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Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1881

Page

8

Treasury Department Ring Exposed in Investigators Report

A sweeping critique accuses Treasury chief Windom and top aides of a long running theft network dubbed the New England ring. It names J K Upton and others as principal organizers controlling contracts and purchases, with evidence of inflated invoices and biased bidding.

Treasury Windom Treasury Department Grant Boutwell Richardson Down East New England Congress Department Ohio Ring Deae Tates J. K. Upton Public Moneys Treasury Division Iowa Tona New Hampshire Peru Pitney’s Moses & Hayes Woulda Boston Sturteyane

Londonderry’s past shapes its present land struggle and emigration

Special correspondence from Londonderry reports a city shaped by century old sieges and landlord policies. James Redpath notes Irish Society control, rack rents, and Ulster custom impacts plus a surge in linen manufacturing and emigration to the United States and Canada.

Londonderry Grianan Aileach Tara Mr. O'Doherty Ireland O'Neils James E. O'Doherty Donegal James Coll McLoughlin Irish National Land League of London Coleraine Ulster Mr. O' Doherty Derry Sandlordiam Connaught Mr. Doherty Belfast Irsh London Guilds United States Fntty British North America Canada James Redpath

Infant Ethan Allen Passes After Seven Months of Life

In a brief obituary, Ethan Charles Allen the infant son of J. H. Allen and wife died after a short life of seven and a half months. The tribute praises his brilliant eyes and pure spirit, noting his brief time yet lasting influence on family and memory. The message ends with a reflection on eternal life and celestial memory.

Americas Ethan Charles Allen J. H. Allen Ethan Earth Heaven Selam

Mystery of Canyon Camp Leads to Lynching Fear

A 13 year old girl claimed a Mexican boy insulted her in Ramsey's Canyon near Tomestone Arizona. A mob whipped nine Mexicans at the camp, killing the boy hours later. The girl later said the tale was a prank and retaliation fears loom on the Mexican side. Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy advertised for female complaints in Lynch, Virginia.

Tomestone Arizona Ram-sey’s Canyon

Stores Seized by Union Officer in Night Action on Confederate Coast

A Union naval officer led a night seizure of contraband coffee sugar and other stores from a barn near the coast during a rebellion. He emptied part of the goods into barrels and carried them to his ship after a tense exchange with the owner. The officer was later wounded and captured, surviving while many companions perished in Confederate prisons.

United States Navy Monsey Lyin Richmond Andersonville

Spencer Cowper and the Stout murder case at Hertford

A 1699 Hertford assize case features Spencer Cowper, a barrister later famed as a judge, accused in the murder of Quaker Miss Sarah Stout. The trial hinges on drowning versus love melancholy, with doctors divided. The jury returns a not guilty verdict amid broad public approval.

Hertford West Haven Spencer Cowper William Cowper Sarah Stout Cowper Mrs. Stout Mr. Cowper Miss Sarah Stout Miss Stout Hans Sloane

Captain Hanscom A Naval Constructor Dies At Malden

Captain William L. Hanscom a retired naval constructor dies suddenly at his Malden residence from cholera morbus. Born 1812 in Eliot Maine he had 6000 men at Charlestown yard during the war and helped design the Monadnock Franklin Vandalia. Funeral set for Tuesday. In Wilmington an Italian con artist Creghini was fined for drunkenness while soliciting funds to build a Rome church and released after paying a small fine.

William L. Hanscom Clement Street Malden Elliot Cape Horn California United States Navy Portsmouth N. H Charlestown Philadelphia Europe Mare Island Wilmington Del Creghini Rome Italy Sunderland Washington, D. C W. P. Harrison House of Representatives Alfred D. Lee Delaware Ohio North Carolina Maryland Chesapeake & Oho Railroad

Irish Emigrant's Baby Death At Atlantic Hotel

Mary Conaughty, an Irish emigrant servant at the Atlantic Hotel, gave birth to a male child in her room. She tied a scarf around the infant, left it by the fire, and continued work. Neighbors heard cries. rescuers found the baby alive and rushed it to hospital where it died. Mary was arrested.

London O' Doherty Ireland Leitrim Lucan Sligo Lansdowne All Ireland Trinity College Dublin New Yor Mary Conaughty Atlantic Hotel Ary

Checkers Position No 870 by Isaiah Barker

A brief instructional note for beginners on the black side of a checkers game. The text excerpts focus on opening moves and strategic setup to guide new players.

Charles Hefter BLACK Isaiah Barker William Barrenger Edwin A. Durgin W. Wins New York City David S——n Lewiston Charles I South Boston Mass Athens J, H—r Ugwitgher

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