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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1885
Page
8
A scathing column surveys Ferdinand Ward, General Grant, and the Grant & Ward firm amid public outcry. It recalls Tweed, Beecher, and 19th century finance scandals, arguing Ward may be freed or face deeper exposure, with critics skeptical of the firm’s ties and motives.
A column comments on Cleveland facing pressure from Democratic factions mugwumps and national editors. It notes Chauncey Depew’s remark, critiques the 1¢ Silver bill stance, and predicts swift media and public reaction if the President fails, likening political pressure to wolves and pigs.
Hopson September 10 at Riverside Trotting Park features Mrs. Walter Leighton of Marlboro driving Frank against Sedley of Fall River in a practice match. She discusses training, driving gear, and plans to enter races at Evergreen Park New Bedford next week while declaring she enjoys the sport and aims to race more.
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher from Peekskill New York to the Rochester Post-Express declares support for a high license plank at the Republican State Convention. He argues prohibition is impossible and high license offers greater social protection by regulating liquor sales.
Emory A. Storrs 1A is dead, found by his wife at a Ottawa hotel around 7 15 in the evening. The body arrived in his city later with Mrs. Storrs and a committee of Ottawa bar and citizens. Storrs was born in Cattaraugus County in 1834 and practiced law in Buffalo New York City Chicago and Illinois politics. He was a fiery orator in 1880 supporting Grant and later Garfield and Arthur. He led a life of elegant ease and was known for satire and a famed dinner with Lord Coleridge. a sheriff later seized provisions for an unpaid bill.
Washington reports reveal Judge Harlan and the Court of Alabama Claims arguing over salaries and payments while clerks in the pension office suffer in unroofed, plastered rooms. Secretary Manning plans broad personnel changes as Congress weighs law and policy.
In the preparation of a tariff bill the House will soon consider a measure to reduce revenue to cover government expenses. The plan centers on taxing luxuries while keeping duties on life’s necessities as low as possible to minimal levels.
A squall capsized a boat on Acorn Lake near South Hinonam killing Charles J. Young 30 of Hingham and Edward Sumner Curtis 26 of Rockland along with Arthur Wheeler 24 of Rockland. Curtis body recovered. others unlocated. Witness J Irving Beal tried to assist. Curtis wed Wheeler’s sister. all known in musical circles. Medical Examiner Gleason notified.
The Whist Table reviews double dummy whist, noting its appeal and difficulty. It presents a published problem and its correct solution by cooks and contributors, discusses plays and rules, and teases next week’s coverage with reader letters and questions about opening leads and play strategy.
Ida Maxwell elopes with John Shelton after a forced marriage attempt. In a violent confrontation at 2 30 and again at 6 pm, John Maxwell and his son Matthew are mortally wounded by Shelton and each other. Ida flees with Shelton. Officers remove the wounded. Shelton and the son seem doomed.
Joseph H Wilkins, formerly with the Michigan Central at Erie Street depot, fled to Canada after defaulting 5000 in July 1888 and was arrested early this morning. A bond guarantee company had a watching officer shadow him and lured him to a fishing party down the river. he had been at Fort Erie since returning from Grand Island. He is jailed awaiting examination.
Nervous debility and loss of vitality promised relief through a 30 day free trial of Dr Dye’s Voltaic Belt and suspensory appliances. Claims permanent cure and restoration of health and manhood. Free illustrated pamphlet by Voltaic Belt Co. Marshall, Michigan.
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