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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1882
Page
5
Judge Wylie cites repeated approaches to jurors while the Star route case nears verdict. He warns against base attempts, urges jurors to spurn corruption, and signals possible investigations. Foreman Dickson reports offers for favorable votes and the panel remains deadlocked after today’s hearings.
Attorney General Brewster wrapped up his closing in the Star route cases detailing conspiracy and the defendants actions. He denied government persecution and urged jurors to render simple justice after reviewing testimony and dismissing defense claims of non involvement.
Washington September 9 jury in the Star route cases failed to reach a verdict after three calls to court. Judge Wylie ordered repeated recesses and set 10 oclock Sunday morning for further deliberations as brady and Dorsey watched anxiously outside.
At 10 am the Star route jury agreed on four defendants. By 2 pm they found Minor and Berdell guilty, Peck and Turner not guilty, and unresolved on Brady Vail and the two Worseys. The jury was discharged.
George Mallory, 74, inmate of Norwich almshouse, was caught in the act of placing a 200 pound stone on the New London Northern railway near the Norwich almshouse. He confessed and said he did not know what he was doing. Bail set at 500 dollars for Superior Court.
Mrs Annie Scanlan, a Brooklyn widow living at 128 Summit Street with her mother, faced a sustained campaign of fictitious orders for ice cream, coal, beer, wood, insurance, clothing, and other goods delivered at odd hours across Friday to Sunday. The hoax spanned multiple dealers and carriers, prompting police and detectives to investigate as she plans to pursue legal action if a culprit is arrested.
Two men entered the Merchants Bank in Winnipeg and, during a teller’s temporary absence, seized a parcel holding $10,000 in bills. The robbery was noticed quickly but the thieves escaped. Authorities suspect the Bameé gang behind recent local burglaries and offer a 1000 reward for arrest.
New York report shows 119 business failures in the past week with 114 in the country and five in New York City. In the city the notable change is the assignment of G. W. Hillman in the tobacco trade.
Reading Pennsylvania reports Mrs Guckert, once said to suffer hydrophobia, died this afternoon amid terrible agony. The despatch adds suffering from Bright's disease and other kidney and liver ailments. The ad touts Hop Bitters as the sole sure preventive and curative remedy amid dubious claims.
Special correspondence from Camp Egypt July details Arabi Pasha as a revolutionary figure akin to Roscoe Conkling in American politics. The piece portrays Arabi as a bold, stubborn, and skilled military leader with Machiavellian aims, a Spaniard by rumored origin, and a fanatic defender of Islam against Western influence. It describes his rise from obscure soldier to dominant political force, his belief in Islam versus Christianity in Egypt, and the potential for a broader religious war if conflict continues.
A young woman of refined appearance was carried from the Chicago express at Calvert station after epileptic fits left her speechless and helpless. She identified herself as Jostelle Russell, born in Boston, adopted by a family on South Eutaw street, later married to Walter Lawrence of St Paul, Minnesota, who died. She seeks aid as doctors work to ease her condition.
State Street reports tight money, high loan rates, and limited bank discounts while New York funds trade at a discount. Clearinghouse exchanges reach 10.7 million today and 59.1 million for the week. Stocks end firm. Bell, Mexican Telephone, and copper stocks gain. rail and general commodities show mixed activity with notable strength in telephones and copper names.
Brooklyn dispatch reports Jacksonville chief of police arrested Francis Gerard Salmon, an English born lawyer, accused of swindling many by forging conversions and breaches of trust. Victims include widows and orphans. estimated loss ranges from 25 000 to 100 000 dollars.
Montreal reports Hunter the notary fled to New York with $225000 stolen from widows orphans and poor school mistresses. Chicago details a Lake House fire on Michigan Avenue causing a servant's fatal jump from the fourth story window.
In Philadelphia on September 11 Mrs Cleary filed suit against the Reading Railroad Company seeking $60,000 for the death of her husband who was killed by a train.
A Peoria resident fired twice at what he thought burglar's light, only to learn it was Mason's Luminous Advertising Match Box against the wall. An ad note invites COOKE AND GIRLS FOR GENERAL HOUSE WORK to contact E. A. at 19 Winter Street for placements, with twenty good positions available at One Georgia? Gaul.
Commercial imports show light apple demand with receipts selling at low prices. Beans and peas vary, with lower prices expected for Pea and Yellow Eyes. Boots and shoes trade remains active with continuing factory orders. Butter and cheese markets steady to fluctuating, while corn and other staples show quiet markets with modest price moves.
Special correspondence reports arrivals from Western Banks Grand Banks La Have Banks Bay of Fundy Greenland Georges Banks and mackerel markets. Total arrivals 74 with codfish halibut and mackerel receipts. Cod prices vary by grade and location with halibut and other products priced per quintal barrel or gallon. market shows firm cod demand and wide assortment of fish and byproducts.
Weekly arrivals for the week ending September 8, 1882 show totals: Western cattle 1640, Eastern cattle 100, Northern cattle 1734. Western sheep and lambs 6700, Northern 270, Eastern unreadable. swine 17,600. veals 69. horses 133. Prices listed for cattle per 100 lbs live weight range from 350 to 775, with best grades around 737. Hides and tallow prices shown. lambskins and wool details partially legible.
New York markets report dull flour and quiet corn meal with varied flour grades and prices across regional mills. Cotton futures closed buoyant with several months’ contracts advancing, while provisions and grains show mixed activity in pork lard oats and wheat markets amid wide price ranges.
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