Narrow Escape From Brights Disease Promoted By Hunt's Remedy
Kingston correspondent recounts Jere Smith son of Cornelius B. Smith of the State insurance department at Albury describing his sudden illness and recovery. He details persistent fatigue pains irregular sleep and bloating then credits Hunt's Remedy with saving his life after doctors declared Bright's disease fatal. The piece urges prompt treatment when early warning signs appear.
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Kingston
Jere Smith
Cornelius B. Smith
State Insurance Department
Albury
New York
Keyes
Bright
Hunt
Boston Mayor Campaign Speech Highlights Hart Endorsement
A Boston campaign event features pledges to reform municipal government and attack waste and contracts at City Hall. Speakers praise Thomas N. Hart, denounce the Doherty faction, and urge unity across party lines to overthrow the current administration. The rally includes strong cheers and calls to stand with Hart.
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Doherty
Boston
Cit
Honagh O’brien
Democratic Party
Democratic City Committee
Citizens’ Convention
Hart
City Hall
Follawsbee Star Meter
Stacey
Charlestown
John H. Lee
Democratic Machine
Brighton
Thomas N. Hart
Citizens
Michael Barr
William E. Camfill
Fred G. Pettigrove
City Canvass and Boston Bosses Opinion Letter
A letter to the editor from Dec 6 1888 argues against Mayor O Brien due to long tenure and a controlling political ring. It likens Boston to New York under Tammany and urges breaking local bosses. The second note condemns Ward 11 Republican caucus for rejecting Francis Peabody Jr.'s nomination and urges support from Democrats.
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New York
Boston
O’brien
New York City
Cleveland
Tammany Ring
Aks
Ward 11
Francis Peabody, Jr
Common Council
Peabody
Senators in a Hurry Democrats Amendments and House Tax Debate
Washington dispatch covers Senate reception of state electors certificates from Kansas and other states, discussions on a labor bureau bill, and amendments to tariff schedules. In the House the direct tax bill and refunds debate dominates, with arguments on constitutional authority, equity, and cotton tax comparisons.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of State
Kansas
Maryland
North Carolina
Georgia
Congress
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Secretary of the Treasury
Stewart
Mint
India Council
London
United States
Blair
McPherson
Hoar
Plumb
Allison
Wichita
Kan
State House of Texas
Harris
Mr. Harris
Aldrich
Iowa
Rhode Island
Reagan
Butler
Payne
House
Springer
Illinois
Caswell
Oakes
Alabama
Mr. Oates
Court of Claims
Barnes
South
Enloe
Tennessee
Milliken
Maine
Treasury
Hooker
Mississippi
Clements
Committee On Appropriations
Fine Books at Auction From Gale Library Sale
The James E. Gale library auction continued with notable prices for rare works. Horace in London 1733-37 sold for 52 dollars. Humphreys History of the Art of Printing brought 13. Grammar of Ornament 1750. Linnaeus Voyages bound set 4675. Lodge Portraits 60. Lowe botanical works 250. Macaulay History 36. Meyrick armor 4725. Michaux Nuttall North American Sylva 75. Montaigne Riverside edition 27. Musée Napoleon uncut 73. Nichols anecdotes 9350. Sale praised for large buyer turnout and rare English-literature bindings.
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James E. Gale
C. F. Libbie & Co
Pine
Horace
London
Levant
Morocco
Humphreys
Linneus
Lodge
Tout
Lowe
Macaulay
England
Meyrick
Michaux and Nuttall
Montaigne
Riverside Press
John Nichols
House Receives Perry Belmont Resignation Notice
In Washington on December 6 the House received the resignation of Hon. Perry Belmont and adopted the standard resolution referring the President's message to the proper committee. The direct tax bill discussion was altered in order.
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WashineTon
Perry Belmont
Conference of Churchwomen and Clergy at Trinity Chapel
A large audience attended yesterday's conference of churchwomen and clergy in Trinity Church Chapel, presided by Dr. Phillips Brooks. Topics covered included church and missionary work, training, and parochial, Sunday school, guild, and reformatory efforts with papers by Miss Jones and others, plus discussions on Young Travellers Aid and associated charities.
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Trinity Church
Diocese of
Massachusetts
Phillips Brooks
Whitaker
Philadelphia
Pelham Williams
D.D
Hi. A. Neely
Mary Conover
Owasso
Mich
B. A. Rand
Father Osborne
Father Osborn
China Mission
Father Frisby
Church of the Advent
New York
Osborne
Associated Charities
From Moor Isles and Other Reads Review
A mixed criticism of recent novels and tales including Jessie Fothergill's From Moor Isles, Hawley Smart's The Master of Rathkelly, Marion Harland's A Gallant Strife, and others. The piece praises strong character studies, notes social and moral themes, contrasts humorous and grave tones, and comments on editing and publication details. It highlights memorable friendships, female moral steadfastness, and varied depictions of love, ambition, and society in late 19th century fiction.
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Miss Fothergill
Moor Isles
Plato
Felix Arkwright
America
John Brown
Ossawatomie
Golden Deep
Jessie Fothergill
New York
Henry Holt & Co
Boston
W. B. Clarke & Co
Price
Margaret Kent
Ticknor & Co
Rathkelly
Hawley Smart
D. Appleton & Co
Marion Harland
Dodd, Mead & Co
Damrell & Upham
the Golden Deep
Sierras
A. P. Reeder
Cupples & Hurd
Scote Caps and Boys' Reading from J A K and Others
A review summary of boys' stories and authors including J A K with Scotch Caps, Miss Mathews Uncle Rutherford's Nieces, Alma, Little Miss Weezy's Brother, Captain Bayley's Heir, and Henry's boys' adventures. The piece praises realistic detail and moral lessons while noting overlong plots and the death of Parker. It lists publishers and prices for the various works.
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Miss Mathews
Horace Greeley
Mr. Henry
Henry
Bayley
New Orleans
California
Frank
Mississippi
Mayne Reid
Oliver Optic
Charles Frederick _Holder
New _ York
Dodd, Mead & Co
Boston
de Wolfe, Fiske & Co
Price
Mother Nature
Jane Andrews
Lee & Shepard
J. A.K
New York
Thomas Y. Crowell & Co
Uncle Rutherford
Joanna H. Mathews
Frederick A. Stokes & Bro
Camrell & Upham
Alma
Emma Marshall
White & Allen
Estes & Lauriat
Miss Weezy
Penn Shirley
Lee
Salvation Oil Promises Cure All Pain Trial Phrase
It requires but a trial to convince everyone that Salvation Oil will cure all pain. 26 cts. Keep Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup at home. Thousands take it. Price 25 cents a bottle.
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Salvation Oil
Dr. Bull
A Frozen Dragon and the Child's Book of Nature reviewed
A Juvenile book review lauds Dr. Holder for vivid natural history in A Frozen Dragon and praises Jane Andrews for presenting botany chemistry and ichthyology through Mother Nature tales. The critique notes excellent illustrations by Beard and Nugent and compares the volume to Hooker's Child's Book of Nature while highlighting accessibility for young readers.
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Dr. Holder
St. Nicholas
Beard
Nugent
Holder
Figuer
Jane Andrews
Nature
Miss Andrews
Hooker
The Big Gun's Failure At Annapolis Trial
The trial of a Bessemer cast steel six inch gun at Annapolis failed on the second firing, proving Bessemer steel unsuitable for large guns. The sixteen foot, five ton weapon shattered the breech and platform, causing over $4000 in government damage. observers fled to safety as two dozen pieces flew apart.
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Annapolis
Pittsburg Steel Casting Company
Bessemer Steel
Naval
Army
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Winthrop
J. B. Hart & CO
the Auctioneers
Tremont Streets
Elei
Etc
Tremont St
City Mall
Senators
NEW Books
Kirk
Daily Telegraph
Katie Eyre
Tom Brown
Eric
Birchwood
Johnny
Parker
New York Weekly
Tittle
Sophie May
Clarke Sisters
LT Ikac
Boston Weekly Post
Canada
New England
Address Post Publishing CO
Fastern Railroad Company
The
Eastern Railroad Company
Causeway Street
Francis I, Amory
Boston & Maine Rrailroad
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lawrence
Chauncey P. Judd
Neptune Fire and Marine Insurance Company
State Street
Eugene B. Hinkley
Continental National Bank OF Boston
Summer Street
Charles F. Smith
Faneuil Hale National Bank OF Boston
Faneuil Hall National Bank of Boston
South Market Street
T. G. Hilek
Horatio Harris & Co., Auctioneers and Commission Merchants
Florida
City of
Savannah
Florida Oranges
Valencia Oranges
Michigan
Valencia
George E. Hall
the Collateral Loan Company
Washington St
Albert Howe & CO
Market Street
Warren Avenue
Richards & CO
Boott Cotton Mills
Eliot C. Clarke
Cromwell Line
Worth River
Mi. S. S
Texas
Beagna
Washington Street
Masa
Samuel H. Seaman
North River
N. Y
Halifax
Sydney
Canada Atlantic Steamship Co
North Side
Lewis Wharf
Halifas
A. Dew. Sampson
O. G. Pearson
L. H. Palmer
Old State House
Richardson & Barnard
Atlantic Avenue
Azores
Sarah
L. R. Hale
Ik. A, Adams & CO
Boston & Bangor S.S. Co
Foster’s Wharf
Rockland
Camden
Belfast
Searsport
Bucksort
Winterport
Hampden
Bangor
Bar Barbes
Ellsworth
Bar Harbor
William H. Hill
Boston, Halifax and
Prince Edward Island Steamship Line
Portland Seas
India Wharf
Bow
Portland
Portland. Co
KF. Williams
Gloucester
Beeston & Gloucester Steam Boat Company
North Side Central Wharf
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