Prominent Syracuse Citizen Defends Nichols Honor
A Syracuse figure, familiar with Boston circles and the First Church, states that Nichols kept confidence amid the Dr Withrow Herrick letter affair. He says Nichols acted with discretion and charity, while Withrow’s letter carried no date or address and was unfavorable. The interview asserts no breach of confidence and denies Nichols spreading the letter.
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Boston Post
Syracuse
N. Y
Post
Boston
Wr. Millard
E. P. Nichols
Withrow
Nichols
Dr. Withrow
Judge Vance
Supreme Court
Judge Northrup
County Court
Charles Stone
First Church
Grace Sues Pulitzer for Libel in $50,000 Claim
New York Mayor Grace files a libel suit in the Supreme Court against Joseph Pulitzer and the New York World for $50,000. He alleges nine actions over October to November and into December 1883 84 accusing him of fraud and misusing city funds connected to Grant & Ward and the Marine Bank. He cites prior banking failures and his role with Grant & Ward, asserting the statements damaged his reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William RK. Grace
Joseph Pulitzer
The
New York World
Supreme Court
Mr. Grace
Pulitzer
Herift
Grace
Marine Bank
Grant and Ward
Meyer Grace
Grant & Ward
Priv Uepes
Ferdinand Ward
J. Nelson Tappan
Otes
Ward
Ben
World
Fish
Work
Warner
Tragedy Strikes Dero Bride-to-Be Before Wedding
Bertha Duckwicz 21, a domestic from 312 Chestnut Street, was found dead with her throat cut near the front gate. Her fiancé William Stevens, an employee of the National Iron and Wire Works, has vanished after the couple discussed their upcoming wedding at St. Pauls Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dero, Mich
Bertha Duckwicz
Chestnut Street
William Stevens
National Iron and Wire Works
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Miss Duckwell
Stevens
Sudden Death of Miss Nellie Halstrick at 65 West Canton
Miss Nellie L Halstrick aged 26 died suddenly on Saturday at her home. Initially listed epilepsy by the city registrar, later confirmed as suicide by strychnia. A bright, beloved member of Dr Gordon's church, she was to be wed soon, leaving deep grief among family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie L. Halstrick
West
Canton Street
Draper
Report on insurance contracts and out-of-state firms in Massachusetts
The report evaluates contract forms and licensing of insurers, naming out-of-state companies qualified to operate in Massachusetts along with twenty approvers excluding benefit societies. It deems the document valuable and capable of helping people judge insurance fairness amid concerns about dishonest practices and impracticable claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarbox
Massachusetts
Apa
Cheerful Signs of Speedy Brockton Labor Settlement
Special dispatch from Brockton reports cheerful signs of an early and satisfactory settlement of labor troubles. Manufacturers and workers seek an adjustment. a meeting of the manufacturers’ executive committee is planned with workmen. The key disputed clause on hire or discharge rights may not obstruct a speedy settlement.
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Brockton
Zimri Thurber
R.b.grover
Grover
Joint Boards of Arbitration
Smith
Burton Mystery Proceedings End in Remand
Mrs Dorsey did not appear at the opening. she was sick in jail from yesterday’s ordeal. Emily D Burton testified in corroboration, claiming the Dorseys were up all night after the shooting. Coroner Stanhope read prior testimony as defense and prosecution present rebuttal witnesses. Judge reserved decision. prisoners remanded to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily D. Burton
Dorsey
W. H. Spofford
Emily Burton
Mr. Galvin
Edmunds Leads In the Senate Presidency Contest
The December dispatch describes Edmunds holding the lead for Senate president as caucus hour nears and Loganites claim Edmunds is aligned with them. It notes Logan supporters’ hopes, Edmunds’s cautious stance, and possible resignation in favor of another candidate if needed.
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Boston Post
Washington, D. C
Senate
Edmunds
Logan
Loganites
Losses by Fire Sweep Detroit Hartford Factories Burned
Detroit Barnum Company wire and iron works a four story brick block destroyed with losses estimated at 112000 on the building and 150900 on machinery and stock partly insured Hartford E N Welch Manufacturing upper case shop fire in Forestville Hartford with losses 80000 to 100000 and 13000 insured About 100 workers displaced Farmhouse near Haverhill with contest burn and loss 1600 partially insured
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Barnum Company
Detroit
United States
Hartford
E. N. Welch Manufacturing Company
Forestville
Conn
Firemen Celebrate Arrival of New Gloucester Steam Engine
Gloucester Mass Dec 3 Firemen of Fast Gloucester held a reception and supper at their engine house to mark the arrival of a new steam fire engine. The engine passed a trial yesterday with entire satisfaction. Attending guests included Chief Engineer Webber Captain Brown S Fiander H R R Demary engineers Frye Tusaiman and RE M Rymington from Boston. About seventy five officials and firemen attended the turkey supper toastmaster Ex Collector Fitz J Babson with congratulatory remarks from Chief Engineer Marchant and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mass
Boston Fire Department
Webber
Brown
S. Fiander
H. R R. Demary
Frye
Tusaiman
RE. M. Rymington
Fitz J. Babson
Mary Parsons
Marchant
Harvard Union Debates Grant Succession Claim
The Harvard Union discussed the resolution that the rightful successor of President Grant was Samuel J. Wilden. A. B. Robinson opened for the affirmative, L. B. Stedman for the negative, H. Salloway gave the best speech for the affirmative, and French MecAfer spoke for the scientific school before Stedman closed for the negative. Ballots showed larger negative tallies across all three voting measures.
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Harvard Union
Grant
Samuel J. Wilden
A. B. Robinson
B. Stedman
H. Salloway
Law School
Stedman
Farmers National Congress backs tougher pleuro pneumonia laws and wool tariff return
In Indianapolis on December 3 the farmers' national congress approved resolutions urging stricter federal measures against cattle pleuro pneumonia and a wool tariff restored to 1880 levels. The tariff vote was 169 to 42 with Missouri solidly opposed. Officers elected include President Robert B. Everly of Virginia and a vice president from each state, with F. Clayton of Kansas as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Farmers’ National Congress
Congress
Missouri
Robert B. Everly
Virginia
F. Clayton
Kansas
Fall River Manufacturers Propose Diversifying Loom Use
The Fall River committee recommends moving 10 percent of machinery to non print cloths. The idea has broad support as mills have long run varied lines. This year shows unprecedented diversity in Fall River mill products.
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Fal. River
Mass
Fall River
Episco pal Church at Mattapan Under Construction
The new Episcopal Church at Mattapan, built by Miss Annie Rotch in memory of her father the late Hon. B S Rotch of Milton, rises as stone and wood with a tall tower and cross. It seats 250 and will host the Mattapan Episcopal society now meeting at the Norfolk Street Methodist chapel. Endowment will sustain the church for several years.
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Mattapan
Annie Rotch
B.S. Rotch
Milton
Dowd Arrested in Express Thieves Larceny Case
Officers of the ninth division arrested Stephen Dowd last night for larceny of an express team and goods valued at 740 dollars from Expressman Thomas Kinlan on November 21. Dowd is said to be part of the gang of express thieves the officers are pursuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Division
Stephen Dowd
Express
Thomas Kinlan
Dowd
Weather Indications for New England in December
Indications from Wasmscrox dated December 4 to 18 show generally fair weather across New England. Winds shift from west to south with a higher barometer and a nearly stationary pattern, followed by a slight rise in temperature.
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New England
Dora Emory's boiler explosion kills five aboard
In New York the steam tug Dora Emory towing a stone barge exploded its boiler near Fifty-eighth Street. Five crewmen were aboard and presumed dead while debris rained ashore. The scow and four men on board were towed to the shore by Wickham. identities of the four crewmen remain unknown. The tug valued at $10,060.
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New York
Dora Emory
Hast
Fifty-eighth Street
First Avenue
Franklin Edson
Garrett Morris
Louis Capperata
Cook
Charlies Davia
Thomas van Hanser
Garrett Morris, Jr
Capperata
Kell Gate
Wickham
Edson
Among the Clairvoyants and the Foolish Lovers
A Lowell affair pits a love sick maiden against clairvoyant Mme Carlton who sold a blood stained heart charm for 25 dollars. The charm failed to foretell marriage and led to warnings from Mrs Dr Moore of New York. The case widens to a Boston based fraud, a hit and run of husbands and a tale of eloping couples ending with arrests and disappearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mme. Carlton
Dr. Moore
New York
Boston
Burke
New Hampshire
Fairmand Relief Fund Sale At Dorchester Hall
A relief fund fair for Benjamin Stone Jr. Post 68 G A R is under way at Dorchester Lecture Hall Field's Corner. Notable items include a silk and satin crazy quilt by Miss Susie F Burton and a black velvet banner trimmed with gold fringe featuring a peacock. Departments led by ladies from Upham's Corner Lower Mills Mattapan Neponset Upper Road Harrison Square and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Fund
Benjamin Stone,Jr
G. A.R
Dorchester
Susie F. Burton
Post 68
Charles D. Stiles
Upham’s Corner
Dr. Wheeler
Soap Bubbie at Grand Flayed as Abomination Play
The Cincinnati Enquirer condemns a new Grand Theatre production Soap Bubbie as rotten and puerile. It accuses author Gum Phister of poor craft, claims the play was patched beyond recognition after Baker and Farron rewrote it, and calls for a law against such infliction on the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Gum” Phister
Hoyt
Phister
Baker
Vermont suffrage meeting set for December in Danby
West Randolph reports thirty blocks raised this year. The second annual Vermont Woman's Suffrage Association meeting will be held in Danby on December 9 and 10. Rutland marble quarries use sea land imported from Rhode Island for sand blasting. Vermont trustees plan a Soliders' Home with a Burlington meeting in January to decide action. Waterbury and Barre offer sites, but Newport on Lake Memphremagog near the shore is favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Randolph
Vermont Woman’s Suffrage Association
Danby
Rutland
Sealand
Rhode Island
Soliers
Vermont
Burlington
Waterbury
Barre
Newport
Lake Memphremagog
Charges Against Ex Mayor Epson New York
Senate Gibbs committee received a letter alleging Mayor Epson sought to strike about 100000 in Erie Railway taxes from the tax books. Edson's brother in law, retained as counsel, began a mandamus suit to vacate the tax. The letter urged corporation counsel to allow judgment for the railway. The committee summoned Lacombe Storrs and Wood for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Gibbs Committee
Jon. F. S. Gibbs
Senate Committee
Epson
Erie Railway Company
Edson
F.S. Ors
Lacombe
Storrs
Wood
Scandinavians Tour Chicago Before Summer Pilgrimage
About 800 Scandinavian immigrants passed through Chicago this afternoon headed by three bands. They will sail from New York on the Ole Bull to visit their old homes in Scandinavia. Most have lived in America 15 to 30 years and prospered, purchasing over half a million crowns in foreign drafts for their trip. The 806 men, only three are women, are gathered from across the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Dee
Chicago
New York
Ole Bull
Scandinavia
Northwest
Cruelty Convictions Hit Local Courts In Brighton and Chelsea
In Brighton District Court John Collins was convicted of driving a disabled horse to market. He was fined $3 and costs. In Chelsea Police Court Michael Hurley faced a like charge and paid costs after the horse was killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
John Collins
Chelsea
Michael Hurley
White embezzlement case delayed by defense illness in Woburn
In Woburn District Court yesterday morning the embezzlement case against Councilman Francis N. White was continued because defense counsel Hon. Edward Avery was too ill to appear. Judge Converse granted the adjournment until next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis N. White
Woburn District Court
Edward Avery
Converse
Cremation of Boston Merchant Reported at Lancaster
The body of William L. Connery, a young Boston merchant, arrived in Lancaster today for cremation after dying Monday from consumption. The Niagara express brought the body and it was placed on the crematorium retort this afternoon. the ashes will be kept in Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Penn
William L. Connery
Boston
Niagara Express
Governor to attend North Adams hospital charity ball
Governor Robinson and the council have written that they will attend the North Adams Public Hospital charity ball on December 14. The event, planned by the hospital committee, aims to raise funds for charitable needs in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Mass
Robinson
Council
North Adams Public Hospital
Two Views of Mr Clark Nomination in Boston Politics
City politics feature a split Republican view on ex Sheriff John M Clark for mayor with others backing party cohesion and potential benefits. Reports note divisions over Clark s fitness and ambition, possible business group support, Dudley as campaign manager, and expected labor alignment with Daniel Miller while other races see nominations in ward and city contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Clark
O’brien
Clark
Boston
Great Business Corporation of
Mr. Clark
O’ Brien
L. Edwin Dudley
Law and Order League
Mugwump
Republicans Name Candidates for City Posts
The Republican municipal convention selected twenty five nominees for street commissioner and eight school committee seats. William C Williamson Timothy J Dacey Lucia M Peabody Emily A Fifield Charles C Perkins Willard S Allen William A Dunn and Homer Rogers were named. Two incumbents remain while four women veterans of school boards appear on the ticket. Street commissioner candidates were not chosen and the committee adjourned to Saturday at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Committee
W. H. Learnard, Jr
Thomas W. Bicknell
Tne
Wiliam C. Williamson
Timothy J. Dacey
Lucia M. Peabody
Emily A. Fifield
Charles C. Perkins
Willard S. Allen
East Boston
William A. Dunn
Homer Rogers
Brighton
Messrs. Williamson
Dacey
Miss Peabody
Fifield
Perkins
Mr. Allen
Women
Boston School Association
Nugent Renominated by Republicans in Ninth District
Alderman James H. Nugent was renominated at the ninth district Republican aldermanic convention held at headquarters on Washington and Williams. Delegates elected Captain Isaac P. Gragg as chairman and C. J. Spenselly secretary. Nugent thanked the assembly and pledged to serve with diligence if re-elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Nugent
Headquaters
Washington and
Williams Street
H. F. Spach
Isaac P.gragg
C. J. Spenselly
Henry F. Spach
H. F. Pisckering
Isaac E. Gregg
Nugent
Hi. F. Spach
Small Number Paid Leads in Boston Districts for Tax Bills
A Boston review shows 1297 divided tax bills paid since the last State election, far below the 4529 prior tally, totaling 6826 for the year. East Boston’s first aldermanic district and Ward 19 21 ninth district lead in payments, while Ward 13 records the highest single-ward total at 148.
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Boston
East
Ounewackebs Heanedepee
Orvewaseeteeese
Cavenees
General FULIZIVAL news: Studley declines aldermanic nomination
John H. Studley, Republican nominee for Charlestown alderman, writes a letter declining to stand. Republicans may nominate Everett Torrey, a marble worker and former public institutions director, who has allied with Alderman Donovan against any Republican nominee. Chelsea city convention renominates Mayor Endicott and lists eight aldermen nominees. Salem Democrats complete aldermanic ticket and organization. Brockton Republicans name Col Whipple for mayor, with White expected to bolt and join Democrats and Workingmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Brooks
Salem
Lowell
Thomas J. Sparks
Edward D. McVey
Patrick Mahan
Edward Cleary
Young Men’s Independent Club
John F. Kelly
John Barry
Daniel Follen
Republicans
Brockton
J. J. Whipple
Co. O. Bixby
W. A. Reed
Roland Hammond
Reagan and
Murray
Daniel J. Kenniff
Conant Hall
Roxbury
O’brien
Patrick H. Costello
Boston
Democratic City Committee
Charles L. Randall
Brighton
Randall
House of Representatives
John H. Studley
Charlestown
Everett Torrey
Air
Torrey
Marple
Public Institutions
Donovan
Endicott
Chelsea
City Hall
Ernest W. Roberts
Republican City Committee
Charles A. Campbell
Arthur B. Champlin
William A. Prescott
Eugene F. Endicott
Jabez K. Montgomery
Abram T. Collier
Elmer L. French
Charles G. Roberts
James Walker, Jr
John C. Loud
Ivory R. Allen
Charles G. Stone
John B. Bettis
George A. Collins
Oliver D. Way
Urban R. Williams
George D. Glover
Joseph F. Pitman
John J. Sheehan
Council
Joseph F. Pittman
Prohibition
Raymond
Thomas A. Hendricks
Whipple
Satucket Hall
Jonathan A. White
Judge Semper
Lloyd Chamberlain
Colonel Whipple
Mr. White
Councilmen Explain Endorses River Scheme and Transfers
The Boston city council endorses the Shawsheen River scheme and outlines important transfers. President pro tem Hugh E Brady is elected. November treasury receipts and payments are reported. Personal explanations by Harding and Butler are noted. several transfers and orders are referred or passed for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawsheen River
Jenkins
Common Council
Hugh E. Brady
Treasury Department
Iadiiswadeas
Harding
Alderman Donovan
Butler
Boston
Lyman
Roslindale
Sewer Department
Dorchester
Patrick Hart
Committee On Finance
General Court
Northampton Street
Chester
Park and Square
Boston Belting Company
Stonybrook
Messrs
Bigelow
Lee
Costello
Coe
Fallon
Russian seaman dies after Manila voyage suicide shooting incident
Simon Erk Ingram, a 15 month crew member of the steamer Abby 5S. Hunt, drank himself into delirium tremens at Lombard's wharf East Boston. He fired at two dockworkers from a wharf patrol boat, then shot himself and died before medical help arrived. Unmarried with solid seafaring reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Hunt
Lombard’s Wharf
Boston
Manila
Simon Erk Ingram
Ingram
Battery Wharf
Argus Emerson
Theodore Johnson
Felix Gilmer
Theodore Wilderwest
Key
Elliott
Harris
North Grove Street
Phipps Coffin-Wedding at First Baptist Church in Boston
Horace J. Phipps son of Benjamin Phipps of Parker Wilder Co weds Annie C Coffin daughter of Samuel D Slocum last night at the First Baptist Church Rev W F Bakeman officiates William S Slocum brother of the bride is best man Ushers include Fred W Hill Charles Ryder Fred Walsh Alfred Fitz Phineas Sprague A bridal party quartet performs and Leibenrins wedding march played by Mary L Slocum A reception follows at adjacent houses a passageway connected for guests Caterer Dooling Boston The couple to tour the South visiting Washington They also note the Phoenix Yacht and Boat Club annual ball at Pythian Rink Lowell C Hoyt floor director with assistants
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace J. Phipps
Benjamin Phipps
Parker, Wilder &Co
Annie C. Coffin
Samuel D. Slocum
First Baptist Church
W. F. Bakeman
William S. Slocum
Fred W. Hill
Charles Ryder
Fred Walsh
Alfred Fitz
Phineas Sprague
Mary L. Slocum
Dooling
Boston
Washington
Phoenix Yacht and Boat Club
Pythian Rink
Lowell C. Hoytt
W. H. Wedger
W. R. Dorr
C. F. Blackwell
H. T. Gerrish
V. Price
William Aldrich dies in Wisconsin at 79
Hon William Aldrich ex congressman from Illinois died yesterday in Fon du Lac Wisconsin from apoplexy Born January 1820 in Greenfield New York he moved to Wisconsin in 1851 worked in wood manufacturing held county offices He served in the Wisconsin Legislature in 1859 moved to Chicago in 1860 and became an alderman He served in the Forty fifth Forty sixth and Forty seventh Congresses and chaired the House committee on enrolled bills
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Aldrich
Illinois
Fon du Lac
Wis
Aldrich
Greenfield
N. Y
Wisconsin
Chicago
House
Gambling rooms raided at Sudbury Street address
Sergeants Foster and Butters, with a search warrant, visited No 83 Sudbury street last night and found that furniture had been removed from one room and signs of continued operation in another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Butters
No. 83
Sudbury Street
Jottings About The City In Boston News Notes
William A. Simmons ceases to be a Massachusetts Benefit Association director. Mrs Robert Treat Paine seeks a 25900 probate allowance. Gettysburg monument fund reaches 1000 with 1500 subscribed. Harry W French to deliver concluding illustrated lecture at Boston Theatre. Agnes Clyde to perform in Webster Historical Society free course at Old South Church. U S steam vessel inspectors relocate from Atlantic Ave to government building. Carl Schurz to address Boston Civil Service Reform Association at Music Hall. December Unitarian Club meeting at Hotel Vendome features Archibald Murray Howe on organization value to Unitarianism. Dorman B Eaton to be guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Simmons
Massachusetts Benefit Association
Robert Treat Paine
Gettysburg
First Infantry Veteran Association
Harry W. French
Boston Theatre
Agnes Clyde
Webster Historical Society
Old South Church
United States
Atlantic Avenue
Government Building
Carl Schurz
Boston Civil Service Reform Association
Music Hall
Unitarian Club
Hotel Vendome
Archibald Murray Howe
Dorman B. Eaton
British Ballots Show Liberal Strength in England
London December 3 Corrected returns for the Southeastern Cork division list Alderman Hooper 4620 votes and Mr Warren 661. Chamberlain speaks in Leicester on Liberal defeats blamed on priests publicans parsons Parnellites and protectorists. Libs poised for a majority over Tories and Parnellites. Conservatives seek Salisbury ministry resignation to gain a majority. Theebaw surrender details. Bulgaria appeals to powers. amnesty discussions in Madrid. Two Fidelio survivors rescued in St George's Channel. Roseberry warns Parliament short lived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cork
Hooper
Warren
Chamberlain
Leicester
P’s
Parnell
Ireland
Mr. Chamberlain
Liberal Party
Tottenbaum
Middlesex
Caine
Slader
Theeban
Mandalay
Lord Dufferin
India
Theebaw
Calcutta
Madrid
Senor Zorilla
Wilmington
Walgart
St. George’s Channel
Belfast
Roseberry
Earl of Roseberry
Glasgow
Hadstone
Clerk Thomas Major Arrested For Larceny At Local Store
Store proprietor reports clerk Thomas Major was arrested after allegedly taking $3 from the money drawer yesterday, with the total missing from the till near $100. The incident involves a retail clerk and a suspected theft at a local shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Major
Major
News In Brief From New York And Beyond
A roundup reports open access to a Japanese village in Madison Square Garden New York. The Erie Railway offers a $1000 reward for capture and conviction of the St Louis Limited wreckers. Englishman E J Leveson Lytton aged 30 dies in New York. Denver issues a warrant for Charles H Scott on forged paper charges totaling $15000. Pennsylvania miners strike appears near end. Louis C Richards sues Judge Deming for libel over misinterpreting testimony seeking $10000. Charles Ray an engineer shoots his wife in Madison Avenue New York then kills himself. Captain Thomas C Moore of the schooner Charles Stanley arrested in Baltimore for embezzling $953. Warner Observatory director solicits essays from many countries for a $200 prize on 1583 red sunsets. New York Chamber of Commerce moves to create a Treasury controlled commerce bureau amid harbor and shipping concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
New York
Erie Railway Company
St. Louis Limited
E. J. Leveson Lytton
Lord Lytton
Denver
Col
Yesterterday
Charles H. Scott
Arapaho County
Pennsylvania
Louis C. Richards
New Haven
Judge Deming
Charles Ray
Madison Avenue
Thomas C. Moore
Charles Stanley
Baltimore
Gilbert Manson
Rhode Island
Warner Observatory
Rochester
N. Y
Fiji Islands
Bohemia
Austria
Sandwich Islands
Germany
Cape of Good Hope
England
Scotland
United States
New York Chamber of Commerce
Bureau of Commerce
Secretary of the Treasury
Dishonesty at Washington Street confectionery
Police watched No 427 Washington street where Fred Thomas reported missing goods and money. A clerk was suspected and a package of sugar worth about $5 was given to a man entering the shop. The man, named Charles Major at the station, was arrested for receiving stolen property. His brother was involved later that afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thomas
Washington Street
Souther
Fourth Division
Charles Major
Bankers and Merchants Dinner at Boston Trade Club
The Boston Trade Club held its annual dinner at Young’s Hotel with about sixty members from leading Boston banks and financial firms. Speakers included Col Needham, Savings Bank Commissioner Curry and J W Magruder, with discussions on banking change, savings bank growth, and the New York Clearing House statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Trade Club
Young’s Hotel
Boston
D. H. Darling
Daniel Needham
Cadwallader
Indies
Savings Bank
Curry
Savings Banks
Massachusetts
Provident Institution For Saving
Commonwealth
Lancaster Bank
J. W. Magruder
National Bank Examiner
New York Clearing House
Gas Stock Worth Holding Under Municipal Company Merger
An expert's examination of the Municipal Gay Company of New York traces its 1876 organization with a 500000 capital, upgrades to 3 million by 1880, and a Bayard estate purchase for 350000 tied to Knickerbocker shares. Stockholders received 2.506 million in cash dividends 1879–1884 plus 6.6 million in consolidated stock and 795000 cash assets, totaling 4.028 million cash outlay and 3.601 million in dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Gay Company of
New York
Municipal Company
Bayard
Knickerbocker Company
Consolidated Company
Ward testimony in Holt Warner case details firm funds
New York reports a hearing before referee George E. Spencer in the Holt Warner case. Grant & Ward bookkeeper George E. Spencer testifies that the ledger ledger contract entry covered by government contracts was only three checks drawn by Ward, traced to funds taken from the firm. Ward admits keeping records of money taken from the firm for government contracts and plans to restore amounts after settlements. He used checks from Marine Bank for Booth’s Theatre purchase and for Stamford house fittings and gifts totaling 40675.50. At failure time the firm held 6 million dollars in New York city revenue bonds and often used certified checks to cover them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Holt- Warner
George E. Spencer
Grant & Ward
Ward
Ware
Booth
Marine Bank
Stamford
Fish- Ward
New York City
Grand jury appearance granted to General Shaler
New York reports General Shaler may testify before the grand jury after being allowed by the district attorney to appear in his own defense. M B Wilson testified before the Senate committee in a distressed state. Court actions involving Mayor Edson and Colonel Wood are described as unresolved and denied by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shaler
M. B. Wilson
Senate
Pribery
Lacombe
Edson
E. J. Wood
van Brunt
Supreme Court
Wood
Eason
Loew
Indian Attack Threatens Dunco Area on Southern Pacific
A Tombstone dispatch reports Indiana attacked Dunco on the Southern Pacific railroad killing a man and severing telegraph lines between Wilcox and Fort Grant. Ranchers are advised to return home as Indians move between Price's rancho and Camp Grant. A courier to warn stockmen near tock'on Pasa was chased to Fort Grant, raising fears of widespread murders among nearby families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Tombstone
Indiana
Dunco
Southern Pacific
Wilcox
Fort Grant
Lord
Price
Camp Grant
D. H. Smith
Tock
Pasa
Hit on the head at Union Street store
A few minutes after 5 PM Daniel Farren, an employee of S. M. Howells & Co. at No 44 Union Street, was struck on the head by a heavy iron piece falling through an open hoistway from the fifth story. He was knocked senseless. Dr. Elliott ordered removal to the hospital by city ambulance. Skull fracture status undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Farren
S. M. Howells & Co
Union Street
Farren
Elliott
Eliott
Moody's meetings draw crowds in Hanover New England
Reports from New England note evangelist Moody conducting successful meetings in Hanover while a string of local tragedies and civic events unfold from Portsmouth to Providence. Included are White killed coupling cars in Portsmouth, Bradbury fatally injured at Quincy quarry, ship owner McLarren's death in Eastport, and Portland residents seeking $100000 for harbor dredging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Hanover
James White
Portsmouth
N. H
Souther M. Bradbury
Quincy
John H. McLarren
Eastport
Portland
Congress
Henry F. French
Concord
Brad Perkins
Plymouth
Robert H. Harrison
New Orleans
Lowell
George B. Chase
Providence
Providence Board of Aldermen
Charles Cobine
Connecticut River Railroad
Union
Springfield
Evening Express
New York
Clay
Blackstone Hall
Wetmore
N. W. Aldrich
E. B. Andrews
Brown University
Shortsighted neglect tests Peartina value
In a concise note the article flags shortsighted neglect in evaluating iylo's Peartina. It emphasizes a failure to test value and potential benefits, warning of missed advantages.
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Iylo
Mrs Hendricks Faces Future After Hendricks Death
Indianapolis dispatch details Mrs. Hendricks stating she will remain at home with the scenes connected to her husband. She describes the moment she found him dead and credits divine strength for her endurance as she begins her new struggle.
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Hendricks
Washington
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Late Vice President Hendricks Leaves All to Wife
The will of Vice-President Hendricks was admitted to probate. In his own handwriting he bequeaths all personal and real property and all choses in action to his wife Eliza C. Hendricks with her as executrix if agreeable. The document is dated August 8, 1866, and witnessed by two individuals.
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Marion County
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Salem Court Schedules Next Week and Trials
The Superior Civil Court sets a moveable schedule with jurors to be summoned Wednesday. There are 197 jury cases and 67 in court. The Supreme Judicial Court sits in the new courthouse and may adjourn to the Probate Court room. Murder trial of Henry K. Goodwin of Lawrence slated for December 28 in Salem. The French will cage case occupies today’s time. Mary A. Chase of Lynn seeks $5000 against Lyman H. Chase for support and control of property. Second Advent Church was dedicated with Rev. E A Stockman preaching. Beverly Farm seceders seek injunction to stop Beverly’s separation funding, hearing in January.
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Injured Worker Fractures Leg In Boston Yard
John Sullivan of 78 Marginal Street fell at the Boston and Albany freight yard yesterday, fracturing his leg. Dr. Downes attended and the patient was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. Officers Perkins and Davis of Station 7 arrested Robert Ferguson for concealing property leased from Arthur McArthur of 13 Corn Hill. East Boston Ferry Relief Association elected officers led by John L. Ellis as president and John Alexander as treasurer. The John A. Hawes film drum and bugle corps held its first Lyceum trial entertainment last evening.
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Insurance libel over cargo saved from Clara Fletcher wreck
The North American Insurance Company of Philadelphia filed a libel against the cargo saved from the schooner Clara Fletcher wrecked at Dot Liver's Neck. Trial is set before the United States District Court in Boston on December 18.
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Dotliver’s Neck
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Boston
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