Various New England Notes From City and Sea
Secretary Endicott in town yesterday. Gen Davis Tilson of Rockland is sole owner of Hurricane Island. Alpheus Hardy plans a Bar Harbor cottage costing 12000 or more. Morton to resume banking in oil office after abroad. Carroll Wright denies resigning as chief of the labor statistics bureau. Coleridge says judges weary of linking drink to crime. Criswell becomes pastor of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Dom Pedro has reigned 53 years, was six at accession. Susie Dawson and Patrick Doyle wed at St Stephen's. ceremony by Rev Fr Byrnes. Steamer Lorenzo Baker from Port Antonio arrives in Boston with notable passengers including Ex-Gov Walvier of Connecticut, consul-general to London to sail aboard Britannic. Dinner planned at Hotel St Marc. barquet at 5 to morning send-off, departs 7 45 AM. Notables include Col William Stevenson, Col N Gsb borne, Gen W W Skiddy, Col Thomas Watson, Frank H Pierce, Kirk D Pierce. A Bennington sword presented to Gen John M Corso, historic token of Revolutionary battle, once owned by a British officer, passed through families to Pierce.
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Endicott
Davis Tilson
Rockland
Hurricane Island
Alpheus Hardy
Bar Harbor
Legi P. Morton
Col. Carroll
Wright
National Bureau of Labor Statistics
Coleridge
R. W. Criswell
Oil City
Petroleum World
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Dom Pedro
Brazil
Susie L. Dawson
Patrick F. Doyle
Fr. Byrnes
St. Stephen’s Church
Lorenzo D. Baker
Capt
Wiley
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Boston
Duesday
Col. Way. Hutchings
Ensils Vere
H. Adams
F. Goodnow
EK. Lockwood
Walvier
Connecticut
United States
London
Tiis
St. Marc
William H. Stevenson
N. G.sborne
New Haven Register
W. W. Skiddy
Stamford
Thomas Watson
Frank H
Kirk D. Pierce
New Hampshire
President Pierce
John M. Corso
Winchester
Sprendi
Bennington
Granite Hills
Hillsboro
N. B
Bender
Franklin Pierce
A mixed bag of tragedies and political shifts from era news
Report of Rebecca Lewis by Home dying by suicide at Springer New Mexico. Jacob Scott 76 shot wife at Port Gibson New York. Constables capture John and Rudolph Stenphien after assault near Jamaica Long Island. Nashua and Rochester Railroad names P E Hall general manager with C S Turner as nominal president. Dentist N W Day jailed on manslaughter charge after Ela Shay death under chloroform. Mexican cabinet rumors substitute Dublan Rubio Corona Mariscal. Buenos Aires talks on paper money valuation and bank recoups. Texas flood losses including refuge on roots for hours and Rankees family rescued. Lawyer John Sparksman loses 25 horses.
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Kit Carson
Rebecca Lewis
Springer, N. M
Jacob Scott
Port Gibson
N. Y
Creedmoor
John
Rudolph Stenphien
Burr Edwards
Jamaica
L. I
Nashua and Rochester Railroad
P.E. Hall
C. 5
Turner
Hall
Grand Rapids
Mich
N. W. Day
Chicago
Ela Shay
Mexico
Senor Dublan
Treasury
Senor Romeo Rubio
Interior
Gen. Corona
Spain
Senor Mariscal
England
Buenos Ayres
Texas
Dallas
Rankees
John Sparksman
Democratic talk and political shifts in Maine and Ohio
The item notes talk of starting a democratic paper in Xiouiton Me and reports on political health improvements of John Kelly. It cites Judge Foraker as a likely Ohio governor nominee, discusses Pillsbury as a trusted Democrat, and mentions a Port Townsend customs collector race with 17 applicants. It also covers St Louis postmaster hopes, Thomaston native John G Priest, and Auburn postmaster Capt Delance Young, a Civil War veteran and G A R member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xiouiton
John Kelly
Judge Foraker
Ohi
Buffalo
New England
Blaine
Pillsbury
Biddeford
Port Townsend
Hoar
Williams
Hayti
Arthur
Galveston News
John G. Priest
St. Louis
Thomaston
Missouri
National Democratic Committee
Delance Young
Auburn
Eighth Maine
Case for Preparation in Great Power Diplomatic Controversy
A parliamentary speaker argues against declaring war while urging robust preparation. He cautions against naive verdicts, notes incomplete information, and stresses honoring obligations to the Amir of Afghanistan, delimitation of frontier areas, and alliance-building with Russia amid a widening regional struggle. He emphasizes prudence, reason, and steadfast pursuit of peaceful settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susia
England
Russia
Ameer
Afghanistan
Idia
Ex-Senator Chaffee Cross-Examined in Mining Stock Suit
In New York April 283 the cross examination of ex-Senator Chaffee, a defendant in Artemas H. Holmes’ suit to recover 20009 damages for alleged false representation of mining stock, opened in the supreme court. Chaffee recalled public life since 1865 and noted estimates of ore value from 1879, with claims of ownership intent and stock sale influenced by mine reports. He testified on stock prices, dividends, and connections to Blaine and the Dodge Potter firm, with the Denver residence noted.
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New York
Chaffee
Artemas H. Holmes
Supreme Court
United States Senate
Bai
Raymond and Chandler
Stephen B. Elkins
Leadville
Blaine
Baine
Holmes
Dodge, Potter & Co
Denver
Riots Halt Baltimore and Ohio Work Near Gunpowder River
On the Baltimore and Ohio line near Chase's station an armed labor dispute escalates as workers held by former men threaten to kill the first arriving supervisor. Col Bradley and A. Me Dion are held hostage until wages are paid. Guards provide necessities. Two deaths and three houses burned in a month raise fear of further violence.
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Baltimore
Baltimore and Ohio
Ecity
Philadelphia
Chase’s
Col. Bradley
A. Me Dion
Fire destroys Carr Brown Co. celluloid works in Newburyport
Fire at 5:20 pm destroys the three story Carr Brown & Co building and the Chrolithian Novelty and Carolithion Manufacturing plants in Newburyport. Carr Brown losses about 10000 with insurance. Chrolothiin and Carolithion each about 10000. About workers displaced. flames contained to main building. Nearby incidents include minor fires in Boston area and Vermont and New York fires with various losses and insurance details.
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Cejialoid
Brewburyport
Newpuryport
Mass
Carr, Brown & Co. Y
Chrolithian Novelty and
Carolithion
Carr, Brown & Co
Chrolothiin Novelty Company
Therolithion Manufacturing Company
School Committee Advances Training Regulations and Honors Staff
The regular meeting chaired by Mayor O'Brien adopted amendments to manual training school regulations with minor changes. Nominations include Ellen E Leary for probation in Lawrence, Abbie F Nye in Charlestown high, and temporary posts for Ina F Cook Mather School Josephine Garland Minot School Caroline Bernhard and Julia F Dolan in Tileston Norcross and related assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Murphy
Ellen E. Leary
Lawrence School
Abbie F. Nye
Charlestown
Katie BE. Shea
Tileston
Ina F. Cook
Mather
Josephine Garland
Minot
Caroline Bernhard
Julia F. Dolan
Norcross
Transfers and reorganized fire brigade and assessors board
The Fire Department transfers move Foreman C O Poland between engines 1 and 25, G W Frost between engines 25 and 10, Jd M Gargan from engine 23 to 10, C J Fagen from engine 10 to 23, E F Martin from chemical 2 to hose 8, and Lt J Knights of hose 5 to captain of Helical 2. The Board of Assessors reorganizes with Hills as chairman, Benjamin Cusbin as secretary, and D H Morrissey as clerk. An extensive list assigns assistant assessors by ward, naming dozens of individuals by surname and initial. Street Superintendent Meehan says no new work this year. department funding covers only essential repairs and unavoidable tasks.
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Board of Assessors
Ihe
C.O. Poland
G. W. Frost
Jd. M. Gargan
C. J. Fagen
E. F. Martin
Chemical
Lieut. J. Knights
Heipical
Fpomeas Hills
Ebankman
Benjamin Cusbins Coretary
D. H. Morrissey
Isaiah Whitten
George F Lendigan
Frank
Pendergast An Fiupk HH. Temple
John Pattison
Frederick H. Temple
John Bryan
Cnu
Charles W
George A. Comins
Jesemiah T. Murphy
Charles W. Smith
John R. Briggs
W. H. Cundy
E. T. Holand
James Carney
Charles B. Dintyge
E. M. Oaten
George T. O'Brien
D. FE. Maguie
Herbert Pope
P. FE
Jeo
John H. Griggs
Henry A. Page
John G. Cook
W. A. Goodman
Oter Culbert
James P. Fox
Frank S. Pratt
John McDonald
Charles KE
Temple
Briley L. Page
Richardon Hutchinson
Louis M. Clark
Henry Pierce
Coolidge Barnard
Joseph F. Ready
Meehan
Pendleton Fund Dinner Honors Civil Service Reform Leader
New York April 28 Delmonico s hosted a complimentary dinner for Minister Pendleton, largely attended with George William Curtis presiding. Curtis called the gathering impractical visionaries and other types but credited Pendleton with advancing civil service reform. Pendleton spoke to applause, praising Cleveland as a true friend of reform and noting the president faced a difficult inauguration yet performed well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Delmonico’s
Pendleton
Civil Service
George William Curtis
Mgr
Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Adams will case at Ossipen second day closes aloud
At Ossipen New Hampshire on April 28 the Adams will case enters its second day as Attorney French closes the opening for the appellant amid accusations of Adams vagaries. Julius Adams testified but was barred as a party in interest under the will. Judge Foster’s case law supported the objection and Julius was excluded. Sheriff Story and three Sandwich witnesses testified to Adams insanity. Depositions and family correspondence were read. Aguila and Isaac Dawes Jr. arrived at noon with Doctor Crosby Bancroft and actors Mason Judkins among the observers.
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Ossipen
N. H
French
Mr. Adams
Julius Adams
Copeland
Foster
Aor
David H. Story
Belknap Enoty
Adams
Aguila
Isaac Vdaws, Jr
Crosby
Bancroft
Mason and
Judkins
Notorious criminal Ki O Connell arrested in Mass
Ki O Connell alias Daniel O Connell known as a desperate criminal was arrested by District Officer Istebeldrana and Marshal Neal in Mass. He is wanted in Lewiston Me for burglaries and related offences since 1883. He has served terms in the local house of correction and bears marks from past wounds. He previously escaped Auburn jail by overpowering the jailer.
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J.awrence
Mass
O’connell
Daniel O'Connell
Istebeldrana Marshal
Neal
Lewiston
House of Correction
Auburn
Case of John J. Collins Hears Incest Charge
In Massachussetts on April 28 the court heard the case of John J. Collins, secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, on incest charges. The proceedings extended into the afternoon and were adjourned until tomorrow. Evidence to date appears damning and mitigating circumstances may be offered in defense. Miss Collins secured bonds, but John J. Collins was unable to.
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Taunton
Mass
Supreme Court
Field
John J. Collins
Young Men’s Cpristian Association
California Crop Outlook Shows Mixed Yields Across State
In Francisco on April 28 reports indicate grain yields statewide will drop to one quarter to three quarters of last year due to reduced acreage. Fruit districts expect increased acreage with promising crops, and losses in grain may be offset by gains in fruit and wine.
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Francisco
Washington politics rumor case and consul news
Special Despatch reports that William H. Smith promotes rumors against Morrison over Illinois contest. Mulhearn and McGuarrigle warshal rumor deemed baseless. Morrison says Springfield handles contest, not Washington. Also notes Roosevelt kept as Bordeaux consul. Lawton declines Russia post. President laments Lawton decision despite favorable AG Garland opinion.
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Washington
Associated Press
William H. Smith
Logan
Morrison
Illinois
Mulhearn
McGuarrigle
Warshal
Springfield
Reduction of Forces in Navy Raids Determined
Washington April 28 The bureau of construction and repair faces fund shortages and will cut personnel across navy yards. About 400 workers, mostly bosses and leading men, may be reduced to 250 300. Daily savings estimated between 400 and 6680 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Navy Department
Department
Not a farewell concert but two ordinary Boston performances
Theodore Thomas and his orchestra offered two standard concerts with two novelties. Cowen’s Welsh Symphony impressed with execution though its source folk traits failed to register with Boston audiences. Nicolo’s Symphonic Variations confused listeners by shifting instruments and themes. Mme. Fursch-Medi and Mr. Mix Heinrich highlighted the solo lineup while Moss Emimaduch’s absence altered the program. The afternoon promised a Young People’s series Italian opera, and La Sonnambula starred Mile Nevada in a consistent interpretation alongside Vicini and Cherubini with mixed chorus work.
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Theodore Thomas
Cowen
Wales
Sir Cowen
Nicode
Mme. Fursch-Medi
Mix Heinrich
Moss Emimaduch
Mme. Fur-ch-Mudi
Sur
Thomas
New York
Mile
Nevada
Sig. Vicini
Cherubini
Favorita
Mme. Scolchi
Mme. Cavalazzi
San Francisco
Chicago
Bocesccio
The
Globe
von Suppe
Sheo
Heer Senin Mile
Lefort
Beatrice
M. Guy
Orlando
Mime
Delorme
Nordnail
Messieurs Lacy
Duplan
Gaillard
Raby Heads to Lawrence for American Walking Match
The English track specialist Raby sails from the city to Lawrence to train for a landmark match against American walkers including Meagher. He rates Eugene Merrill as the fairest American rival and Meek as a world class 100 mile prospect, with further potential showdowns against Meak or Driscoll and possibly Joe Scott of Australia if successful.
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Raby
Eugene Merrill
England
Merrill
Meek
Mesk
America
Lawrence
Meagher
Driscoll
Joe Scott
Australia
Fourth hearing on state house repairs committee meeting
The fourth hearing before the expenditures committee met in the green room Tuesday evening with auditors Gleason and chief clerk presenting bills. Sergeant at arms Mitchell testified under cross examination about contractor identities, prices and monthly bill reviews for 1883 84.
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State House
Green Room
Gleason
Mitchell
Cross
Senate
Smith & Co
Hadsey J. Bourdouin
Byrne
Sir. Byrne
Nset
Pine
Secretary of State
Beard
State House Committee
Capt. Mitchell
Mesers
Fay
Greenhalge
Doherty
Senator Naphen
Peck
Rice
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Boston Post
Illsmomar
Washington St
BosTon Weekly Post
A. P. Moore
Telegraph and Mail
NEW England Notes
Frank 8. Billings
Bigelow Printing Company
Providence
R.I
Edward J. Moran
Holyoke
George E. Wilbur
Marsfield
Mr. Shields
Easton
M. E
W.S. Jones
Portland
C. F. Allen
A. W. Potter
Augusta
Warner
8Monds
Edward 8. Fish
Worcester
Geo. R. Gray
Michael McLaughlin, Jr
Great Falls
N.H
J. R. Ham
R. G. Pike
Woodman & Whittemore
Howard
Quimby
Elis
St. Albans
Mainslaughter
Suburbad
Joseph Blany
Marbiehead
Supreme Judicial Court
Norfolk County
Dedham
Staples
Salem
Salem Board of Health
Whitch’s Lodge
Coney Island
Eagle Islan
Great Haste
Gladstone
House of Commons
Great Britain
Khartoum
Committee of Supply
Soudon
Mr. Gladstone
Gioss
India
Checers
Peter Lumsten
Penj-deh
Ioud
Henry Beck
Martin Luther Asylum
West Roxbury
Beck
San Francesco
Senator Chaffee
Grante
Douglas
Gen. Grant
California
Washington McLean
Cincinnati
Montreal
Longuevil
G. O. J Tavior
Europe
Iondon
Port Hamilton
Eyre
Thrat
Porte
Dardanelles
Admiralty
Royal Navy
Duke of Cambridge
Turkestan
Kent
Cape Town
South Africa
Suez Canal
Russa
Baltic
Tispur
AK Tepe
Penj Deh
Herat
Commissary Department
Indian Army
Rindli
Killa
Abdullah
Guetta
St. Petersburg
Meruchak
Venicheh
Murghs
Peujdeh
M. de Giers
Earl Granville
Herouthern
Forest Hill Cemetery
J. Merello
Washington Street
Dimge
New Boston Street
Woburn
W. H. Cummings
W. ©. Perrigo
Telegraph, Sr
Albans
Albert Lowles
Newpuren
Highland Brewery
Charles
John Leisht
City Hotel
P. W. Hewins & Co
Louis
Lindell Hotel
Gamage
Colman
Norman J. Colman
Parker House
Waltham
Littleton
Johnson H. M. Fisher
George A. Smythe
Uayes
Billings
Edward Barnett
Salmon
Lyman
Bumpkin Island
Pitchburg
McLaughlin
Stevens
Fitehburg
Steckbrige
Amnissioner Coleman
Fites of Transportation
Trai ~Hoop
City
Mary Altice Belt
Eugene N. Belt
Mt. Desert
Godfrey
Belt
New Orleans
Beltimore
Maryland
Gloucester Licenses
Gloucester
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
Board of Commissioners
Alderman Andrews
G. A. Watson
Farnum
Deer Island
Joseph NI. Pierce
Amos Rhodes
East Providence
Probate
Kenefer
Plummer
Dr. Lasker
Flint
Davis
C. K. Dilaway
Dillawey School
Hyde
William Sullivan
Ducey
James Brown
Sharpe
North End Industrial Home
Crowley
Eliot
Hancock
Blake
Committee On
Scouardrelin Limbo
Shenandoah
Cuyler
Raven Run
ColumBus
Senator Logan
Gen
Lawton
Bayard
G. W. Roosevelt
Bordeaux
Roosevelt
Gettysburg
Pension Office
Hayes
Auckland
New Zealand
St. Helena
Mantanzas
Cuba
Nassau
Garfield
Gen. Lawton
Garland
Internal Revenue
Cornelius Voorhees
District of Missouri
David A. Stewart
John Whitaker
District of Oregon
John C. Cartwright
D. Frank Bradley
Attorney General
Manning
Treasury Department
Panama
F. H. Hinman
Portsmouth
X.H
Devenshire Street
Charles A. Holt
Devonshire Street
Hels
Holt
Boston and Providence
South America
Harvard Medical School
Chelea
Andover
Skelton
Home For Aged Women
Roxbury Home For Aged Women
Mary Vinton
Solon W. Bush
Tl. L. Homer
George H. Wyman
A. M. Haines
John Kneeland
N. P. Curtis
Albion Street
South End
Brighton
Joseph L. Pomroy
Austin & Baldwin
Broadway
Hartford Court
Roxbury
Margaret T
Court Street
Alvion Street
Jomiey
Somerville
Portroy
Charlies F. Loring
Moulton Loring & Loring
Pemberton Square
Pomroy
Murdough
Hanley
Harry Bloodgood
Boston Theatre
Dalya
Motitt
Bartholomew
Elma Dolars
Rose Sella
Arthur Wilkinson
Walter Pel- Hem
Fred Hane
Mary
H. Hastings
Juliet Colbath
Banerous
Warren G. Richards
Robert Tyrrell
Charles H. Clark
E. A. White
Warren Bart
Josepha Crowell
Binadgood Hyteguest
Gid
C. A
Louise Mackintosh
Kate Ethel
Kta
Berlin
Ad Neuendorf
Nate
Minnie Palmer
H A. M’glenen
Alma Faunce Smith
Chickering Ball
E. Humphrey-Allen
Sporting Matters
Advent OF Baby
Rian
Lucas
Ball
Aurania
Cunard Line
James William Raby
John Meagher
Meek-Driscoll
Lynn
Elland
Yorkshire
Birmingham
Arthur Hancock
Lillie Bridge Grounds
John Hibbard
W. Frinks
Miles
H. M
Wiessacsos
Pete
Ito
Shaw
Detroit
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McCormick
Waterbury
Conn
Radbourn
Young
Harry Wright
Soden
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York
New Yor
Westminister Kennel Club
Madison Square Garden
Boston Deg
Rey Ashmont Kennels
Ashmont Kennels
Plantagenet
Blackstone Kennels
Attleboro
Foreman
Irving Hall
Slosson
Dion
South Boston Driving Association
Beacon Park
Kennedy & Holmes
Gray Dan
H. Woodruff
Gideon
Edward Shannon
T. L.D
W. Wall
Milton
J. E. Bowles
Charles R
J. R. Summer
Belmont
William Kelley
Harry M
Alfred Reger
Kate Hazzard
H. P. Kennedy
Marion
Tom Lambert
G. N. Harlow
Red Willow
South Boston
Harvard College Cricket Club
Young America
Haverford
Williamstown College Club
Hamiltons
Harvard
Trinitys
Wates
Moulton
Yyhe Malden Baseball Club
Harry Hall
Charles W.W. Gould
Melrose
Everetts
Maiden
Readings
Residing
Medfords
Stonehams
Stoneham
Everett
Medford
St. Lucas
O’rourke
Fulmer
O’ Rourke
Scanlan
Bowdoin College
Massachusetts
Benstey
Boston F Advertising
Motiosa
Aecona
Aca Entertainments
Ge Guts
Advanom
Post Publishing CO
Mr. Beard
Mr. Cross
Wutual Life Insurance Co
E. W. Bond
M.v.bidgerly
John A. Hall
Ormation
Mile ST
Beg
Sudbury St
Paris
Baker’s Breakfast Cacia
Baker & CO
Dorchester
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