Obituary of Thomas C. Amory in Boston History Circles
Thomas C. Amory died at his home on Commonwealth Avenue aged 76 after a year of ill health. Born in Boston in 1818, he studied at Harvard, publishing histories of Governor James Sullivan and General John Sullivan, and engaged in politics as a Democrat while serving on the Board of Aldermen and School Board. A historian, poet, Massachusetts Historical Society member and librarian, he never married and left a sister.
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Harvard
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Rhode Island Supreme Court
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J. W. Bemis
James Dana
Charlestown
Webster
Amory
James Sullivan
Massachusetts
John Sullivan
New Hampshire
Massachusetts Historical Society
George Bancroft
Samuel Abbott Green
American Antiquarian Society
Jonathan
James S. Amory
Temple Place
Japan's Constitution Guides Parliament Study Tour Plan
The speaker explains that constitutional law sits above ordinary laws, with five key laws separable for amendment. Japan aims to adopt an English style election dispute court, detailing House of Peers and House of Representatives composition, voter qualifications, and mandated schooling. The plan includes a European study tour by five commissioners to compare parliamentary systems before returning to Tokyo to open Parliament.
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Old Soldiers of Maine Hold Fourth Annual Reunion
Farmington Maine Aug 20 The Franklin County Veteran Association held its fourth annual reunion with strong post delegations At the business meeting officers were elected including Commander-in-chief J S Nash S V C Alonzo Sylvester and other posts A parade and an army topics address followed. Mechanics Falls Maine Aug 20 The Seventeenth Maine Veteran Association met with 185 members present Colonel Edwin Moore presided officers elected and the A A Dwinnell Post escorted veterans to the hall The annual dinner was served by the Ladies Relief Corps.
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Fish in the Yellowstone Park Discovery Raises Trout Interest
DonLouTh Minn August 20 United States fish commissioner Marshal McDonald arrived after a Pacific Coast inspection tour of Colorado Nevada California Oregon and Yellowstone Park He reports grayling in the Gallatin River and notes three other species in the park including black spotted trout white fish and bull trout He plans spring plantings of six trout varieties in Gardiner Madison Lake Shoshone and Lewis Lake areas with several more in the park overall
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Postmistress Appointed at Beverly Farms
Beverly Aug 20 Miss Mary Connolly is the new postmistress at Beverly Farms. She filed an 8000 bond and received her commission. She will buy Miss A M Siffin’s fancy goods store on Western and move the Beverly office to that location October 1.
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Maybrick relative hopes for prisoner release in interview
Loxpon Aug 21 Michael Maybrick brother in law of Mrs Maybrick says he wishes the prisoner freed by Home Secretary Matthews. He denies planting a girl as a spy and asserts confidence in acquittal. Reports note a Commons fee predicting commutation of the death sentence for Mrs Jaybrick. Alice Yapp nurse claims the prisoner sent a girl to a chemist with a self written prescription later reported to police.
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Irish Sunday closing bill blocked in Parliament
In London this evening Mr. Balfour said the Irish Sunday closing bill cannot be passed this session. Postmaster-General Raikes stated there is no warrant for postal officials to open letters in England or Ireland, with criminal liability for any such action. The railway bill had all its amendments rejected and passed its third reading.
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Return of King Malietoa Welcomed in Samoa
Advices from Apia report ex King Malietoa and other exiles returning to Samoa. The ex king was warmly welcomed by Samoans and his flag was hoisted. King Mataafa greeted Malietoa cordially. the German consul informed him he could act as he pleased.
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France Condemns Salisbury insult at Berlin banquet
Paris reports La Lanterne quoting the French Minister of Public Works who condemns Colonel Russell s Berlin banquet speech and calls England’s policy makers intolerable to insult a friendly nation. France vows to treat Salisbury s insult with contempt.
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European Leaders and Climate of War and Politics
In Berlin the Vossische Zeitung notes Queen Victoria gifting Prince Bismarck a portrait signaling England's practical sympathy with the Triple Alliance. Spain sees Pope host hospitality mogelijk if war looms. In London a 30 million franc Simplon tunnel venture forms with Swiss lines and Italian funding. Crete reports a Muslim memorial opposing Christian concessions. Russia criticizes the Shah's pivot toward England. Montenegro warns famine and disease. Paris records a ministerial council purge of officers for political agitation after a storm hits the Eiffel Tower.
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Flood Victims Suffering in Western Valley Regions
A Parkersburg dispatch reports extensive flood damage in Tucker Tygart State and Little Sandy valleys. Houseless, destitute families rely on hill farmer charity as towns struggle to provide aid. Suffering could worsen with approaching cold weather. many homes destroyed and crops wiped out.
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Lectures Mark Chautauqua Session In New York
Washington Gladden delivered his final talk on The Social Palace of France Formed by Godinot while Dr. John Henry Barrows spoke on The Religious Element in American National Life. Colonel Conwell and Miss Breedy lectured. Recognition Eve featured lanterns and a promenade concert. Anne M. Kellogg Memorial Hall opened for a public reception along with other gatherings.
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Brush Valley Mystery: Charles Atwood Confesses Flight and False Tales
In Orance on August 20 Charles Atwood admitted to Selectman and Sheriff Fowler that financial distress drove him to flee. He staged a crime scene by bleeding, leaving blood on his team and gear, then traveled to Greenfield Shelburne Falls Bernardstown Northfield and Warwick before returning home. He believes he was partly insane and that earlier attacks by White Caps were fabrications. Sheriff Fowler suspects a woman may be involved.
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Peace discussions and volatile events in Port au Prince
The Port au Prince scene grows tense as Legitime and Hippolyte clash over peace terms. A Spanish gunboat visit with consuls prompts a stormy palace meeting. Fort defenses, troop movements, and shortages worsen as Legitime inspects gunboats and rumors of safe passage and cash swirl amid fears for his safety.
Democratic State committee sets Syracuse convention date
In Syracuse New York Aug 20 the Democratic State committee met eleven minutes chaired by Edward Murphy Jr. A call was drawn inviting three delegates and three alternates from each Assembly district to a Syracuse convention on October 1 1889 at noon to nominate State officers and handle other business. Epward Murray Jr. chaired the committee with Carl Meyer as secretary. The panel adjourned to Sept 30 at 8 o clock.
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Tecumseh Fire Saves Children and Damages Homes
A night blaze in Rector Robinet’s house in Tecumseh drove him to rescue his family as a crowd aided, saving his three children from smoke and flame. Mrs Robinet was unconscious and her father-in-law fatally burned. The fire spread to a wine house and carriage shop. a keg of powder feared in the blast. Property loss about 8000 dollars.
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Reagan Wins Ward 19 Democratic Caucus Victory
In a hot 110 degree street fight at Cabot street bath house, Martin Reagan defeats P. J. Maguire and Bartley Connolly for control of Ward 19 Democratic committee. About 800 inside, 800 outside, police kept order as ballots were cast amid shouting and challenges. Reagan led with 290 votes to Connolly 201 and Maguire 257, and he pledged honesty and fairness in the ward committee.
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Selectmen Grant Licenses for Erecting Steam Engines in Medford
Medford officials granted licenses to J. P. Jackson and C. White head to erect steam engines and received the monthly police report. The figures cited show 15 arrests, 6 lodgers put up, 12 buildings found open, 29 fire alarms, 1 fire put out without alarm, 1 seizure, 1 lost property recovered and 315 dollars in lost property received. The sub committee on lights was directed to urge Malden Electric Company to light after dark per contract.
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Arrest Made in Hanover Street Barroom Murder
John Kerrigan was arrested on a warrant by Officer Johnson of Station 1 for the murder of Herbert Wild on Hanover street last Saturday night. A barroom dispute led to Wild falling on the sidewalk with fatal brain hemorrhage likely from a fall or blow per Medical Examiner Harris.
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Death notices for Francis A. Allen and John Howell
Francis A. Allen of Portsmouth New Hampshire aged fifty six died yesterday morning He was born in Surrey and a brother of Judge W H Allen of the New Hampshire Supreme Court He served in the Civil War enlisting September eighteenth eighteen sixty one in Company E Fourth Regiment reenlisted in the field and received his final discharge October twenty fourth eighteen sixty four for a wound disabling his left hand Funeral services will be held this afternoon by the Grand Army of the Republic and the remains will be taken to Claremont for burial John Howell a well known machinist died at Portsmouth from Brights disease He was sixty three and leaves a widow He served as foreman of machinists in the navy yard setting up the first stationary engine there and had been in government employ the past twenty five years
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Gun Club Pigeon House Robbed in Beverly Heist
Thieves broke into the Beverly Gun Club gun house and stole or destroyed about 500 clay pigeons. They damaged traps and committed other depredations totaling at least 25 dollars.
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Proposals for Building a Stable on Albany Street Boston
Sealed proposals to the Boston Water Board are due by 12 o clock noon on Friday August 30 1889. Bid forms must include written and figures bids with a $1000 certified check to the City of Boston. Bond and sureties must be Massachusetts residents if required. Awardees must sign within four days of notice or risk forfeiture of the bid deposit. Plans at City Architect offices. Board may reject all bids.
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