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Newspaper

Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1879

Page

8

Bostonian missing on eve of wedding traced to sound steamer

Charles H. Cutting, a Boston traveling salesman for Holder & Herrick of Milk Street, vanished after leaving New York for Boston on the Stonington line. He carried about 300 dollars and a 500 dollar claim. a valise and a suitcase were found aboard the steamer with no sign of him. Police and friends consider foul play likely and examine vouchers and ship records as investigators pursue a motive connected to money and a possible murder.

New York Herald Charles H. Cutting Holder & Herrick Milk Street Boston Mass Chambers Etrest Heston Sr. Sanborn Cutting Cating Seaboro Lut Herrick Misa Gay New York Providence Fall River Bineell Ang Tree Carl G. Burke New Haven Continental Slame Eve Carving Weesel Lizzie

Nantasket Beach Railroads Proposed With Public Hearings

A Nantasket Beach Railroad Company with 50000 capital plans a four mile line from Rockland House to Strawberry Hill Wharf and Point Algernon with directors named. A location hearing is scheduled for Saturday at 10 50 am at Town Hall. A second company Ma Fine Railroad with 910000 capital proposes a route from Hingham Wharf to Hull along Seabreeze House and inland to near Strawberry Hill, about two miles long. A bearing on its location will be heard Friday at 4 15 pm at Town Hall.

Nantasket Beach Albert Maroing Eltena Bayer Williem H. Nath A. C. Loring George R. Layer Corporation For Towo Hailia Hall Aboter Corporation Ma- Fine Railroad Company Hingham Steamboat Company Hull Nantesket Ines Tihe Alien Browne J. &. Moors Edward R. Hail Depon Lee Hui

Wholesale Repudiation of Public Debts in Kansas and Missouri

Dispatches report widespread repudiation of public debts in Kansas with millions in bonds and interest refusals by counties and cities. Similar statements cover Missouri entities, detailing aggregate figures and nonpayment of interest on devises. Vanderbilt responds to a call for joint action to regulate railroad traffic, urging federal action before state measures.

St. Louis Evening Post Kansas Lito

Unspecified man dies after sudden collapse at son’s home

The man, active in the day and dining with a Wall Street broker, complained of slight illness at 9 pm and suddenly sank at 11 pm dying before a physician could arrive. The death is attributed to epilepsy.

Wall Street

TILDEN DEFENDS STOCK DEALINGS IN DETAILED INTERVIEW

Lemuel J. Tilden denies Cyrus W. Field’s charges over sale of Elevated railroad stock while Field was in Europe. He claims Field lacked authority to sell a sixth of his stock and accuses Field of sharp practice, secrecy, and conflicts of interest. Tilden also rebuts Field’s congressional testimony about Pelton cipher despatches.

New York Lemuel J. Tilden Cyrue W. Field Field Europe Gevial Judeo Tilden Euroe& Tilden Fea Congressional Pelton Tiidem Tuch

Treasury Circular Opens Gold Coin Flow From Treasury

Washington announces a circular authorizing the transfer and use of gold and silver coins from the treasury for current government obligations and disbursements. Exchanges of coin for notes at sub treasuries are restricted except New York. Also included is a Republican fund-raising appeal to federal office-holders dated September 15.

United Status Cposit United States Boston New York Philadelpha Baltimore Cincinnati Chicago St. Vons New Oreleans San Phildelpine John Sherman

Tammany's Troubles Stir Election Board Row in New York

In New York on September 20 officials clash as Corporation Counsel Whitney rules Tammany is not entitled to inspectors of elections or polling clerks for opposing the state ticket. The board, with McLean Morrison and Wheeler Frean, splits along party lines as two Democrats deny the Republican list and two Republicans oppose the Democratic list, signaling a tactical delay. John Keily vows Tammany will seek proper representation.

New York Whitney Tammany Tomujany Tha Thew Tis McLean and Morrison Cooper Tideo Wheeler and Freacn Conkling-Cornell Fammany Cornell John Keily

Attempt on Brother Joseph Matthew at St. Joseph's Reform School

Chicago police seek sixteen year old John Sexton after an assassination attempt on Brother Joseph Matthew. A bullet grazed his face earlier and another shot narrowly missed as he read near a window. Authorities say Sexton, punished by Matthew, vowed revenge and threatened arson.

Chicago Joseph Matthew St. Joseph’s Reform School Matthew Ihe John Sexton Thislay Lie

Missouri Merchant Robbed of Six Thousand Dollars

J H Howard a New Madrid Mo merchant and county treasurer was threatened by two strangers who forced him to unlock the safe. They took 1000 dollars and carried Howard about 2700 yards away before fleeing. A large pursuit formed but failed to catch the robbers.

Hickman J. H. Howard New Madrid Howard

Checkers Notes and Player Affairs From The Globe

Chess and checkers items from The Globe discuss positions No. 618 to 620 with moves, wins and draws. Letters from readers, match announcements, and commentary on players such as J. T. Murray, A. J. Heffner, Daniel W. Jones, C. D. Gates, E. N. Hyzer, and Vt contests. A Burlington state championship match is planned for late month.

A. J. Heffner Heffer Daniel W. Jones Haverhill Mars J. H. Irwin New York J. T. Murray Irwin Murray C. D. Gates E. N. Hyzer Vermont Burlington Wyllie Glasgow Herald Woolhouse G. H. Powell Plattsburg Republican John Busby Boston

Double Corner and Glasgow Chess Matches in Boston Notes

A dense chess column reports on multiple games including Game No 798 Double Corner with comments by A J Heffner and notes on potential wins. It covers game results at New England chess rooms featuring Forsyth Barker Bailey Isaian and Kirkwood Barker and Glasgow match draws and positions with move sequences and game commentary.

King Heffner A Ke A. J. Heffner Boston Mass Ascan Drawa Lo. Drawa New England William Forsyth Halifax N. S Irwin New York Forsyth Bailey Isaian Barker Barker Bate Glasgow Charles F. Barker Mr. D. Kirkwood Bean

Readers letters on checkers positions and book orders

A column of reader notes acknowledges published checker positions and book orders. Correspondents from Ohio Massachusetts England Me in Belfast Me Boston Mass and other locations discuss corrections, upcoming publications and mailings.

G. W. Munch Clay Lick Ohio Brock Hillsboro W. C Bennett Cleveland Jobn Parker Sunderland England E. F. Richardson Worcester Massa H. L. Searle Springfield Mase J. W. Miller Belfast

Commonwealth Distribution Company Grand Drawing Promised in Louisville

The Commonwealth Distribution Company touts a September 30 Grand Drawing at Macauley’s Theatre Louisville offering 112400 in cash prizes. They cite legal victories in Newport and Jefferson Circuit Court dismissals against them to claim impregnable standing and deny rival claims. Tickets cost 2 dollars, halves 1 dollar, with a feature allowing a ticket holder to cut out a number and have it placed in the wheel. I J Commerford solicits orders via Courier Journal Guiding Louisville or 16% Broadway New York.

Louisville Macauley Commonwealth Distribution Company Chapwery Court Newport Ythinet Simmons & Dickinson Et al Jefferson Circuit Court of Kentucky Pew I. J. Commerford Courier-Journal Guiding Broadway N. Y

Disgraced Wife Arraigned Over Brutal Assault Case

Emily Hamilton and her husband William Hamilton along with their eight year old son appeared in court. The woman sought a warrant after he beat her for refusing to supply money for men. Justice Morgan ordered examination of Emily and committed her for examination while the boy was sent to juvenile asylum. Hamilton faces assault charges.

New York Emily Hamilton French William Hamilton Hamilton

Individuals suffer torpid liver and constipation ad with pills

Persons whose occupation gives but little exercise are victims of torpid liver and constipation. Carter's Little Liver Pills will rescue you. All druggists. H. C. Leet, agent, 22 Park Place.

Carter H.C. Leet Park Place

Chess Congress Support and New Chess Monthly

The New York chess club backing the Manhattan club action on August 30, while the chess editors rally for the congress. A new Enellah Chess Monthly debuts with Dr Zukertort among editors, promising high quality annotations and broad support at a yearly price of 18 dollars or 250 gold? per annum.

The Chess Congress New York Chess Club Manhattan Club Enellah Chess Monthly Fac Dr. Zukertort

Evans Gambit Battles Through SevenHour Chess Marathon

White Paul Murphy faces Bisch and Andersen in a marathon Evans Gambit match lasting seven hours. The chaotic sequence includes bold sacrifices and multiple castle maneuvers as players trade pieces and chase an eventual decisive end. Murphy ultimately prevails.

Evans Gambit White Paul Murphy Bisch—Andersen Ag (T

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