Missing Bangor youth sparks foul play suspicions
The Advertiser reports a young man who recently visited the Bangor Whig office has not been heard from since. Foul play is suspected. Senator Hoar has reportedly gone to Tim Pond on a fishing trip, likely to gauge how large a sum to invest for making the pond navigable.
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London World Reports Military Discipline Crisis in Egypt
The London World claims Egyptian military authorities are at their wits end to maintain discipline after the abolition of flogging. It suggests adopting the starvation tactic used by English landlords in Ireland as a temporary measure.
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Judge Poland Seen as Left in Congressional Race
The passage complains that Judge Poland would be shocked to find himself left again in the congressional race. It recalls his 1874 stance when 38 of 183 delegates bolted from the nominating convention and denounces him as the same old coon, urging him to stay in St. Johnsbury and attend to his law practice.
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William H English Responds to Indiana Republicans
William H English mocks the Indiana Republican state committee offering to supply copies of his speech at publication cost only, joking about paying from the Dor sey soap fund of 1880 or the My dear Hubbard fund of 1882. The committee has not replied and likely won’t.
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Republican State Committee of
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German estate of Scharf opened for settlement after a century
The estate of Scharf of Einbeck, died 102 years ago, is only now being settled in Hanover in the court of chancery. Proceedings began in 1781 and the case is noted as uniquely prolonged. German formalities are slow but cheaper than prolonged waiting for a legacy.
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Maine in Doctor Zay by Elizabeth Phelps in Atlantic
A Bangor mail coach passenger voices a rough, humorous Maine portrait from Elizabeth Stuart Phelps's Doctor Zay as printed in the current Atlantic. The speaker jokes about state climate, temperance, mud, and a comical line of illnesses and morals affecting his son and his schooling. The tone is colloquial and satirical, reflecting regional character.
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Canoeist Recommends Soap Stone Griddle for Travel
A canoist writes to the New York Times praising a polished soap stone griddle as the best cooking surface while on expedition. He notes it can bake cakes without grease, cook meat or fish with broil flavor, and wash easily. It is heavy, unbreakable, and serves as ballast, stored at canoe bottom. The suggested oval is 9 by 18 inches and a potato cake an inch thick is described as a treat.
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Critique of Crapo over Cape Cod harbor votes
The Barnstable Patriot questions Mr. Crapo’s support for river and harbor appropriations. It argues he should have opposed the Cape Cod funds, accusing the policy of wasteful spending and political manipulation. The piece predicts moral disgrace and losses in future public favor for continuing the policy.
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Bankers Assist Rally Opens At Saratoga Session
The Bankers' association begins its annual gathering in Saratoga with a large turnout. Wm. H. Foster of Salem is welcomed as longtime bank cashier. Topics cover currency, taxes, and proposed uniform commercial law across states, with resolutions urging study and possible federal action.
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Salem
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Princeton
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New York
Luke Poland
Vermont
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Chicago
Hoar Defends Policy Split Over River and Harbor Votes
In the Springfield Republican summary from the era, critics accuse Mr. Hoar of backing a paternal policy while opposing tariff cuts, linking his stance to national commerce and river and harbor funding. Multiple papers deride Hoar’s justification as superficial while warning Republicans and Democrats against future river and harbor votes.
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Hoar
Massachusetts
Webster
Hayne
Senator Hoar
New York Times
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Camp Meeting In Rain At Lake View South Framingham
The second day of the Methodist camp meeting at Lake View endured rain, likely reducing attendance but improving grounds for weeklong visitors. Speakers included Ray Sherman of Hopkinton in the forenoon, Rev. McDonald of Brookline in the afternoon, and Rev. Ray of Gardner in the evening. Thursday will feature Rev. Johnson of Newton Upper Falls, followed by a Howara Foreign Missionary society meeting at 1 PM with W F Oldham of India giving an address.
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Boston
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Brookline
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Gardner
C. Johnson
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Howara
Ex-Confederate association of Missouri forms permanent body
Sedalia Mo August 16 under whose auspices the reunion is now held today effected a permanent organization by the adoption of a constitution and by laws Gen John S Marmaduke chosen president and Capt A A Lesner secretary After transacting routine business the association adjourned to meet again next year.
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Kilbourn Letter Warns Wife Fears and Poison Self
Meriden Connecticut report says Charles P Kilbourn a 40 year old bookkeeper drank an ounce of laudanum last night. His wife saw him do it but no doctor was called for eight hours. He left a letter to the postmaster declaring that he suffered on his wife account and that she will fill a dishonorable grave. He is expected to recover.
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Freeman’s Journal
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Europe and Egypt talks fail to settle pacification terms
London despatches report Constantinople signaling likely failure of the Turkish English military convention. Drafts propose Turkish pacification of Egypt with Britain out of operations, or joint oversight. New British terms require Turkish consent, attached British officers, and a separate evacuation accord. Nearby notes cite Suez Canal talks, Ottoman communications, and mixed replies as the balance of power shifts.
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Success of the New Three Per Cents
Washington August 16 applications for the exchange of 3 4 percent bonds into the new 3 percent bonds continue at the treasury. About half of the outstanding 3 4s may be exchanged and banks already surrendered large sums. New bonds will be issued after priority questions are settled and after Secretary Folger returns from New York. Also reports of Senator Hill's funeral preparations in Atlanta and mourning at the senate, plus actions against fraudsters in advertising. The White House renovation includes a 12 inch iron sewer pipe, improved traps, ventilation upgrades, and limited public access to the east room.
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Woman slain in Brockton house city-wide mystery
In Brockton Massachusetts this morning Mary Aon Smith 60 with two deep throat wounds was found dead in a story-and-a-half house. Her son Charles 25 was detained then released for lack of evidence. Police suggest death by self harm while some neighbors suspect murder. The case spurs debate as authorities defend steps taken and discuss a separate Brady case argument by Mr Chandler.
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Charles Smith
Nothig
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John Flemme
Hopkinton
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Tuesay
James McDopald
Nathaniel Cutter
Chicopee
Greylock Mountain
Joseph Hebert
Hebert
Yarmouth
W. F. Davis
W. F. Bowler
John Thompson
Willet
Beadie
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Edson
Beal
Thomas Chase
Salisbury Plains
Chase
Capt. Chase
Bear Swamp
North Adams
Russell Briggs
Fancy costume and skating party draws Cottage City crowd
Cottage City Mass August 16 The skating rink hosted the season's largest audience for a fancy costume and skating party. About 200 couples skated to Maidieboro and rink bands, described as the most successful event of its kind. Rain cut attendance at Baptist meetings with Rev F W Bakeman of Auburn Me and Rev John H Castle of Toronto preaching in the afternoon and evening. meetings considered very successful.
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Highlands
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Auburn
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Maine Central Board Approves Lease Deal For European and North American Railroads
Maine Central directors in Portland accepted a lease proposal with slight modification. A joint committee of European and North American and Maine Central directors will draft a lease for ratification at upcoming stockholder meetings. Both sides will confer today to finalize terms.
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Maine Central Railroad
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Maine Central
Boston’s electrics spread through city streets in 1881
The article reviews rapid progress in Boston street lighting with electricity, noting about 60 electric lights city wide and many more in storefronts and venues. It details the distribution on Court and Washington streets, the Highland district’s growth, and plans to illuminate major squares and thoroughfares, including Eliot and Haymarket areas.
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Weston
Supt. Allen
City Lamp Department
North End
Portland Street
Old State House
Post Office Square
Winthrop Square
Highlands
Weston Company
Atlantic Avenue
Homeless Man in Hoboken Sentenced for Vagrancy
William A. Lee, a 79 year old homeless man, was arrested in Hoboken on vagrancy charges and sentenced to 90 days. He attempted suicide in his cell by swallowing parns green after confinement. Once Dublin correspondent for the Belfast Examiner, he later wrote under the nom de plume A Northern Protestant to various Irish journals since 1848 uprising.
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Parns Green
Dublin
Belfast Examiner
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Bangor Clears Debris After Tuesday Tornado
Large crews of men labored Wednesday to clear Bangor streets of storm debris. Masons and carpenters began rebuilding as damages focused on Bangor and neighboring Brewer. The storm was described as the most severe ever to strike Maine.
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New Hampshire News Roundup from Nashua to Concord
Mrs John White of Nashua died Tuesday from burns after a kerosene accident while building a fire. Damages from the Concord and Claremont railroad dam break and Holten’s woollen mill at West Concord unlikely to exceed 1500 dollars. A harness race at Concord Driving Park saw Boy Jack beat Little Mischief in 1 19 for a 109 dollar purse. The state board of equalization met in Concord with no taxes assessed. hearings scheduled for Sept 6. A trio of prominent Democrats urged Frank Jones of Portsmouth to run for governor, but he declined. potential candidates named include Edgerly Chandler Sulloway Daniell Sanborn Cloutman and Horatio Colony.
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Portsmouth
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George B. Chandler
Manchester
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Warren Daniell
Franklin
John W. Sanborn
Wakefield
John F. Cloutman
Farmington
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