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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1879
Page
1
A multi page panorama lists varied topics from Washington social life, German week inclinations, cricket and muscle men notes, to boiler test notes, poetry and dramatic notes. It records local athletics and public interest pieces along with editorials and advertisements.
The report states Raymond the American forger in England has been discharged. Evan Morris challenged Warren Smith of Halifax to a five mile race. The Astley belt contest is announced for September 22 at Gilmore's Garden. Bramble Lucky George Mintzer and Bill Dillon won at the Saratoga races yesterday.
A Philadelphia insurance broker, Francis Maybin, has vanished after leaving notes confessing judgments totaling about 50 000 to 60 000 dollars. He had ties to Dornan Brothers & Co and Maybin & Stinson, faced accusations of note shaving, and left behind numerous owed sums to close associates and political figures. He was elected director of the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad Company in January.
London August 2 Wilbur F Raymond absconding agent of Ramsay Co Seneca Falls New York. He faced Bow Street Police Court on July 26 charged with forgeries. He has been discharged due to telegram from his employers who will not prosecute. Raymond is consumptive and not expected to live long. he hopes to return to New York.
Gouverneur August 2. G A Minden of New York was found in his Fuller House room this morning nearly dead from laudanum bought for a toothache. Attempts to revive him failed and he died after discovery.
August 2 at Catcaaco two dock hands William Fitzpatrick and Edward Ryan fought on a building stairway over the river. They were thrown over the railway to the dock and into the river, where both drowned.
August dispatch cites the Gazelle claiming Serinagar, the capital of raion, faces harsh conditions and disorder amid famine tied to local unrest. No further verifiable details available in the fragment.
The twenty third annual Turnerbund festival began in Philadelphia with General Franz Sigel addressing the guests. Delegations from many American and German cities gathered at National Guards Hall amid illuminated Turner Hall celebrations. Sigel urged German-Americans to honor the nation while enjoying the festival and hosting visitors.
Memphis reports six new cases of yellow fever and two deaths, including Eudora J. Athy daughter of Police Chief Athy. The Board of Health tallies weekly deaths at 44 with 26 from yellow fever and 18 from other causes. Officials consider epidemic declaration but delay due to slight weekly decline. Louisville and New York wire further updates as fear and camps are discussed.
Colonel Casey, Superintendent, submits annual fiscal year report to General Wright. The vast 200 acre grounds need careful maintenance, with limited funds allowing mainly upkeep. Notes improvements by asphalt paths, greenhouse repairs, and plant propagation. calls for iron conservatory, road paving, more watchmen, and orders for unimproved reserves near Capitol Hill.
New York August 2 One police officer Roundsman Richard Boleman of the court squad wandered to the Battery claiming he bought Castle Garden to view ships. He returned home with wildflowers and a bouquet and invited clerks and Justice Wandell to his wedding at six with a 16 year old heiress to a fortune. Surgeons called him crazy and he was taken into custody.
Fairport N Y August 2 The first session of the Chatauqua Foreign Missionary Association for 1879 met at 10 30 with Rev Dr John Vincent of New York presiding. Bishops and ministers from Methodist Episcopal Protestant Episcopal Baptist churches spoke and the great Pavilion was dedicated at 2 oclock with Dr Vincent and others delivering addresses. Sankey was announced to attend during the assembly.
Commodore Shu felt commands the ship and submits a reconnaissance of the Saguni and Mabpah rivers and Fisherman's lake on the West African coast. The land is described as lush with plans for development and ivory hunting potential. The Laguni headwaters are noted as elephant pasture lands. The report mainly provides details useful to the hydrographic office.
In Cincinnati on August 2 a servant named Anna Brown and Mrs. John Howe fell through a vault floor at the Corning Covington summer residence. Both suffocated before rescue could reach them. Mr. Howe, hearing cries, jumped in to help but was overcome and later revived.
Evan Morris of Pittsburg challenges Warren Smith of Halifax to a five mile sculling race in Bedford Basin for $1000 a side. Morris recently lost to Smith in a three mile race on Silver Lake Massachusetts. The Halifax Rowing Association will meet soon to discuss the challenge.
Mrs. George Newton was fatally burned when coal oil ignited while she was lighting a fire in Altona on August 2. The explosion caused severe burns to her body, leaving her beyond recovery.
The Sporting Life reports Lorillard and associates staked 5000 on Parole in the Goodwood Cup run on the 31st. The wager concerned the outcome at Goodwood, with Lorillard’s party facing loss following the race.
Six British iron clads arrive at Besika Bay as the Spanish Naval Department plans to build two large frigates. An Empire Mines accident at Wilkesbarre kills Andrew Langan by a coal fall. Baseball scores from New Bedford and Cincinnati. Miner Thomas Hughes fatally injured by a blast at Exeter colliery in West Pittston. Mrs. Mary McDermott of Hempstead, L. I., dies after injuries from a fall. Berlin issues decree to enforce Alsace Lorraine administration on October 1. Austrian Emperor accepts resignation of Count Zichy amid corruption accusations linked to decorations and Broadway Savings Bank failures.
Special correspondent notes the dull hot season in Washington with no social sea, few excitements, and widespread town quiet. It recalls Captain Brown’s malaria illness linked to Eads’ Mississippi work, and reports on Interior Secretary Schurz’s planned Western inspection tour. Sherman and Blaine meet in Maine, forming unlikely political allies as they hedge for 1880, with expected united front against Grant and hints of cabinet placements. The piece also mentions yellow fever sensationalism and overall health and political climate in the capital.
A reader-letter tone comments on U S Mexican relations claiming Dias could crush rebellions, praising Tamacona as Mexico’s ablest diplomat and a patriotic figure, while noting border calm and favorable sentiment between nations.
John Weise, driven by jealousy, attacked Mrs. Irwin at 809 Penn Avenue after eloping from Altoona. He wounded her then fled to the garret, jumped rooftops, and hid in an outhouse where he shot himself to death amid a police standoff. Mrs. Irwin, known locally as "Texas Jack," survived with severe facial injuries.
Representative Ryan of Kansas comments on the postwar exodus of freedmen to Kansas and beyond. He says work is available but hunger persists, many arrive penniless, fed by local charity, and colonization and relief groups are exhausted. He warns more may migrate northward despite harsher climates.
War Department order issued July 29 requires examination boards to report on each civilian applicant’s good moral character liquor use and loyalty to the Union. G W McCrary, Secretary of War.
International cricket in Ottawa advances as secretaries from Hamilton Toronto Ottawa Montreal organize a near final lineup. Hamilton to supply R Terrie H Simmons and B W Wond. Toronto K Ogden E Spragge. Orillia A W Armstrong. Whitby Ray. Ottawa Rev T D Phillips. Montreal J Bagley E H Gough. Halifax E Kearney. Ottawa to fill vacancies if needed.
A Simla dispatch to Reuters reports no cholera among the Tenth Hussars or Seventeenth Foot for seven weeks and no recent cases, despite claims of outbreaks in troops returning from Afghanistan. Both regiments had previously avoided cholera while in the Peshawar Valley.
In Denver on August 2 ex-Senator Dorsey was punched twice by Colonel Curry of Memphis before bystanders intervened. The clash stemmed from a dispute over Federal appointments in Arkansas.
News from Wood Mountain reports Sioux are restless and warned half-breed camps to move. When refused they rode through the camp shouting and firing but inflicted no injuries.
Ocean steamships arriving include City of Montreal from Liverpool, Celtic from Liverpool, Bristol from New York, Maas from New York, Havre Canada from New York, London City of Brussels from New York, with several vessels docking at Havre Rotterdam and other ports as noted in the inbound list.
James Taylor a switchman on the Buffalo New York and Philadelphia Railroad was cut in two while attempting to board a New York Central passenger train at Burrato. He leaves a wife and two children.
Lord Chelmsford resigns prompting CAPE towed coverage and a shift in personnel. Details remain unclear as reporters await official statements and a formal announcement from the administration.
A boy with a giant kite entangles a merchant’s eaves and leads to a comic tug of war. The quick-witted child directs the merchants with shouted orders as a long pole frees the kite. Passersby laugh while the boy revels in his control and the crowd’s approval. Local note on kite types and seasons followed.
Testimony by George Washington Taylor a Democrat and Ellis Tobacco Factory worker describes payments and votes in the 1876 campaigns. He claims $125 total from Butterworth and employer funds, denials of direct vote buying, and mentions Sayler and others. Witnesses discuss campaign finance and committee funds as the inquiry adjourns until Monday.
Washington reports Nicaragua requested Civil Engineer Menocal of the U S Navy to visit and complete unfinished parts of the Nicaragua route survey for the interoceanic canal. Secretary Thompson granted the request, and Menocal will depart for Nicaragua soon.
The principal of the School of Mechanic Arts, Charles OHarra, received an order from Buenos Aires for a large batch of items from his department. The incident illustrates how the Permanent Exhibition spreads knowledge of U S manufactures, especially those of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia.
Boston assessors finished the valuation with a 12.50 rate per thousand, down 30 cents from last year. Total valuation drops by 18.19 million, with a 5.641 million decrease year over year. The 1879 valuation stands at 612,253.60, comprising 423,786,300 real and remaining personal property, with 3,539 polling gains mostly in Democratic wards.
Geneva reports that Emperor Francis Joseph and the Austrian government approve a tunnel plan to connect Austrian and Swiss railways through the Mount Arlberg region. Engineers study the St Gothard Tunnel to aid the project.
A Berlin dispatch reports the government weighing stricter enforcement of the anti Socialist Law after Socialist gains in Breslau. Liberal leaders discuss uniting factions as part of a broader program.
In the House of Commons today the Chancellor of the Exchequer rejected the Perris Moniteur claim that Britain has aided Morocco for a year in preparing for a clash with Spain, clarifying government stance on Moroccan affairs.
London dated August 2 report states a powder magazine in Durango exploded killing four persons. The Madrid dispatch to Reuters Telegram Company notes the blast occurred in the Basque region, with authorities investigating the cause and casualties.
Indications for today show slightly warmer conditions with southerly to westerly winds. Partly cloudy weather with local rain possible in the extreme northern portions of the Middle States and a stationary or slowly rising barometer.
Receiver of Taxes Rob erts collected 823535.99 from city taxes and 48747.58 from state taxes. A 16 year old girl, Caroline Myers of 1114 Dunton street, was badly scalded at Third street and Girard avenue while working in a mill. Page mentions camp participation by Philadelphians in Erie and EBb. Baker Post No. 8 hosted the visitors. Harry D. Raymond of Boston was found insensible from sunstroke at Twelfth and Areh streets and sent to Homeropathia Hospital. Harry Welden, 16 months, fell from a second story window at 1325 Park at rest but was only slightly hurt. James Crowe of 308 Letterly street was injured practicing a move with a Mrs Crowe, leading to eight foot cell at Moyamensing. Dr. Robinson reported to the Health Board that vessels had been allowed to go to the city. The American Line steamship Indiana was mentioned in transit.
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