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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1882
Page
5
An express train derailed at Breizgen near Freiburg. Twenty cars were destroyed and the wreckage littered with bodies. Fifty-four victims recovered, with eighty-six expected to be injured. Some bodies found headless. several victims are noted as Vienna’s prominent citizens. Physicians rushed to the scene as investigation continues.
Dublin reports a police mutiny as sub constables resign rather than transfer. 240 of 1176 officers dismissed, 620 refuse duty, several towns pledge support, riots injure many, Dublin hospitals report bayonet wounds and other injuries.
Reports from London and Athens describe multiple clashes on the Turkish Greek frontier at Karalik Dervend and Searbas. Greek troops suffer heavy losses in repulsed assaults while Greece moves torpedo boats and troops toward Thessaly. A diplomatic agreement aims to restore the status quo with talks between Sara Pasha and Greek minister Cordouriotis.
In Saratoff a cart with two men signaled a political prisoner during exercise. The prisoner struck the jailer with sand and fled, while the cartists shot and mortally wounded the guard. The rescuers were captured after a clash. one liberator was killed. The crowd tried lynching, but authorities prevented it. The surviving liberator is said to be the son of a landed proprietor.
Shipboard crew from the Jeannette and Commodore Berry sail today in the stamper Parthia bound for New York. Melville and Berry only arrived today, consul Packard sees them off. All are well.
The bulletin reports the Archbishop of Canterbury’s condition improving with resumed nourishment, while the Observer cites no chance of recovery though he may linger days. Anti religious disturbances erupt in Allier near Montluçon and Cam nonty with crosses damaged. English agents in Odessa to buy 25 000 head of sheep and cattle for Egyptian troops, 220 died en route. Edison plans an electric railway from St Julien to Geneva, a 16 mile line, first practical in Europe.
In Dutch Kills a wife beater named Reilly killed his brother in law Robert Desmond during a dispute over his wife. Desmond suffered seven wounds from a long knife. Reilly was arrested and jailed along with his wife and Meigs as witnesses.
Major Ellis Phipps, superintendent of the Philadelphia almshouse, fled after an affidavit alleged he embezzled city funds and profited from fraudulent warrants. The case follows a reform council’s push to oust the old guardians and uproot abuses at the institution. Bail was forfeited as investigators pursue further evidence and potential accomplices.
The New York Chicago and St. Louis line, nicknamed the nickel plated, is nearly open and may join the West-bound pool. Erie seeks larger share from New York rivals, including Vanderbilt lines, threatening a fierce contest across New York and Chicago. President Cummings touts 500 miles of steel, 30 million spent, 10,000 freight cars, 100 engines, 40 depots, and near completion of telegraph lines and shops at Conneaut and Stony Island.
Lima reports confirm Chilean troop redeployments with 5000 men to reinforce Arica and Tacna. A Canete valley proclamation threatens shooting spies who fail to report names within three days. Orders seek to burn towns aiding Peruvians as reconceived plans hint at Arequipa, Oroya railway disruption, and a new expedition toward Asogeee under General Lagos.
A tale from O'Fallon Illinois describes Greenlee and Johnson, two young farm hands on Louis Feder's farm, quarreling over a coquette. Greenlee killed Johnson with a pitchfork during a public duel. Greenlee surrendered claiming self defense as Johnson died the next day.
Lawrence report states Eva Briggs once relieved of hip disease by faith cure at Old Orchard Maine has been taken to Danvers Insane Asylum in a crazed state due to religious excitement. Also notes beware of imitations of German Corn Remover sold by druggists.
A Boston socialite known as Mary Dolan, later revealed as Mrs Adelia Field, was confined in the Tombs on intoxication charges but believed morphine afflicted. She gave multiple names and resisted identity. a letter from Boston notes her high connections and requests asylum commitment if her husband appears. Proceedings await his arrival and proper papers.
Advices from Tubac report a two month Apache band of about 200, likely Juhs, defeating Mexican troops at San Antonio pass and scattering into three to four groups. They killed three prospectors near Lav eria and near Tronteniza on the Magdalena road, while four Americans and a Mexican were slain near Bacuachi. Mexican troops pursue the raiders as violence spreads across Sonora and along the Santa Cruz and San Juan mountains.
The Saginaw Courier reports a shingle packing contest at Workingmen's Park on August 18. Jack Lyons of Saginaw defeated rival Robert Scott of Manistee after ten hours, 59 260 shingles to 59 100, winning $200 and the championship amid heavy betting. Scott, praised for steadiness, was noted as the best worker though Lyons claimed the win.
After the bout Scott declared the match fair and admitted the loss of money. He announced readiness to challenge any magician in the state. Jack Siker of Saginaw City boasted they could not pack 60,000 in two hours or would bet $600 to $1000 that he could beat them in twelve hours with a 4000 starting lead.
New York dispatch reports control of the Hannibal & St Joseph Railroad passing to a group tied to the Union Pacific and Wabash, including Jay Gould and Russell Sage. They bought about 90,000 common shares at 42, securing the company after backing stock brokers held for John R. Duff. Duff faces an estimated loss near 3 million, with the disposition of his stock still uncertain.
Horace Cushing an iron moulder from Cambridgeport went to Nor witch Conn and boarded with Charles Congdon a colored man who waits at Osprey beach. Cushing wooed Congdon's wife took her to Providence and Cambridgeport, stealing $860 in unpaid board. Congdon to recover belongings and vows separation. Cushing divorced from his wife.
At a Rochester meeting of wool growers and manufacturers the tariff issue was debated with outsiders excluded. Resolutions urged public support for modifying wool and woollen duties and uniting growers and manufacturers to present a revised schedule to the tariff commission. A ten member committee was appointed to present the proposal.
Braastreet's journal lists wheat out-turn by state with Ohio to California figures and totals for middle and eastern states. Chicago provisions stock shows August 1 and September 1, 1882, quantities of lard short ribs and barrels with changes. Texas seeks $2,000,000 from the U S for frontier protection costs and payment request to Congress.
Paul Boyton of New York offers to run Niagara rapids in a patent rubber suit for a $5000 wager. He asserts confidence in safe passage. The text also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pellets claiming non constipating bowel effects and vegetable composition.
Inactive local money market with limited outside paper. rates for good business paper around 6 1/2 percent, collateral loans near 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 percent, New York funds steady to fir m with discounts 5 to 6 1/2 percent. Stock market dull with few transactions. bids and prices barely change. large bank operations and treasury disbursements ahead.
August closed with healthy trade across Boots and Shoes Dry Goods and Clothing seeing strong demand. Wool and Butter markets price rises, corn and oats mixed, pork scarce and costly. Apples Beans and Peas quoted, Boots and Shoe trade active with steady but rising leather prices. Buster butter prices up though buyers hesitant.
Special correspondence reports West Line arrivals totaling about 2 350 000 pounds codfish and 264 000 pounds halibut plus 1 800 barrels mackerel. From Cape shore Grand Banks Georges Hawks mackerel trade shows large codfish weekly total and price lists for Georges Bank and shore cod. halibut and mackerel prices and byproducts also itemized.
Arrivals show Western cattle 2648 Eastern 78 Northern 123 Total 831. Western sheep and lambs 6000 Eastern 221. Swine 15 456. Veals 574. Horses 100. Beef cattle dressed weight Lou pounds. Picks of hides and tallow listed with prices for various grades.
New York markets report dull mixed trading on Saturday September 2 with flour and meal prices slipping while cotton spot sales hold at 1469 bases for mid uplands and Gulf levels. Wheat futures declined and corn remained firm cash and weak for options as receipts at ports reached 2,490 and 69,000 bales were sold. Provisions, hogs, butter and cheese held steady with steady dairy and grain futures, reflecting a cautious market tone.
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