O'Brien Gains Ground And Other Brief Notes
Minnesota reports 250000 Swedes while markets note gains. Gainsville Florida market lists green peas for sale. Alabama expects year end treasury surplus of 250000 dollars. New York Sun favored by protectionists but opposed by revenue reformers. Louisiana orange crop larger and of excellent quality. Charleston South Carolina hosts 2000 German citizens influencing community. Business interests withstand Carlisle's attacks. Connecticut state credit remains high with a million dollars of 34 percent bonds sold at near seven percent premium. Digger Indians near Rancho Chico form brass band playing Mary Kellys Beau and other airs.
Strong Democratic alderman ticket lauded by admirers
The speaker asserts the democratic slate for aldermen is the strongest and best representative party ticket ever fielded, praising its breadth and quality as a coherent slate.
New York Corporations Report Capital Dividends and Taxes
Fourteen corporations doing business in New York report combined capital of 171.5 million dollars, dividends for the past year totaling 8.5 million dollars, and taxes amounting to 73.5 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Birth of Chinese Baby Sparks Border Entry Debate
The San Francisco Alta notes the birth of a Chinese baby in the city and argues there appears to be nothing in the restriction act preventing Chinese entering the country in this manner, highlighting gaps in immigration policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Uncle Holman Blocks Printing Funds in New Congress
A fragment notes that Holman started in the new congress by stopping a $20,000 grant for printing Supreme Court records. It cites McClure of the Philadelphia Times saying the democratic boiler has burst, while the New York World contends otherwise, joking that McClure fell down stairs as the catastrophe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holman
Congress
Supreme Court
McClure
Philadelphia Times
New York World
Boston Politicians Dispose White Elephants for Bargain Prices
Boston citizens and Republicans face several costly, unused ventures and hint at selling them cheaply rather than matching Barnum’s reported price for his acquisition from King Theebau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Barnum
King Theebau
Marketmen back Slade for alderman in strong show
The marketmen gesture support for Slade as alderman candidate while criticizing the democratic committee for dropping the trusted veteran. The comment suggests stickers honoring the old man may be popular on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slade
Democratic Committee
Bowdoin Graduate Sells Leadville Mine for 10000
Luke Fuller a Bowdoin graduate sold his stake in a Leadville mining claim for ten thousand dollars. Soon after he hosted a grand party then became broke and a daily barroom loafer in Chicago, per the Portland Argus report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke Fuller
Bowdoin College
Leadville
Chicago
Portland Argus
New Political Boundary Emerges Over Tariff Debate
The Brooklyn Eagle notes its exchange list shows the old Democrat Republican divide fading. A new boundary forms with tariff reform advocates on one side and protectionists on the other, signaling shifting party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Eagle
Governor-elect Robinson Names Herald Youth as Private Secretary
The governor-elect chooses a Herald young man for private secretary while the bureau of publicity is to be abolished. The selected aide will not choose favored newspapers at court at the expense of others that may not always have brushed his excellency's fur the right way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Herald
Bureau of Publicity
Reading the President's Message Among 324 Business Leaders
Of 324 bankers, merchants, lawyers and traders surveyed by the New York Times, about one third or 105 had read the president's message in full, 30 had read portions, 189 had not read it, and nearly half of them, 88, planned to read it at their leisure. Five read only criticisms, leaving 96 unlikely to read it at all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Quail Elude Hunters Despite Abundant Winter Flocks
Sportsmen lament elusive quail after a season of plenty. Birds rise briefly, scatter fast, and refuse to regroup, making fair shots rare. Also notes on unlucky marriage days and a quirky clapboard supper fundraiser by a Lewiston religious society featuring baked beans and pudding.
Washington Episode Hints At Committee Battles In House
The House adjourned after a brief session as committees are formed. Speaker Carlisle relies on Hewitt and Morrison for guidance with Tucker as a key supporter. Morrison may chair Ways and Means with Randall on Appropriations, while others vie for chairs on Elections Commerce Navy and Judicial panels. Senate actions include petitions from Nebraska and Astoria and new bills on homestead and supreme court disqualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Hewitt
New York
Morrison
Illinois
Cox
Randall
Randolph Tucker
Virginia
Carlisle
Ile
Old Ways and Means Committee
Tucker
Ways and Means
Appropriations
Representative Morrion of
Ilinois
Messrs. Hewitt
Curtin
Pennsylvania
Geddes
Ohio
Herbert
Alabama
Seymour
Connecticut
O. R. Maybury
Michigan
F. H. Hurd
Messrs. Kelley
Laison
Iowa
Haskell
Kansas
Mr. Morrison
Congress
Committee On
Committee On Elections
Messrs. Cobb
Indiana
T. H. Davis
Missouri
Reagan
Texas
Committee On Commerce
Perry Belmont
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Leopold Morse
Massachuetts
Buckner
Banking and Currency
Hatch
Agriculture
Judiciary
Hurd
Carlistee
Senate
Manderson
Nebraska
Missouri River
Myr. Slater
Chamber of Commerce
Astoria
Oregon
Oregon Central Railroad
Ingalls
Call
Supreme Court
Pendleton
Harris
Cockerel
Garlant
Butler
Morgan
George
Woodbury
Robbinston
Cape Elizabeth
Gallatin
Portsmouth
N. H
Edgartown
Mass
Dallas
Mt. Desert
Cape Ann
Dexter
Long Island Sound
Whiteside Point
Block Island
Grant
Long Island
Delaware
China and France near Tonquin war risk report
Hong Kong dispatches note China refuses to withdraw claims on Tonquin and prefers war to ceding the province. Troops march toward the Tonquin border while Paris and London seek to press a peace treaty. Separate reports detail a Brussels fire ravaging the palace’s chambers and major disturbances from Khartoum to Sennaar amid growing regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
France
London
Hong Kong
Tonquin
London Stock Exchange
Paris
England
Chamber of Deputies
Paris Telegraph
Marquis Tseng
Ferry
Brussels
Department of Foreign Affairs
Department of Education
Senate Chamber
Chamber of Deputy
Foreign Office
Humane association backs bans on western wildlife slaughter
In Washington on December 6 the American Humane Association adopted resolutions calling Congress to pass laws to prevent slaughter of buffalo, deer, and antelope on western plains. It urged abattoir owners to slaughter out of sight of other animals and to restrict access for boys under 14. A motion sought a federal rule giving cattle trains priority on railroad rights of way after passenger trains. Delegates later met with the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Humane Association
Congress
United States
Disastrous Colorado Storm Delays Denver Trains
A heavy snow and wind storm hit Denver area, starting noon yesterday. It blew down 360 telegraph poles, blocking about a dozen blocks with tangled wires, delaying all trains and cutting outside communication. Telephone company losses reach $15,000. railway, telegraph, electric light, and messenger services suffer heavy damage. No deaths reported and few serious injuries. The storm remained local.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Telegraph
Electric Light and
Heirs win suits over life policy schemes in Reading
In Reading, Pa the Lebanon Valley saw a wave of cases where children insured aged parents and assigned policies to speculators. Following a supreme court ruling heirs may recover, three suits totaling $12,000 were decided for heirs, with hundreds more policies paid and to be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Lebanon Valley
Supreme ‘Court
Ohio divorcee reform league organized by church convention
A statewide convention called by the state conference of several Protestant churches formed the Ohio divorcee reform league in Columbus on December 6. A large number of ministers attended and Rt. Rev. J. Bedell of Cleveland was elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Divorcee Reform League
J.5. Bedell
Cleveland
Lavoca Merchants Plunkett and Wright Fail With Liabilities
Fort Smith Ark December 6 A Lavoca based firm Plunkett and Wright leading merchants failed yesterday Liabilities total 40000 with no assets Strong signs of fraud They have absconded leaving creditors to seek recourse in court and through bankruptcy actions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith, Ark
Plunkett & Wright
Lavoca
Plunkett and Wright
Ross to sail for England after match with Bubear
Wallace Ross the oarsman received a cable from London stating a match with Bubear has been arranged. Ross will leave for England next week to contest the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsbury
Wallace Ross
London
Bubear
Ross
England
Multiple Disparate National News Items
The report surveys varied incidents: Pennsylvania legislature adjourns sine die. Dallas Texas floods cause about $15000 damage from a rainstorm. Dover New Jersey silk company liabilities total $102000 with $70000 assets. Maryland cotton mill owners report overproduction and unsatisfactory year. The British steamer Cydonia libel case in Baltimore for salvage. Frank Barnard of Barnard Roberts disappears amid unsettled accounts and $4000 misappropriated funds. Mrs Laura Riall of Baltimore kills her two children and attempts suicide. Montreal Superior Court confirms two directors and Campbell as Exchange Bank liquidators. John J Johnson shot in Indiana. killer Hawkins dies by self-inflicted gunshot. A farm dispute over a ditch escalates into violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Dallas
Texas
Dover
N. J
Maryland
Baltimore
Nantucket
Cape Cod
New Bedford
Vineyard
Frank Barnard
Philadelphia Commission
Barnard & Roberts
Laura Riall
Montreal
Campbell
Exchange Bank
Anderson
Ind
John J. Johnson
Coleman Hawkins
Hawkins
Proposed Republican Convention Reform Balance of Delegates
Senator Frye of Maine will urge a new representation plan at the Dec. 12 Republican National Committee meeting. States keep four delegates, districts gain one, plus one for every 10,000 votes for presidential electors and a majority fraction of 10,600 votes. The proposal aims to weight delegates by party strength, reflecting 1880 presidential vote data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John C. New
Indiana
The
Star Tonight
Chicago
Boston
New York
Washington
South
Frye
Republican National Committee
Maine
Three More Gloucester Vessels Lost In November Gale
Gloucester reports three more vessels given up as lost after the November 12 to 13 gale, bringing total confirmed losses to five. Vessels named Sultana Maud F Leighton Ruth Graves all departed from Cape/Provincetown bound for Georges Bank with crews of 12 to 14, crews including McDonald LeSueur Leighton and others, insured up to thousands, owners Gloucester firms. Rutherford B Hayes remains overdue with six weeks at sea and possible loss. anxiety grows with no sighting by Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mass
Sultana
Western Bank
Faligan McDonald
Chepstow
Prince Edwards Island
Ansel McDonald
Harry and
Lawrence Smith
Chester
N. S
James
John McLain
Cape Breton
Charles W. Murray
William Connors
Peter McPhee
John Curtis
Charles Publicover
Charles Brown
Richard Downes
Norman Boutilier
Andrew Leighton
Gloucester Mutual Insurance Company
Maud F. Leighton
Provincetown
Georges
Peter L. Peterson
Peter Johnson
Charles Webber
Andrew Webber
John le Sueur
Phillip I. le Sueur
Janes McLoud
Martin Brown
Peter Larson
Frederick Smith
Christian Larson
Manuel Greer Alias Brown
Western Island
Leighton
Gloucester Mutual Fishing Insurance Company
Ruth Graves
Horace Tucker
Winslow DeCamp
Shelburne
N.S
Stanley Poole
Insurance on Recent Fires Across Several Cities
Insurance totals and adjusted losses from recent fires are reported for multiple properties. Seeston and Providence railroad repair shop buildings sustained a 25000 policy with a 9932 50 adjustment. Johonet heirs Nos 42 to 48 Sudbury Street damaged by Nov 16 fire with 8000 policy adjusted to 1207. Merrill grocers insured for 3500 with 1025 loss. Reardon harness insured for 1000 with 225 adjusted. Congdon harness insured for 300 with 145. Wentworth Nos 61 and 63 Haverhill Street insured for 1000 with 900 adjusted. Heath & Co cabinet makers insured for 8000 with 7252 29 adjusted. Fire reports include Wheaton meat market and others destroyed in Port Jervis Detroit and Lancaster, with losses ranging over ten thousand dollars. Bessemer coke works in Mt Pleas nant sold for 166000. Salem woollen mills burned with 75000 loss. Haswell & Co drugstore gutted for 50000. Worcester area fires including Harrod blacksmith shop and Newell store-house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeston and Providence Railroad
Sudbury Street
Johonet Heirs
E.G. and
F. H. Merrill
Reardon
John Congdon
Haverhill Street
A. Wentworth
G. H. Heath & Co
Telegraph
Port Jervis
N. Y
Marietta
Salem
Ind
Salem Woollen
Montreal
H. Haswell & Co
Worcester
Mass
Wm. Harrod’s
Newell’s
Ieatag
Sill River
Harvard
Butter, Cheese and Egg Association Concludes Session
The national butter cheese and egg association closed its session for the year. A report shows total value of butter cheese eggs and poultry marketed in the United States in 1883 at over 600 million dollars. Milk and cream not manufactured into butter or cheese valued above 100 million. Officers elected include John J. McDonald of Maryland president and A J W Pierce of Milwaukee senior vice president with one vice president for each represented state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
National Butter, Cheese and Egg Association
United States
John J. McDonald
Maryland
A.J. W. Pierce
Milwaukee
Embezzlement Suspect A. C. Ayres Attempts Suicide in Station
Cincinnati December 6. A. C. Ayres, local ticket agent for the Cincinnati Northern railroad, arrested last night for embezzlement, attempted suicide at Cincinnati central station. He cut his wrists with glass, stabbed neck with a pencil, and tried to cut his throat with a comb. His friends say his mind is unbalanced. he remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
A. C. Ayres
Cincinnati Northern Railroad
Central Station
Abduction Examination in Bangor Case
Bangor on December 6 reported the examination of W S Nickerson regarding an alleged abduction. The brief note indicates judicial proceedings are underway as details remain sparse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
W.S. Nickerson
Chamber Pushes Adirondack Forest Preservation Urged
New York December 5 The Chamber of Commerce adopted a memorial urging the legislature to halt the threatened destruction of the Adirondack wilderness and authorized a committee to enlist wider support. A committee was also appointed to preserve the forests while other actions included a favorable view on a Spain trade treaty and an equal division amendment to creditor assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
New York
Adirondack
Spain
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Mott Street
Julia McGrath
Boston
Brooklyn
Warren Clay
George E. Lake
On Lake
George Lake
Tolman & Billings
Defiant Mormon Organ Responds to President's Message
The News, a Mormon organ in Salt Lake City, denounces the president's Utah polygamy remarks. It says plural marriages are ecclesiastical and eternal, not dissolvable by commissions or edicts, and vows no impact on Congress while aiding Democrats in defeating the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Mormon Organ
Congress
Long Branch Life Saving Crew Reports Giant Sea Serpent
Captain W J Green of Long Branch Life Saving Station reports two crew members sighted a sea serpent about 90 to 100 feet long near their fishing boats. They described a black body with a short head two hornlike projections near the nose and two 9 by 2 foot blow holes. The creature surfaced in intervals of about 10 minutes, according to the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Saving Service
Long Branch
Wasrington
W. J. Green
N.jd
Green
National Trotting Association Board Concludes Deliberations
In New York on December 6 the board of appeals of the National Trotting association adjourned after settling several disputes. Polly the bay mare’s record was set at 2 3 2 1 4, Orphan Boy owned by Oliver C. Vierce of Buffalo was relieved from a single Erie race, Green Mountain Boy was adjusted to 2 41 instead of 2 38, and suspension of Semiramis owner J C Alleyn was confirmed. Several disputes were deferred to the Chicago meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Appeals
National Trotting Association
Polly
Orphan Boy
Oliver C. Vierce
Buffalo
Erie
J. C. Alleyn
Chicago
Farmers Congress Adopts Constitution To Advance Agriculture
Louisville dispatch reports the farmers congress adopting a constitution and by laws. The organization aims to advance agricultural interests nationwide. Ex-officio members include one state agricultural college member and all state and U S agriculture bureau heads. Governors appoint delegates by April 1 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Farmers’ Congress
State Agricultural College
Bureaus of Agriculture
United States
Arbitration Board Ends Session on Boot and Shoe Wages
Cincinnati Ohio December 6 The board of arbitration for the boot and shoe trade closes a nearly two month session and adopts the current wage schedule to run until June 20 1884. Six firms refuse to join but their actions do not affect the current status until December 20 when views may change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
Board of Arbitration of the
Boot and Shoe Trade
Anthracite Coal Strike Dates Issued for Schuylkill County
Philadelphia dispatch reports a notice to Schuylkill county coal operatives announcing a stoppage of anthracite mining on December 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25 and 26. Operators are asked to discontinue mining hoisting preparations and coal loading on those days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Schuylkill County
Yale and Harvard class of 87 football showdown called
New England notes report Yale and Harvard classes of 87 challenging each other to a football championship playoff. Judge Young rules Jonathan Chadwick of Farmington New Jersey sane when he made his win. Marlboro Times editor faces two suits for 196000. if lost, he will delay his European trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Harvard
Judge Young
Jonathan Chadwick
Farmington
N. J
Marlboro
Mass
Times
Crossley
Wentucket
R.I
East Providence
Senator Edmands Denied Help For Hooker As Sergeant At Arms
Col. George W. Hooker expresses strong disappointment and disgust that Senator Edmands did not assist him in retaining the position of sergeant at arms of the United States Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Hooker
Senator Edmands
United States Senate
Mexican Veterans Hold Annual Meeting and Parade
The tenth annual reunion of the National Association of Mexican Veterans opened at Abner's Hall in Washington with a regimental turnout, flags, and old battle flags. Col. Homer Sprague presided at Tremont Temple event in December plans, while officers were elected and resolutions urged pension parity with War of 1812 veterans and better treatment by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PLC
Caswell
Tremont Temple
E. P. Seaver
G.8. Hall
Jo M. Ordway
James A. Page
Robert Swan
Washington
National Association of Mexican Veterans
Abner’s Hall
A. M. Kenaday
Scott Legion of Philadelphia
Col
A. H. Reynolds
W. A. Brown
Arkansas
Twelfth Infantry
City of
Mexico
J. W. Denver
Emery
Rosecrans
Albert Pike
Col. Walker
R. T. Merrick
A. B. Pearson
Missouri
Mahlon
Manson
Merrick
Denner
General Rosecrans
J. W. Denner
M. BD. Manson
A. M. Kennedy
V. Niles
Congress
United States
Princely Ames Palace Residence Nearing Completion
A Boston column highlights Hon Oliver Ames’s palatial new residence at West Chester park and Commonwealth avenue. The vast brown stone mansion showcases carved wood, ornate plaster, and rich color schemes across six rooms per floor, with a grand hall, library, music room, dining room, and a fashionable piano studio. Architect Carl Fehmer’s design earns praise for scale, light, and decorative detail throughout the sixfold plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Liver Ames
Oliver Ames
West Chester Park
Commonwealth Avenue
United States
Carl Fehmer
The Marbie Heart revived at the museum stage
The Marbie Heart was revived at the museum last evening with the usual cast and steady success. Bar ron as Raphael, Mason as Diogenes and Yolaz, Miss Clarke as Marco, Miss Thompson in easy grace all praised. Also notes on Mefistofele at New York, Snime closing in Boston, Boylston concerts, Edith Leavitt concert, Hazel Kirke at Park, and The Duke's Motto drawing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barron
Raphael
Mr. Mason
Diogenes
Yolaz
Miss Clarke
Marco
Miss Thompson
Mefistofele
Workingmen of Lynn Place an Alidier Ticket in Field
A local Lynn news item notes Workingmen arranging an Alidier ticket in the field. The report highlights community organizing activity and mentions involved groups and leaders. Further details on candidates or positions are not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
French Trade Delegates Visit Lowell Mills and Boston Banquet
French delegates representing Paris trades unions toured Lowell Thursday visiting Merrimac and carpet mills and Lowell machine shops then dined at the American House with Lowell officials. In Boston they lunched with a legislative committee and a city banquet followed with Mayor Palmer and George C. Crocker among the guests. About 125 attendees heard speeches by Meyer Palmer Carmelinat and others as Al Riban led the delegates in the Marseillaise. Today the English high school and Latin school visit, then tours of the city hospital fire department Fort Hill Square and Deer Island institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Parker House
Trades Unions
Paris
Boston
Merrimac Mills
Carpet Mills
American House
Young’s Hotel
George C. Crocker
Senate
Central Trades and Labor Union
Harrington
F. K. Foster
Palmer
F. W. Pray
J. J. Trull
Godfrey Morse
Fort Hil Square
Deer Island
Annual Meeting and Dinner of New England Furniture Exchange
The New England Furniture Exchange held its mth annual session on Thursday with a 1 pm business meeting at Hanover street rooms. Officers elected include President Levi Gould, first VP Charles Gilmore, second VP Christopher Blake, Secretary George Keeler, Treasurer F A Brown, and a nine member executive committee. The Quincy house banquet seated 180, featuring floral sofa and chair centerpieces by J W Johnson, with Dee Bros florists, and a lavish menu followed by late postprandial exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Furniture Exchange
Mth
Hanover Street
Levi
Gould
Charles H. Gilmore
Christopher Blake
George R. Keeler
F. A. Brown
John Weymess, Jr
Adna B. Shaw
J. B. Hart
F. M. Holmes
S. J. Harrison
James J. Monroe
Quincy House
J. W. Johnson
Dee Bros
Navy yard briefs on ships and personnel movements
Lieut. Commander E Longnecker and Asst. Engineer George E Burd reported for duty on board the Shenandoah. The old town was towed to New York after sale to New York parties. Private C H Everett was found guilty of being absent without leave from the Swatara and sentenced to thirty days contiuement. The Tallapoosa under Lt J F Merry is due at the navy yard today from Portsmouth to load freight for delivery to coast navy yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Longnecker
George E. Burd
Shenandoah
Old Town
New York
C. H.everett
U.S. M.C
United States
Swatara
Tallapoosa
J. F. Merry
Navy Yard
Portsmouth
Boston Campaign in 1883 City Elections Faces Shifts
The Citizens plan to strengthen their aldermanic ticket by adding three current aldermen names while Press doubt persists on the strategy. John Miller accepts the Citizens nomination for alderman after being urged to decline. O'Brien and Martin emerge as competing mayoral prospects with party tensions and ward tickets shaping the Boston political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Paine
Alderman Slade
Alderman Hall
Pen Board
Whitten
Junketer
Citizens
O'brien
Slade
Messrs
McGoragle
Haldeman
Porter
Joseph Caldwell
Charlestown
Nemaha Granger
Boston Post
Marlboro Times
Augustus P. Martin
Boston
Thomas Garfield
Edward Everett Hale
Lowell Citizen
Martin
Brien
Utica Observer
Worcester Times
Citizens’ Convention
Tremont Temple
C. KE. Stratton
J. W. Hayden
A. H. Farnum
Smrs
C. A. Welch
Workingmen’s Political Club
Ward 6
Hugh O’brien
Thomas JF. Mahoney
William J. Welch
Andrew J. Porter
Francis Thompson
John Higgins
John J. M. Sheehy
Cyrus S. Haldeman
Andrew J. Hall
Wm. P
Body Found After Suspected Self Destruction In Back Bay
The unknown man, about 45, five feet six inches, weighed two hundred pounds with brown hair and a heavy chin whisker, was found dead in the Back Bay park after apparently taking his own life. In Boston, Mary Kelley 45 of South Boston is under arrest for shoplifting at R. H. White & Co. Watch theft leads to Eliza Mortimer 50 being rearrested as an old offender. Thomas Haverty is jailed for assault on his wife with a frying pan at No 10 Colony Street. Other incidents include looting, thefts, and injuries across several streets including Hampden, Circuit, Dorchester, and Bowdoin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kelley
Boston
R. H. White & Co
Benjamin Towns
Leverett Street
Back Bay
Eliza Mortimer
Anne Givene
Nassau Street
Mortimer
Thomas H. Collins
Newman Street
Hampden Street
John J. Sneider
William Cuniff
Andrew Gately
Franklin P. Daley
Circuit Street
George Husbands
Benjamin N. Frost
Dorchester Street
Thomas Haverty
Mary
No. 10
Colony Street
Moses J. Glidden
Peter B. Bradley
Bradley Fertilizer Company
Richardson
Glidden
Swett Street
Susan Palsifer
Warwick Street
Fremont Street
Houghton & Dutton
City Hospital
John Kelly
Moses Emerson
Bowdoin Street
John McDermott
McCausland and Weldon
McDermott
Lynn
Philip Gilson
Swan Street
Boston and Albany
Massachusetts General Hospital
Suburban Matters Lynn and Melrose News Briefs
Local caucuses in Lynn nominate candidates for the common council and minor offices amid a heated municipal campaign. Grand Army post 5 elected officers including Commander George D. Stiles and delegates H. O. Moore and J. Parker. In Melrose Roundabout club staged Boucicault’s Old Heads and Young Hearts with a large crowd. Suburban notes report a 1-year-old drowning on Teal pond and injuries at Canton mill with an arm amputation. bequests include 5000 dollars each to Arlington town and Arlington First Universalist Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
George
Sanderson
Grand Army
George D. Stiles
CG. M. Sprague
J. V.C
H. B. Preble
O. D
William Ham
C. G
George D. Hart
O. M
A. S. Wright
C. E. Willey
J.L. Emerson
H. O. Moore
E. B. Billings
John L. Parker
C. H. Baker
Charles Lloyd
Wm. L. Baird
C. W. Sears
Frank Swain
H. G. Segar
A. A. Davis
R. E
Stripe
W. L. Williams
Countess of
Smort
James Golden
Atlantic
Teal Pond
Eli Robbins
Arlington
Mass
Brooklyn
N. Y
First Universalist Society of
Patrick Dockery
Robert Draper
Canton
William H Zinn Store Opens With Japanese Dept and Specialties
The Washington Street complex of William H Zinn announces its opening with a Japanese department featuring new goods in draperies plaques silks and brass pieces. The book and stationery departments offer latest publications and housekeeping articles while a balcony area tempts children with games dolls and books. Attendants promise pleasant help and lower prices without compromising quality as holiday stock shows strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Zinn
Washington
West Street
Temple Place
Zinn
Reader Corrects Poem Attribution at French Festival
A Boston Post letter to the editor asserts Alba Raymond wrote the poem he read at the November 29 French festival in the foreign exhibition building, noting he is an officer of the French academy and a noted poet, urging pride in the French colony’s membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
N. Cyr
Alba Raymond
French Academy
Scandinavian Day Highlights At Foreign Fair
Thursday featured Scandinavia with record attendance and a Sweden lecture by Alban Andrew, Esq. Madame Christine Nilsson sent regrets for missing the exercises. The Nora male chorus and Vega glee club performed Swedish airs as the Ey State concert company and Boston orchestral club were slated to perform at 5 PM tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Alban Andrew
Christine Nilsson
Nora
Vega Glee Club
Ey State Concert Company
Bostor Orchestral Club
Henry Nelson Named Carlisle Secretary and Journalist
Henry L. Nelson, appointed by Speaker Carlisle as his secretary, is a New England lawyer and journalist. He has served as Washington correspondent for the Boston Post and was on the editorial staff of the Philadelphia Times, noted as a man of ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranney
Boston
Pacific Bank
Dingley
Maine
Treasury Department
Commercial Marine
John B. Stone
United States Army
Lynn
Mass
Fort Snelling
Department of
McMilan
Tennesee
Carlisle
Henry J. Nelson
Boston Post
New York Graphic
Henry L. Nelson
New England
Washington
Philadelphia Times
Bridget Seeks Advice at G W Simmons Co on Busy Cold Day
Bridget calls G W Simmons & Co for guidance as cold weather drives brisk business to the popular house. The ready to wear and custom departments are busy daily and customers are urged to use Herdic transport to reach 82 to 34 North Street for pickups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
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Sulk, Near Washington
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Rancho Chico
Mary Kelly
Lewiston Journal
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Barnstable
Woods’ Hall
Falees
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Cottage City
Pasqueinese
Naushon
Nonamesset
Uncatena
Wepeckers
Cuttyhunk
Joint Committee On Shipping
Department of the Treasury
Bureau of Navigation
Commissioner of Navigation
Boston Navy Ward
Naval Commission
Boston Yard
Chelsea Hospital
R&r. T. Merrick
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Messrs. Kellogg and
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Walsh
Price
Mr. Walsh
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Laconia
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Foreign News
Egypt
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Sennaar
Hicks Pasha
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Cairo
Clyde
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Press Association
O’ Donnell
Cape of Good Hope
Carey
Liverpool
Tribunal of Commerce of Paris
Sarah Bernhardt
Husband
Mayer
Gaity Theatre
Bernhardt
Constantinople
the Humane Association
Divorce Reform League
Brik
Ravenden Springs
Ark
Kansas City
Springfield
Memphis
Tolman Wheeler
Episcopal Church
Oxford
Grand Opera House
Lancaster
John Reber
Kyrie-Daly
John McKay
California
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Nellie Peyton
Bessie Ae
Kyrie- Daly
Champion
Senator Frye
Deaneucke
Ars
Togiaors Oindes
New Hampshire
Cnatagansessee
Cnatagansessee Okt
Bbees Saaakanre Ence
Greotbib
Essenees Sib
Chaceaken Ak
Kentucky
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LAMM
Dhssibsi
Neanead
Col. Hutchings
D. F. Davis
Brett
Nickerson
Manchester
Chandler’s Block
Contoocoook
Morrill
Coows and Rens
Thre Bangor
Gotham Gleanings
Southern and Atlantic Telegraph Company
Norvin Green
C. M. Fry
A. B. Graves
Thomas Bb, Eckert
John van Horne
Augustus de R. H. Rochester
D. H. Bates
Henry Entz
St. Nicholas Society
Delmonico’s
Netherlands
Commodore Upshur
George H. Sharpe
Wm. Hamilton Fish
Bridget E. Cronin
Florence McCarthy
St. Cecelia Catholic Church
McCarthy
Senator Anthony
Plantyn
Antwerp Nuy
Mormon
the Farmers’ Congress
Bermudas
William F. Weld, Jr
Royal Whiteman
Patrick Grant, Jr
Richard D. Sears
William M. Evarts
Alexander Stephens
Sherman
Prescott
National Association
Taylor
Scott
George D. Emery
Chelsea
Charles Whitney
Londonderry,steel Company
Canada
Colchester County
N. 5
Merchants Bank
E. L. Rawlettee& Co
Cordage
Shot
New Orleans
Borie & Mackie
Umbrella Sticks
Charles L. Snyder
Bradstreet’s
Bank of
Pike County
Pittsfield
Ill
Dover Silk Manufacturing Company
Paterson
Singleton
John Paret & Co
Fay
New Jersey Cloth Converting Company
Lodi
Ariington Bros
Boots and Shoes
T. Henry Mayo
Charles H. Tilton
Ashland
Philip E. Newman & Co
Grand Rapids
Mich
South Bend
Mr. Knowlton
Crandall & Knowlton
West
S. H. Sawtell
Stabler, Lynn
William Plaisted & Son
Lincoln
Rosenberg & Stein
John H. Morrell
Edmnana Steogee
Corn Merchants
Newcastre-upon-Tyne
Eng
J. R. Sanborn & Co
Thomas Campbell
Foundry and Machine Shop
Covington, Ga
Elihu B. Hayes
Marshal Hoitt
Citizen’s Party
Levi R. Favin
W. C. Lamphin
William B. Moulton
Joseph Murphy
B.K. Prentiss
J. W. Goodrind
David Knox
Amos Beckford
William O. Holder
J. J. McNamarra
North Bennet Street
Truckee Republican
Joe
Boston Campaign
Citizens” Ticket
Caldwell
C. A. Welsh
Essex County
George J. L. Coiby
Newburyport
Zachariah Graves
Daniel B. Lord
Claude B. Tenney
Georgetown
Aaron Sawyer
Amesbury
Thomas Revelle
Salisbury
Thomas Kevelle
Essex
James F. Marley
Boston Highlands Society
the New Jerusalem
W. H. Cudworth
Christian Union Hall
L. B. Bates
East Boston Methodist Church
R. P. Bush
Universalist Church
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S. H. Winkley
Charlies W. Wentde
Newport
BR. I
W H. Baldwin
William Everett
Adams Academy
Quincey
Boston Latin School Association
Ladies’ Baptist Gothel Society
Francis E. Willard
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Lasell Seminary
Auburndale
Water Board
Lake Cochituate
Mystic Department
Regent and
St. James Streets
Roxbury
Boston Weekly Post
Dedham
Superior Criminal Court
Barker
Dennis O’brien
Wellesley
James Dailey
Stoughton
Elizabeth Dumphey
Randolph
William J. Hughes
Hyde Park
Dennis Duggan
John Smith
Brookline
Elizabeth Scott
James Duggan
Foxboro
A Walsh
G. de Lertrade
Springfield Republican
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Hidalgo
Hattan Chau
Hayward
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