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Boston Weekly Globe

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1880

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Robbery of safe of second auditor shocks Washington

A sensational report claims C F Herring stole valuables from the safe of the second auditor of the treasury, including bonds, money, watches, and jewelry from dead Union soldiers, with hundreds of pocket-books scattered and bloodstains noted. The affair ties to prior debts and an unsuccessful Boston business record, provoking scrutiny during the era's campaign period.

Washington Auditor of the Treasury C. F. Herring Gettysburg Antietam Bull Run Young Men's Christian Association Sanitary Commission E. B. French F. Herring Massachusetts Henry Wilson Herring Ins French Sherman Ferris Secret Service Jude Ferris Boston

Waite the defaulter leaves Brattleboro for a Montana ranch

Waite a Brattleboro forger sits in the county jail near his late father’s home. He describes a long trek through Greenfield Boston Portland Montreal and many other cities before returning to Omaha. He says he left with less than 500 dollars and asserts he did not steal for himself though he may face forgery charges. He talks of bank dividends during the alleged fraud and details a ranch purchase eight miles east of Fort Laramie with 3000 cattle 130 horses and three mules on the property.

Fayetteville Waite Brattleboro Greenfield Boston Portland Montreal Toronto Duluth Lake Superior St. Paul Omaha Cheyenne Pueblo Denver North Platte Nebraska Mexico Europe Bond Snields Willie Northampton Fort Laramie

Disappointment in Love Triggers Missing New York Belle

An advertisement offers a liberal reward for Miss Sarah Joyce, 25, tall 5 ft 1.5 in, red hair, blue eyes, last seen leaving a luxurious New York home amid family distress. Police hunt her after she wrote of self harm and a possible suicide at Niagara Falls last summer, with her father blocking a romance.

New York Sarah Joyce Niagara Falls Ter- Tapin Rock Joyce

Woman with Umbrella Accuses Pastor in Brooklyn Trial

Mary Bell was tried for striking Rev. Samuel P. Halsey with an umbrella in Brooklyn. He testified she accused him of lies and attacked him near the church, shouting insults about Brigham Young and the women he reads to hell as she pursued toward the doorway.

New York Brooklyn Mary Bell Samuel P. Halsey Mr. Halsey Vid Brigham, Young Hell

Steamboat inspector censures Nye and Young over collision

Washington report on the June 11 collision of Stonington and Narragansett assigns fault to Captain George Nye for altering course and missing signals and to Captain William S Young for missing engineer in charge and careless signaling. Losses include 150000 to Narragansett cargo, 800 repairs to Stonington, 2500 freight loss, plus passenger and crew deaths not itemized. recommends tighter signals, life-saving gear, passenger limits, and stricter engineer duties.

Stonington

Engineer and Fireman Die at Vandalia Railroad

A passenger and a freight train collided on a trestle forty feet high over Clear Creek nine miles west of Indianapolis. The freight misread an order and ran late. the engineer Oscar Rankin and fireman William Saunders perished, while the freight crew escaped with minor injuries. The incident caused severe wreckage and injuries to other railroad staff.

Indianapolis Vandalia Road Clear Creek Terre Haute Assenger Oscar Rankin Illiam Saunders Benjamin W. Dillehunt Ellis Miller William Lewis

New York Bartender Murder in Bowery Mystery Deepens

Early today Officer Brady found bartender John Dorsey dying on Canal Street Bowery as two intoxicated men tried to lift him. A knife was found, no sign of the assailants, and the two men, John Mahon and John Nash, were arrested as detectives pursue the case.

New York Brady Canal Street The Bowery Summit House John Dorsey Avenue B Eleventh Street John Mahon Henry Street John Nash Mullerry Street

Schooner Found Bottom Up Off New York with Dead Crew

The pilot boat Pet reports a schooner found bottom up in lat 41 31 N long 64 30 W. A man with a rope around his neck was seen on the bowsprit, and the vessel’s crew is believed dead in the cabin. The Gladiator, a British schooner from Barbadoes to Yarmouth, is suspected.

New York Gladiator Barbadoes Yarmouth, N

Train wreck at Oakland Bridge injures many

An excursion train from Sacramento carrying the First Regiment of California National Guards derailed at Oakland Bridge. The engineer drowned in his cab while trying to lay on the air brakes after a misplaced switch. The fireman was rescued, band members injured, and cars toppled with the band car hanging over the edge.

San Francisco Sacramento California National Guards Oakland Bridge

Poison Cakes Kill Four In Pennsylvania Farm Family

In Princeton September 21 a Pleasant Valley family of J. D. Carl and his wife with one child along with Mr. and Mrs. R. Woodward and a hired girl Jennie Powell were poisoned after eating cornmeal cakes mixed with arsenic intended to kill rats. Mrs. Carl and Mrs. Woodward died. Jennie Powell cannot live, while the others may recover.

Prinston Penn J. D. Carl Pleasant Valley Woodward Mill Creek Jennie Powell Carl

Philadelphia opens Chestnut-street opera-house in style

Philadelphia reports the Chestnut-street opera-house between Ninth and Tenth streets seats 2600 with 1693 numbered, stylishly furnished. James H. Henrin delivers opening address. Owner James M. Bennett. manager George K. Goodwin. assistant J. Fred Zimmerman. The Danichefts attracted crowds and receipts neared $2100. The house ranks with Boston Theatre and Chicago Grand Opera.

Philadelphia New Playhouse Chestnut-street Ninth Tenth Streets Hoston Theatre Grand Opera House Chicago James H. Henrin James M. Bennett George K. Goodwin Walnut Street Park Theatres J. Fred Zimmerman Union Square Company

Actress Nina Varian Dies in Liverpool After Sail Abroad

New York reports the death of actress Nina Varian in Liverpool last Monday after she left Boston for a season abroad. Once forced to retire due to wealth, she planned to spend time in the south of France for climate benefits.

New York Nina Varian France Boston Liverpool Calle Despatch

Murder at Rockland Leaves Nancy Heywood Dead

Milwaukee dispatch reports Nancy Heywood and her sister, with a servant, left at Rockland house by their brother. On returning, he found Nancy’s body beneath a wood pile with throat cut, covered by wood and boards. The sisters have been detained, denying involvement.

Milwaukee Wis Nancy Heywood Rockland

Long-distance Swim Crowns Fearn in New York Event

George Fearn of England wins a twelve mile East River to Flushing Bay swim from Pier 43 to Flushing Bay. John Williams of Canada finishes second and Peter Swarze of Brooklyn third, about a mile back. The race lasts a little over three hours.

New York George Fearn England John Williams Canada Peter Swarze Brooklyn Pier 43 East River Flushing Bay Fearn Williams Swarze

Terrible Hailstorm Roars Through Euclid Manitoba

A Euclid Manitoba despatch reports a frightful hailstorm with thunder and lightning that struck yesterday. Hailstones four inches long and eight inches in circumference battered sides and roofs amid appalling noise as several buildings were damaged and residents were startled.

Manitoba St. Paul Minn Euclid

Telegraphic Tidbits and Local Incidents

A mixed note of dispatches reports Lt Eugene Curran of the Sixty-ninth drowned in New York bay after a boat upset. Cadets at Annapolis faced an inquiry for caning a candidate named Graham. Pleuro pneumonia spreads on Long Island prompting a cattle disease convention. A chestertown man shot another at a doorway. Murphy was arrested. A Alaska expedition under Major Morris returned to San Francisco. St George Indians plan sea otter hunts as Alaska natives resist encroachment.

Eugene Curran New York Bay Naval Academy Annapolis Graham Long Island Stokes Daniels Wes. Murphy Chestertown Murphy Daniels Alaska Morris San Francisco St. George

Mississippi Steamer Sinks After Striking Snag

Natchez Mississippi reports the steamer Florence Meyer from Cincinnati struck a snag at Bullitt's bayou around 3 am and sank. Five men drowned including one cabin passenger and two crew members. two roosters also perished. Boat and cargo were lost but books and papers saved.

Mississippi Natchez, Miss Florence Meyer Cincinnati Bullitt’s Bayou Natchez Porter

Foreign Flashes. Parnell Speaks to 12000 at New Ross

Lord Mountmorris is murdered near Clonbar Galway after attending a magistrates meeting. His body found by the roadside with multiple bullet wounds and a whiskey bottle lies nearby. A land meeting later disclaims complicity in the murder.

Lord Mountmorris Clonbar County Galway Ratheen Ballinoyle Ebor Hall

Prominent French Scientist Convicted in Seduction Case

Paris reports M. Xavier Vert, famed for an invention called the polyscope, was tried and convicted of event and seducing several young women. He argued scientific enthusiasm made them subjects, but the court imposed three months imprisonment.

Paris M. Xavier Vert M. Vert Vert

Great Agitator Addresses 19000 at New Ross

The Great Agitator spoke to about 19000 in New Ross on Sunday September 26. Mr Parnell urged that neither Ulster nor fixed rents would solve the land question and praised organized tenants. He condemned prosecutions against the accused in the Boyd murder case as unnecessary and prejudicial.

Washi MeTon William Auches Burlingame Capitol Hughes Drsky Parnell New Ross Ulster Boyds

Landslide in Bengal Kills Sixty-Two Officers Soldiers Civilians

Despatch from Calcutta reports a landslide at Nainital Bengal that killed thirty-seven civil and military officers fifteen soldiers and nine civilians. Many others were injured.

London Calcutta Nainatal Bengal

Landslip at Naini Tal Buries Hotel and Rescue Party

Despatches recount a catastrophic landslip at Naini Tal Bengal after two days of heavy rain, flooding the basin settlement. The Victoria Hotel area collapsed burying the hotel, backing houses, and about thirty natives, with rescuers and police buried in the debris amid a rising lake and rumbling aftershocks.

Bengal Bombay Naini Tal Victoria

Weavers Consider Strike After Monday Meeting

A group of weavers will meet Monday to decide on a possible strike. It is believed most operatives oppose such action. Separately, a report from Ragusa dated September 25 notes Admiral Seymour arrived and that combined fleet action against Dulcigno is imminent. Seymour reportedly broke off talks with Riza Pacha as the Albanian League warned it may arrest foreign consuls once hostilities begin.

Dulcigno Lonpoy Ragusa Seymour Prince Nikata Nikata Riza Pasha Ragees Admiral Seymour London Riza Pacha Albanian League Hostilies

Mystery Death At Hudson River Tunnel Caisson

JEnshy City report confirms first recovered body from the Hudson river tunnel caisson as Peter Woodland. Unidentified remains follow amid doubts, with decomposition obscuring identities and officials noting many bodies may remain forever nameless.

Jenshy City Hudson River Peter Woodland Anderson Hurley Woodland Lovejoy

Father of Greenback Party in Pennsylvania Urges Union Against Garfield

Philadelphia on September 27 Hon F W Hughes leader of Greenback party in the state sent a despatch to General Weaver Greenback Labor candidate for President. In Pottsville the message to Weaver condemns his Maine remarks and asserts Greenback Labor men act from principle not for sale to leaders. Hughes notes his roles in Greenback conventions and as Philadelphia state leader.

Madrid Santa Maria de Las Mercedes Spain Greenback Pennsylvania Garfield Philadelphia F. W. Hughes Weaver Macijdant Pottsville Penn J. B. Weaver Greenback-Labor Solon Chase Chambers Maine Frank W. Hughes Hughes

City and railroad clash over Jefferson avenue bridge

In St Louis tensions rise as negotiations fail over bridging Jefferson avenue and adjacent streets. The city began excavating piers foundations while Missouri Pacific filled the site and ran locomotives nearby to hinder progress. Police protected workers amid the dispute.

St. Louis Missouri Pacific Railroad Company Jefferson Avenue Pacific Company

Demand for fractional silver doubles in a week nationwide

In Washington on September 25 the demand for fractional silver has doubled, mainly for quarters dimes and half dimes. Silver orders are sent in seventy dollar registered bags via mail, reaching distant post offices including Oregon. Treasury shipments total about 26000 dollars daily, and confusion over including one two and three cent pieces prompts direct mint orders.

Washington Oregon Treasury South

Thief Firemen Framed in St Louis Blaze Case

In St Louis a dry goods house owner accused firemen of stealing goods after a major Fourth Street fire. Frank Kramer was arrested and part of the stolen goods were found with him, exposing a gang that dressed as firemen to mislead investigators.

St. Louis Fourth Street Frank Kramer The Voice

Suffragist canvass opens in Montgomery county New York

Fort Plain New York September 27 The Woman Suffragists state committee opened their canvass of Montgomery county with a school house meeting attended by influential women. Dr Morgan Snyder presided. Mrs Lillie Devereux Blake led as speaker noting widespread interest and many women intend to vote. Mrs Clemence Lozier and her daughter in law Mrs Jennie Lozier have declined Republican Hancock club positions.

Fort Plaina N.Y Montgomery County Morgan Snyder Lillie Devereux Blake Clemence

Bodies still not recovered from Hudson river tunnel

Jersey City reports no additional bodies removed from the Hudson river tunnel since Saturday morning. Workmen continue cutting away iron plates where the shoe of the Gaisson rests, a process expected to take two or three days, delaying further recovery efforts.

Jersey City Hudson River Gaisson

Century-old man Abram Williams dies in Salem at 100

Abram Williams, colored, died at the house of John 5 in Salem today aged 100 years six months and twenty days. Born March 6 1780 on the west coast of Africa near Con river, he was kidnapped into English slavery and sent to New Providence Bahama Islands with a man named Abram Williams. He sailed several voyages with him, the last aboard a privateer, and was brought to Salem aboard a Salem vessel where he worked in tavern and private service.

Abram_ Williams John 5 Washington Africa Con River New Providence Bahama Islands Abram Williams Williams Salem

Oldest City Resident Had Last Service With Pickman

The aged seaman Williams, once in private service for Colonel Benjamin Pickman, spent his final years in a house provided by his former master’s family after returning to private service following an extended naval career. He had been blind for several years and was noted as the city’s oldest resident.

Leeavexworth Kan Benjamin Winn Clinton County Henry Bird Benjamin Pickman Williams

Intimate Storm at Library Hall Ends with Departure

Mrs Oates and leading man Fitzgerald tangled with her husband Watkins at Library Hall as the touring company prepared to depart for Cincinnati. Watkins forced entry to her dressing room, demanded an interview, and fled to Philadelphia after a heated exchange and threats of arrest.

Pirrssurg Alice Oates Billa Cincinnati PD. B. Hodges Charles Randolph Gardner Watkins

Centennial procession marks Major Andre capture in Tarrytown

In Tarrytown New York on September 23 a dawn salute from a hill battery and nearby ships opened the 100th anniversary ceremonies for Major Andre’s capture. A tall bronze statue unveiling followed at 10 as salutes echoed, then an 11 o'clock grand procession led by Major General Husted began, with military units, Grand Army posts, fire companies, civic groups and state dignitaries marching in three divisions.

Tarrytown N. Y Andre Major Andre Husted Grand Army of the Republic of

The Cano pus Ashore Off Mull of Kintyre

The Canopus of Warren line sailing from Liverpool to Boston with forty five passengers ran ashore in Keil bay near Mull of Kintyre Scotland in dense fog. The ship struck at full speed and remained fast on rocky beach as high water aided shore tugs to attempt salvage. Three hundred fifty tons of cargo were thrown overboard and passengers stay aboard awaiting calmer weather for potential refloat.

London Canopus Warren Line Liverpool Boston Keil Bay Mull of Kintyre Scotland Greenock

Blanche Roosevelt Closes Season at Union Square

New York news reports Blanche Roosevelt ended her operatic season at Union Square due to starting errors sickness among attendants and poor business. She plans a rest then a six week run at Boston Theatre with the Mask of fandora before returning to New York to prepare a new opera, expressing strong confidence in the libretto and music.

New York Blanche Roosevelt Union Square

Barkson Arrested In Washington For Forged Check

Washington reports actor John W Barkson of Colonel Sinns Golden Game Party was arrested on a forged check charge linked to lumber eater. Friends claim mistaken identity while police insist on the right man. Bail set at 1000. Separately in Reading Reese Gaul Munsterberg College student was shot by his stepbrother in Sinking Springs. he survived with medical care possible.

Dore Glancy Gray Glancy Glaney Washington John W. Barkson Colonel Sinn National Theatre Lumber Barkson Alexandria Norfolk Reading Penn Reese Gaul Munlenberg College Sinking Springs

Halif ax schooner Gladiator lost in gale feared crew dead

Halifax Nova Scotia September 26 news says the schooner Gladiator of Yarmouth listed as lost after the Sth inst gale. Captain H Metanson Sauberville master Augustus O Lellance Churchpaint mate Charles Deroe Salmon River Louis Deroe John ODonnell Metaghan Constant Doucette Little Brook crew feared drowned if capsized. Vessel valued at 2500.

Halifax Gladiator Yarmouth H. Metanson Sauberville Augustus O. Lellance Churchpaint Charles Deroe Salmon River Louis Deroe John O'Donnell Metaghan Little Brook Boston Bisurea

Interchangeable Tool Company assignment to trustee named

The Interchangeable Tool Company of New York assigned to William A. Healy of Hartford as trustee. Creditors are summoned to attend a meeting on September 28. The firm, incorporated in 1878 with $50,000 capital, increased in March to $76,000. It operates a Milford Connecticut factory with stock valued at $20,000.

New York William A. Healy Hartford Comnp Milford Conn

Two colored men in Lumberton executed for murder

Peter Leach, colored, was hanged in Lumberton, N C, for the murder of James Townsend, colored, on January 6, 1879. Both men were married and jealous of intimate relations with each other’s wives. Leach shot Townsend after a confrontation sparked by jealousy. Leach came from a notorious family with a murder history and relatives who faced execution or punishment.

New York Lumberton N.C Peter Leach James Townsend Leach Townsend

Grafulla resigns as Seventh Regiment band leader after 27 years

New York reports Grafulla, leader of the Seventh Regiment band, has resigned due to chronic bronchitis after twenty seven years of service. He will still lead the music on certain occasions.

New York Grafulla Seventh Regiment

St Jacobs Oil Claimed Cure For Rheumatism And Sciatica

Kansas City Times reports patients in Wisconsin and Ohio benefited from St Jacobs Oil. William Hadeler of Marathon Hotel Wausau endured extreme rheumatism with no relief until using the product. Thomas Lewis of 62 Butler Street says seven years of sciatica vanished after trying St Jacobs Oil.

Kansas City William Hadeler Marathon Hotel Wausau St. Jacobs Cincinnati Thomas Lewis Butler Street

Franklin's Fate and the Schwatka Arctic Expedition

New Bedford reports Lt Frederick Schwatka's party returned from an 11 month Arctic sledge journey seeking Franklin records. They found relics including parts of a ship row and a drag rope, recovered bones, and buried monuments on King William Land. Records are deemed lost though local Natchilli interviews yielded new insights and a skeleton was found inland.

New York New Bedford Mass Frederick Schwatka Hudson's Bay King William's Land Sir John Franklin Esquimaux Franklin Irving Morrison Celics Northwest Passage Hudson Bay Barry Kothen Michael Baker George and King William Land Back’s River Natchilli Bequimaux Back's River Schwatka Natechilli Crozier Victoria Straits Qookjoolik Esquimaux Grant Point

Utica man held on charge of abandoning wife for wealthy widow

At the Tombs police court Justice Murray heard Sarah Rowe accuse her husband Henry Rowe cigar maker of abandoning her to elope with a wealthy Utica widow. The 6 year marriage is said to have been troubled by scandal and jealousy. Rowe was committed to await a warrant from Utica authorities for abandonment.

New York Tombs Police Court Rowe Utica

Immigration totals for August 1880 by port districts

The bureau of statistics reports 64 072 passengers in the month ending August 31 1880 across Baltimore Boston Detroit Huron Key West Minnesota New Bedford New Orleans New York Philadelphia and San Francisco of whom 60 508 were immigrants 5 974 US citizens returned from abroad and 2 490 aliens not intending to reside in the United States. Major origins include England 6239 Scotland 1787 Ireland 6157 Germany 11918 Canada 13506 and Italy 624 with smaller numbers from Sweden Norway Denmark France Switzerland Spain Portugal Holland Belgium Russia Poland Finland and other regions.

Washington Bureau of Statistics Baltimore Boston Detroit Huron Key West Minnesota New Bedford New Orleans New York Philadelphia San Francisco United States England Scotland Wales Ireland Germany Austria Sweden Norway Denmark France Switzerland Spain Portugal Holland Belgium Italy Russia Poland Finland Hanenty Dominion of Canada China Cuba All Others

Malarial Fever Reports in Louisiana Parish

A five day report lists thirty five cases and two deaths from malaria in Louisiana. Plaquemine Parish shows the illness confined to one family while dengue fever has caused many illnesses in the city but no deaths. Quinine remains effective against the fever.

Louisiana New Oceans Plaquemine

General Grant Visits Caicaco With Sheridan

General Grant is a guest of General Sheridan in Caicaco. They attended McVicker's Theatre last night. Grant will depart tomorrow for Warren Ohio to preside at the Conkling meeting.

General Grant Conkling Caicaco General Sheridan McVicker’s

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