Tilden Urges Strong Seaboard Defences Before Revenue Cuts
Greystones Yonkers December 1 1885 letter to John G Carlisle argues that protecting seaports Portland Portsmouth Boston Newport New York Philadelphia Baltimore Charleston Savannah New Orleans Galveston San Francisco is vital before cutting revenue or paying public debt. He warns outdated fortifications fail against modern artillery and urges permanent sea coast defences using steel iron and modern guns to deter foreign aggression and honor Monroe doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tilden
Greystons
Yonkers
N. Y
Carlisle
House of Representatives
Portland
Portsmouth
Boston
Newport
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Charleston
Savannah
New Orleans
Galveston
San Francisco
Noroes
Salvini Shines in Tender Conrad Performance
A review of Salvini in Conrad praises a gentler, more sympathetic portrayal marked by restrained passion and deep human feeling. The critic notes strong supporting acting, especially Biss Allen as Rosaline, with a superb, if occasionally hindered, final death scene marred only by stage management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad of Salvini
Salvini
Boston
Conrad
Biss Allen
Rosaline
Appointment of Henry C. Kent as naval officer at port
The President yesterday appointed Colonel Henry C. Kent to be naval officer of the port, marking a key personnel move in port operations. Kent’s selection signals continuity in maritime leadership and readiness for duty at the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Kent
Kent and George Lead New Hampshire Democrat Race for Governor
Boston presents Colonel Kent and Colonel George as leading Democrats for New Hampshire governor. Kent, 50, Lancaster native, lawyer and banker, ex-editor of the Coos Republican, long public service, Republican then Democrat, former congress candidate, adjutant general, and past G A R commander. George is the other leading candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Daniel Hell
New Hampshire
Kent
Seventeenth War Regiment
Downing sermon aims at Boston barbers and their customers
A Boston barber dialog reveals plans for a December 6 sermon by Rev. W. W. Downs at the Mechanics’ Charitable Building. Invitation asks barbers and families to attend, with baptism at the close, promising moral guidance for barbers and their patrons amid a festive crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Mechanics’ Charitable Building
Huntington Avenue
W. W. Downs
Bowdoin Square Baptist Church
George E. Abbott
Court Street
George EE
Abbott
Usain
Nichols Defence Exoneration Letters Published in Journal
The Syracuse Journal prints the full Withrow Nichols correspondence on the Herrick call, with editorial notes defending Nichols and denying rumors of his removal. Letters reveal Sharp exchanges among Nichols, Withrow, and Herrick, including accusations, requests for copies, and appeals for fair handling. Dr Herrick responds with sorrow, thanking Nichols and urging measured action as the affair proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse Journal
Withrow-Nichols
Withrow
Park Street
Boston
EK. P. Nichols
Syracuse
First Presbyterian Church
Samuel E. Herrick
Herrick
Nichols
Dr. Withrow
Brenham
Texas
Epwardd P. Nichols
Contested Pulpit Letters From New England Clergy
Syracuse letters reveal Rev Withrow and Rev Duryer weighing a confidential 1885 plea about Rev Dr Herrick. Correspondence shows scrutiny of a committee copy and questions regarding a trusted friend who shared private letters. The exchange, dated March 4 to March 7, 1885, highlights concerns over confidentiality and fitness for pastoral leadership.
Weymouth Factory Denies Hiring Chinese Labor
Special Despatch reports workingmen in Weymouth Mass expressing indignation over a local paper claim that Chinese labor agents sought factory work. M C Dizer Co boot and shoe makers deny any treaty or intent to hire Chinamen and say they would shut the plant rather than employ them. Other factories echo the denial and emphasize no Chinese workers are wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
East Weymouth
Mass
M.C. Dizer & Co
Diser
Dizer
Weymouth
Two Years After Near-Death Chicago Citizen Recovers
A prominent Chicago resident told by physicians he must die found hope in Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. He started the remedy as directed, improved quickly, and after months of treatment is now a well man. He credits the Discovery with saving his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Letter Suggests Direct Inquiries For Facts
Syracuse New York March 9 1885 letter from Edward P Nichols to a Dear Sir discusses directing inquiries to original informants and seeking consent before naming a gentleman. The tone is cautious about sharing names and emphasizes obtaining a statement of facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
J.L. Withrow
Edward P. Nichols
Syracuse
N. Y
Syracuseb
Edward P, Nichols
Weather Indications From New England Coastal Gales
Indications show threatening weather and snow in New England with colder winds shifting from southwest to northwest. Barometer rising, dangerous coastal gales expected, and a cold wave likely by Sunday morning, with east portions experiencing falling temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engana
Weather in Boston Dec 4 1835 Observer Office report
Observer's Office Signal Service U S A Boston records the daily weather with barometer readings from 29.486 to 29.759 inches and mean values for thermometer dew point humidity and wind. Cloudy and clear days with fair conditions. maximums around 37.0 F and minimum near 35.5 F. wind mainly west southwest. humidity near 67.7 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Observer's Office
Signal Survice
Marafall
Essy Scar Seaand
Boston Letter Demands Names In Church Pulpit Scandal
A Boston letter dated March 12, 1885 frames a dispute over a confidential church letter shown to a nonmember by the pulpit committee. The writer asks who saw the letter, whether it remained confidential, and which outsiders received copies after the alleged breach. The author notes six weeks of effort to uncover the scandal and demands the name of the outsider involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
First Presbyterian Church
Syracuse
N. Y
Herrick
J. L. Withrow
Blue Hill Avenue
Mass
Withrow
Dr. Withrow
John L. Withrow
D. D
Park Street Church
Edward IV
Nichols
Outrage Case Shocks Pittsfield Family Son of Local Manufacturer Arrested
Neriru Adams Massachusetts December 4 Detective Reynolds arrested Frank Learned of Williamstown son of George F Learned Pittsfield manufacturer. Learned brought to North Adams by Sheriff Quinn bail denied. Kate Houlihan of Troy reports assault, kidnapping, and brutality near Howland's Village. She was cared for then later taken to Hoosick Falls. Houlihan described as precarious with uncertain recovery. Case stirs local uproar due to Learned's aristocratic connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neriru Adams
Mass
Reynolds
Frank Learned
Williamstown
George F. Learned
Pittsfield
Young Learned
North Adams
Quinn
Kate Houlihan
Troy
Learned
Howland
Hoosick Falls
Navy Captain Assigned to Dolphin Out to Sea
In naval news Captain R. W. Mead is assigned to the Dolphin which has been ordered to sea. Per diem navy yard workers to be paid for the day work was suspended in honor of the late Vice-President. Canon Farrar given farewell in New York before sailing to Europe. Mayor Grace testifies before a grand jury on ties with Grant & Ward. Grave robbers seized in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Amateur cyclone damages property in Kansas City. Riverside woman killed by falling boards. Train collision in Sectoria Gaio injures crew as orders delivery fails. New York AG rules Fifth Avenue tracks constitutional. past officials void. Congressmen meet New York Board of Trade on bankruptcy bill with suggestions.
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R. W. Mead
Navy
Dolphin
Harrisburg
Canon Farrar
New York
Cyrus W. Field
Europe
Grace
New
Gaio
Fort Wayne
O’brien
Fifth Avenue
New York City
New York Board of Trade
P. A. Collins
Massachusetts
Hanged at Scituate in effigy over liquor law
Scituate Massachusetts December 4 W S Harrub a constable who enforced liquor laws was hung in effigy last night anger over his actions runs high and there is talk of bringing the perpetrators to justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scituate, Mass
W. S. Harrub
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Quinine and Pepsing
Caswell Massey and Co. in New York prepare a cod liver oil emulsion with quinine and pepsing marketed as highly strengthening and easy to take. It is prescribed by leading physicians and available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caswell, Massey & Co
N. Y
Ali Druggists
Brockton Labor Settlement Ends Prolonged Strike Peace Reached
Special despatch from Brockton Massachusetts reports a groundbreaking conference at Hotel Belmont between manufacturers led by Captain Tharber and Knights of Labor leaders. After tense talks over pricing and employment terms, a satisfactory settlement is reached and a joint arbitration board is proposed. The executive board of Knights of Labor in Lynn responds with a formal letter denying cited violations and outlining future steps including Dec. 14 meeting to form the arbitration body and restore agreed price lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Brockton
Mass
George E. Keith
Tharber
George G. Snow
R. B. Grover
Weeks
Churchill
Workheim
Stillman
Smith
Dunn
Taber
O'Donnell
Turner
Post
George E. Reith
Lynn
Knights of Labor
Maufacturers’ Association
Manufacturers Association
Cone
Manufacturers’ Association
Kimball
D. A
Joint Board of Arbitration
Brockton Strike Ends After Arbitration Accord Reached
After fourteen hours of deliberation the Brockton strike ends at 11 pm with both capital and labor agreeing on a set of arbitration rules. The settlement aims to ease city business disruption and establish a permanent arbitration board to settle wage and price disputes. The rules cover hiring, hours, grievance processes, and dispute resolution and include signatories from manufacturers and labor organizations. A labor letter from E H Reynolds favors a permanent arbitration board as the path to peaceful, lasting settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Board of Arbitration
Manufacturers Association
Joint Board of Arbitration
George E. Keith
Robbins B. Grover
Zimey Yburber
George G. Snow
George Churchill
D. L. Weeks
James H., Stillman
Jabez Taber
Knights of Labor
Ek, Smith
M. J. Dunn
Lasters’ Union
J. M. O’donnell
Enos M. Reynolds
Reynolds
Spinners' Union contrasts in grievance manifesto plan
Robert Howard, secretary of the Spinners' Union in Fall River, calls for a monthly meeting to discuss grievances. Topics include poor gaslights, bad tallow, defective spinning, and the ten hour law’s lax enforcement. The union urges weekly pay at King Phillip, Robeson, and Stafford mills, aiming to curb eye damage, yarn loss, and leather wear. If enforcement fails, deputies may press mills to switch to weekly payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Howard
Spinners’ Union
Fall River
Noiics
King Phillip, Robeson
Stafford
Boston Typographical Union lifts ban on Boston Post
The Boston Typographical Union announces the ban on the Boston Post newspaper has been removed after six years. The secretary urges officers and members of labor organizations nationwide to extend moral and financial aid to the Post as may be possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Typographical Union
THE
COR
Boston
Brothers
Boston Post
W. G. Braas
Logan Declines Senate Presidency Nomination
Washington dispatch reports Republican Senators named General John A. Logan for president pro tempore after a brief debate. Logan declined the nomination, citing lack of personal preference for the chair and desire to stay in his current role, with colleagues accepting his decision as final.
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Washington
Sherman
Senate
United States
Edmunds
General Logan
Logan
John A. Logan
Republican Party
Fires devastating multiple sites hit Dighton Macon Canton and Salem
A series of blazes damaged properties across the South and Northeast. Isaac Pierce’s house and outbuildings at Dighton Massachusetts were burned, likely incendiary. The First Baptist Church at Macon Georgia burned, costing about 35 000 with 10 000 insured. Canton Woolen Mills in Alabama and Eastern Railroad car shops in Salem Massachusetts suffered notable losses. A small blaze in Mrs. George Sanders’ Shawmut avenue dwelling was fought by local brigades.
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Isaac Pierce
Dighton
Mass
Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Macon
Canton Woollen Mills
Canton
Peter Dailey
Eastern Railroad
Salem
Protective Brigade
Bennett
George Sanders
Shawmut Avenue
Everett’s Great Gain in Population
Everett’s enumeration shows a population of 5825, up from 5275, a gain of 2174 people in ten years. This 59 percent increase matches Dracut and Framingham in Middlesex county, and is among the top increases in the Commonwealth, with only nine towns higher in percentage growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Middlesex County
Dracut
Framingham
Commonwealth
Labor dispute settled by arbitration in morocco trade
The labor troubles between morocco dressers and manufacturers are resolved by a board of arbitration. New price list takes effect December 14 and runs to July 1, 1884. Shavers gain 2 or 4.5 percent on certain tasks. Wages in the sheepskin and morocco trade rise from 1 to 5 dollars per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Board of Arbitration
Montreal Seemingly Aged Man Surrenders for Bristol Stabbing
A man from Sault Ste. Marie, born in Bris tol, Eng, has surrendered to authorities in Ontario for a 1534 Bristol stabbing of Ada Jones. He says after the act he hid aboard a Russian vessel bound for Barbadoes, then went to the East Indies. He later reached Montreal and recently worked on Upper Lake steamers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste
Br . Marte
Istol
Eng
Bristol
Ada Jones
Barbadoes
East Indies
Montreal
Angostura Bitters Promises Flavor and Digestive Help
World renowned Angostura Bitters billed as an invigorator and palate enhancer. Claims to cure dyspepsia diarrhea fever and ague though warns of counterfeit products. Encourages purchasing genuine Angostura from grocers or druggists, manufactured by Dr J G B Siegert & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. B. Siegert
Brockton Triumphs Over Somerville In Three Goals
Brockton defeated Somerville 3–0 at home with Churchill scoring the first two goals and Leydon adding the third. Holmes Reynolds and Newcomb starred on defense while Rogers faced a tough Somerville attack. Referee Arthur Irwin. Also notes on polo dreams and Salem’s 5 minute win over Waltham with Cotter scoring all goals.
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Brockton
Somervilles
Churchill
Rush
Holmes
Reynolds
Newcomb
Rogers
Towle
Somerville
Keene
Leydon
Gourley
Arthur Irwin
Brockton Churchill
Cos
Moore
Jackson
Polo
Boston
Winslow
Waltham
Woburns
Cambridge
Woburn
Charles H. Thayer
Pawtucket
Providences
Pawtuckets
Malone
Callahan
J. L. Malone
New York
America
Tim Callahan
Metropolitan Hotel
John Cankleman
Philadelphia
Cuallahan
Peter B. Rogers
Peter Rogers
Arsenic In Soup Stuns Montreal Club Members
A Montreal Metropolitan Club dinner ended with eight gentlemen falling ill after consuming soup. Arsenic was detected in the soup during chemical analysis, and Vice President Atkins is severely affected. Police, including Dugas the club member, investigate with no clear motive. Masses for souls at Notre Dame drew four to five thousand, with a 5236 collection by the St. Jean Baptiste Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Atkins
Baker Edwards
Dugas
Cure Sentenni
Notre Dame Church
St. Jean Baptiste Society
Ex Bishop Mantcy dies. long service in Mobile noted
Obituary outlines the death of Rt Rev Dominick Manucy ex bishop of Mobile who served from 1884 to 1885 born in 1823 in San Augustine and held posts in Brownsville Texas before his tenure. The notice also lists other deaths: Dr Lindsey A Ingalls of Boston in Haverhill aged 60. E H Crosby Hadford banker. Major Henry M Paige Paterson native Cabot. Dr John F Hurley Harvard surgeon. and the wife of Hon Oliver Wyatt of Dover noted for temperance work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick Manucy
Mobile
San, Augustine
Brownaville
Tex
J. O. Sullivan
Lindsey A. Ingalls
Boston
Haverhill
E. H. Crosby
First Nations Bank
Hadford
Harvard Colllege Association
Andrew
Massachusetts
Oliver Wyatt
Dover
N. H
New England
Woman’s Christiana Temperance Movement
Cambridge Cricket Captain Speaks on Cambridge Movement
Mr J KE K Studd ex captain of Cambridge University cricket team tours major American colleges to inform students about the recent religious awakening in Cambridge Oxford Edinburgh and Glasgow He will speak at Harvard College next Sunday at 3 pm under the Society of Christian Brothers and again at 730 pm in Association Hall Boylston and Berkeley streets Boston for students in the vicinity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KE. K. Studd
University of Cambridge
England
Cambridge
Oxford
Edisburg
Glasgow
Harvard College
Society of Christian Brothers
Association Hall
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Boston
Lasters Likely To Return To Work In Concord
Representatives of the Lasters' Union held a long conference with H. L. Porter in Concord New Hampshire on December 4. It is understood an arrangement was made for the lasters to return to work and receive substantial prices demanded when they struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
Lasters’ Union
H. L. Porter
Three Nominees and Hazen Blunder Stir Washington Politics
In Washington the House Speaker race narrows to Hiscock or Reed with Long as a possible compromise. Hazen faces renewed scrutiny over his expunged report as gossip swirls about a court martial and an attempt to shield him. Democratic caucus chair Beck sets a noon confab to nominate a temporary president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Hiscock
Reed
Long
Keifer
Steed
Treasury Department
New York Journal of Commerce
Hedden
Treasury
Department
Itasmuch
Hazen
Gerlington
Beck
British Elections Latest Returns Show Liberal Lead
Latest returns report 23 Liberals, 224 Conservatives and 58 Parnellites elected. In Sligo South T Sexton Nationalist 5151 votes vs Percival Loyalist 541. Carlow Gray Nationalist 4501, Sir T Butler Conservative. West Meath North T D Sawli ven Nationalist 3610, Smith Loyalist 266. Kent North West Dartford Sir W Hart-Dyke Conservative 4423 vs Saunders Liberal 4006. Govan Pearce Conservative defeats Burleigh Liberal. Heaviest county polling tomorrow to decide party positions. Liberals oppose Mr Gladstone roaming office without clear majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexpos
Dee
Sligo
T.sexton
Percival
Carlow
Gray
T. Bbutler
West Meath
T. D. Sawliven
Smith
North
Dartford
Kent
W. Hart-Dyke
Saunders
Govan
Scotland
Pearce
Burleigh
Gladstone
Winter Pacific excursions popular by Raymond and Whitcomb
Winter tours to the Pacific coast organized by Raymond and Whitcomb attract many Eastern travelers. One party already at Monteey with another soon departing and two more planned for January 4 and February 11. A circular with full trip details is available from W Raymond at 296 Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb
Monteey
California
New England
W. Raymond
Washington Street
Oppsite School Street
Hop o My Thumb draws crowds with weeklong receptions
The drawing power of Hop o My Thumb, the smallest of midgets, remains strong as she will stay for another week at the venue. Additional attractions include Damia Diana, May Zenora, the Chengsien queen, Taob with trained alligators, Jamie Quigly the midget overlist, Colonel Goshen the giant, and the Cuban performer with wavy hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damia Diana
May Zenora
Taob
Jamie Quigly
Colonel Goshen
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Samuel J. Tilden
Hon
John G. Carlisle
Centres of Commerce
Jersey City
Brooklyn
Pacific
Monroe
Madison
Jefferson
John Quincey Adams
Napoleon
Mexico
Plas
Randall
John G
LA Morte Cilvile
Mr. Downs
Defence
Dr. Herrick
Iso
Professor Nichols
Werrrick
Leavenworth
Jie
J. T. Duryer
E. B. Webb
Alyheus Hardey
J. &. Withrow
News IN
Brier
Scituate
Mr. H. D. Kendrick
Association
Friends of Labor
E. H. Reynolds
Howard
Typographical Union
Illinois Statesman
Mouse
Dighton—Baptist
Peabody
Somperville
DuUnaning Robot6
Veledesares Sceyaoe
WGC Rin
Tscs
DOUG
Svaniaessu
Sues
taCee
Hongmes
Csccc
Cw Senesse
Eh Oomunc
Escerevercecatnc
McKay Newcomb
Hargraves
Salem Polo Club
Waltham Club
Walthams
Cook
Merrill
Salems
Bott
Cotter
Vallambrosa
Almadas
Bostons
Haverhills
J. Manning
Olympian Club
J. A. Snowden
BE. L. Maddocks
Fred White
BE. Berry
W. Watson
T. Murnan
White
Snowden
Maddocks
Berry
Watson
Lane Brothers
Winvver
Ill
Moses Bensinger
Brunswick- Balke-Callendar Company
Milward Adams
Vignaux
Schaefer
Slosson
Centrals Music Hall
Vignauxk
St. Louis
W. A. Rowe
Association Gymnasium
Denny Kelleher
Quincy
Jack Williams
John Harlin
Hub Athletic Club
R. J. Roberts
Association Gynasium
Worcester
Richard Sutton
Genesta
Custom House
Liverpool
Frank Bosworth
Jack C. McGee
East Boston
Messrs. Burke and
Pettee
New Britain
Lawrence
P. F. Ryan
Bradford Boat Club
J. T. Cunningham
Dorchester
Jack Green
West End
John Harrington
Board of Review
National Trotting Association
Dr. Zukertort
Herr Steinitz
Manhattan
Charles Buck
Robert A. Neilson
John S. Prince
Hampden Park
Springfield
Prince
Neilson
New England Polo League
F. E. Bolan
Boxwood
George H. Hosmer
John McKay
McKay
al Hamm
Jake Gaudaur
Hosmer
Gaudaur
Hamm
P. H. Conley
Hunewell Court
Tom Pettitt
C. A. Saunders
Pettitt
London
R. D. Walker
Arthur Hunnewell
Fiske Warren
Boston Poat
Mantcy
Hiscock, Reed
Californi i
World's Museu
Dr. Bull
Curtis Davis
John Co. Price
Kilby Street
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