. Futures closed slightly lower in October and higher later months with mixed activity and sales around 8,000 bales noted amid weak demand and cautious trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BF Baerints
Aia
Live Stock Markets Brighton and Watertown Markets
Arrivals of stock for the week ending Friday October 23 show totals: Western cattle 1460, Eastern 353, Northern 6, total 2500. Western sheep and lambs 960, East 2065, Northern 6194, total 12719. 6 swine, 24576. veals 467. horses 284. Beef cattle dressed weight prices range from 450 to 825 per hundred. cattle quality grades listed with first to poorest. Hides, calfskins, tallow, lambskins, country hides and skins also priced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Wateree
Reese
Gloucester Fish Market dull but heavy ship shipments continue
At Gloucester on October 24 the fish market remains dull for all species except mackerel, with weekly business below average. Rail and steamer shipments stay heavy as Western jobbers push a large fish stack from the wharves. Cod, halibut, pollock and other species show varied prices while shore mackerel sales ease.
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Gloucester
New England
Fism Hhis Week Ag
New
Lange
Baddock
Grand ‘Bank
Haddock
Scotia
New Shore
Boi
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GLOBE
Waterbury Watch and Chain
Watch and Chain
the Waterbury
NEW York Markets
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Gloucester Fish Market
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