Consolidation names key officers for Boston and Maine system
General Manager Furber of the Boston and Maine and Eastern consolidation selects officers for eastern western northern divisions. Daniel W. Sanborn will head the eastern division, William Merritt Jr. the western, John W. Sanborn the northern, Lucius Tuttle as assistant to the GM, and William F. Berry as assistant general freight agent. Payson Tucker will shape Maine Central operations within the new system.
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Furber
Boston and Maine and Eastern Consolidation
Daniel W. Sanborn
Eastern Division
Eastern Railroad
William Merritt, Jr
Western Division
John W. Sanborn
New England
Lucius Tuttle
Consolidated Lines
Wm. F. Berry
Consolidated
James T. Furber
Payson Tucker
Boston
Portland
Tucker
Maine Central
Cleveland Majority Over Blaine in Nation Is Calculated
The Philadelphia Press notes Cleveland's plurality at 65,973, with our tally a few thousand lower. Estimated national votes show Cleveland 4,828,058. Blaine 4,816,252. Butler 238,028. St. John 150,134, after adjusting fusion votes in Michigan Iowa Missouri and West Virginia.
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Cleveland
Blaine
Benj. F. B
St. John
Boston
Perry
Philadelphia Press
Michigan
Iowa
Missouri
West Virginia
Butler
Republicans Elect Presidential Candidate in 1860
The Philadelphia Times notes the 1860 presidential selection by Republicans and describes Democrats as opposing the union. It cites major landmarks 1848 1854 1882 1918, claims the party born 1855 died 1884 resurrected 2168, and reports over 15,000 Philadelphia workers idle, with about a quarter on strike amid weak business and mill closures.
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Washington Monument
Bartholdi
Philadelphia Times
Republican Party
Philadelphia
Cabinet Prospects for Morse and Collins in Cleveland Administration
Washington dispatch reports two Massachusetts congressmen Morse and Collins being pressed for cabinet posts. Morse for navy secretary and Collins for attorney general, with strong support from party leaders and belief Collins' legal acumen boosts Cleveland’s chances. The piece also covers hopes for the Nicaraguan Treaty, Panama canal strategy, and tariff reform debates influencing cabinet selection.
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Boston Post
Washington, D. C
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Morse
Collins
Navy Department
Navy
Barnum
National Committee
New England
Albany
Cleveland
Blaine
Frelinghuysen
Senate
Nicaragua
State Department
Panama
United States
Colombia
France
United States of Colombia
Hoar
George F. Hoar
James G. Blaine
Judge Gray
Exchief Justice of
Mr. Lodge
Boston
Chicago
The Dakota Bill Is Further Discussed In Senate
The Dakota bill is debated with no action taken. Mr Sherman presided for Vice President Edmunds. The senate tabled a New Orleans exposition invitation and read a census bureau continuation resolution three times before passage. Blair’s naval defence inquiry was postponed. West opposed Dakota admission, arguing no rush to admit new states.
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Sherman
Senate
Edmunds
New Orleans Exposition
House
Census Bureau
Hale
Blair
Committee On Naval Affairs
John Ericcson
United States
West
Committee On Commerce
Mexico
Slater
Oregon Central
Dakota
Passage of Military Academy Appro priation Bill
The House laid before the body a NC representative A M Scales resignation effective Dec 30 and moved into committee on the military academy appropriation bill. Amendments to restrict second lieutenant commissions to academy graduates and meritorious NCOs were debated and adopted in modified form. The bill passed, and other business followed including a resolution for a holiday recess and Antwerp exposition funding. The session adjourned after a remarks on international maritime regulations.
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House
A. M. Scales
North Carolina
Keifer
Ohio
Rosecrans
California
Yeas
Morrison
Illinois
Hawaii
Mexico
Spain
Committee On
Phelps
New Jersey
United States
Antwerp
Cox
New York
Committee On Naval Affairs
Secretary of State
Morse letter urges hearing for French spoliation claims
Hon Leopold Morse of Massachusetts writes to Democrats before leaving public life in 1885. He urges Congress to grant a judicial hearing on French spoliations prior to 1801 and expresses hope that the Washington monument proclamation on February 22 will note that spolia lison claims are now to be adjusted by the federal courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cleveland
Hendricks
United States Court of Claims
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Committee On the Judiciary
United States
Levpold Morse
Prices of Farm Products and Seven Treaties Update
The agriculture department reports farm prices across home markets: corn averages 363 cents, wheat 65 cents, oats 20 cents, and potatoes 40 cents per bushel with various state ranges. Also covered are seven forthcoming treaties with Spain Nicaragua Hawaii San Domingo Guatemala and El Salvador plus ongoing ratifications and related senate actions.
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Department of Agriculture
Florida
Nebraska
New England
Department
Tennessee
Arkansas
Texas
Louisiana
Georgia
Carolinas
Virginia
Senate
Mexico
Spain
Nicaragua
Hawaii
San Domingo
Guatemala
San Salvador
United States
Colombia
British West Indies
Rumor of Chandler returning to journalism in Washington
Special correspondence from Concord New Hampshire December 10 argues Secretary Chandler plans a Washington newsroom career if the Cleveland administration ousts him. The piece predicts he will steer lobbying and influence behind the scenes, likely returning to the lobby and aiming for a Senate seat while facing rivals Blair Ray Burns and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Concord
N. H
Chandler
Washington
Cleveland
Joseph A. Gilmore
United States
Blair
Senate
Edward H. Rollins
Rollins
Ray
Burns
Marston Stevens
Briggs
Republican Press Association
Monitor
Independent Statesman
Monitoe
Brother Clarke
Manchester Mirror
Prince Alexis Saigo Dies of Typhoid in Washington
The 11 year old prince son of Gen. Saigo of Japan, a former member of Baron De Struve’s household in Washington, died this morning from typhoid fever. Col Oyama, the Japanese minister of war, was at his bedside. The funeral was held this afternoon in the Episcopal rite with Rev Dr Leonard officiating. Empress and Grand Duke Alexis stood godmother and godfather respectively at his baptism.
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Prince Alexis Saigo
Japan
Baron de Struve
Washington
Gen. Saigo
Col. Oyama
Leonard
St. John’s Church
Episcopal Church
Baron de Sturve
Russia
Alexis
Union Pacific
E. Rosewater
Omaha
Neb
Bee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Ogden
trans-Mississippi
Congress
National Association of Health Boards
Ebbitt House
Erastus Brooks
New York
Sternberg
Roche
Mraymond
St. Louis
Court lets Prof Dwight stay as referee in million-dollar suit
New York December 10 The superior court upheld referee Theodore W Dwight in the action by Peter Marie et al against Commodore Garrison et al for millions. Other items include Col Morton surrender on embezzlement charges, mayoral nominations debated with Hubert Thompson and Henry Lacombe discussed, Victoria Schelling-Hulskamp sues Hanover National Bank for 1100, verdicts in Stewart Huntington and Gill cases, arrest warrant for liquor dealer Wm Allen, and a Union League member charged with vote fraud amid Brooklyn ward expulsions.
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New York
Theodore W. Dwight
Peter Marie
Commodore Garrison
Dwight
Charles B. Morton
Brooklyn
N. Y
United States
County Democracy
Hubert O. Thompson
Henry E. Lacombe
Thompson
Dragen Age
Victoria Schelling-Hulskamp
Morosini
Hanover National Bank
Woodhall Sisters
Gill
Wm. Allen
Lucy Reynolds
James L. Flint
Union League Club
Larchmont Manor
Shields
Abe Yetsinger
Cleveland
Sixth Ward
Fourth Ward
Annual Meeting of Maine Industrial School for Girls
The Maine industrial school for girls held its annual corporators and associate subscribers meeting in Augusta. Eighteen new names joined the associate list. officers elected include President Sidney Perham Secretary Charles E. Nash and Treasurer E Rowell. The board reported 47 scholars, seven above capacity, with new building walls and roof completed awaiting legislature funds.
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Maine Industrial School
Augusta
Maine Industrial School For Girls
Hallowell
Sidney Perham
Charles E. Nash
E. Rowell
Benjamin Kingsbury
Portland
S. G. Sargent
Kingsbury
A. K. Baker
C. Nash
Sherman to reply through war department on Davis letter
Gen. Sherman said Davis had not addressed him directly. Any reply would come via the war department. Sherman cited Davis papers claiming Louisiana and other Confederates were forced into secession by conspirators in Washington and noted Davis shifted views as rebellion progressed and threatened force if separate state action occurred.
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St. Louis
Sherman
Jefferson Davis
Davis
Confederacy
Springfield manslaughter trial over a death after bar fight
Dennis Falvey faces manslaughter charges in the Westfield death of George E. Bixbee last July. Evidence shows drinking at a saloon with Hawley and a confrontation with Mrs Hawley after which a fight occurred. Prosecution says Bixbee was kicked down a sand bank and died days later. defense argues he was hurt while fleeing after tripping on a stump.
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Springfield
Mass
Dennis Falvey
George E. Bixbee
Westfield
Superior Court
Hawley
Bixbee
Gloucester Gang Busted in Break in
Herbert J. McVarish William Perkins John T. O'Brien Henry Budroe O Arthur Curran and D Norris were arrested for breaking and entering. The gang entered at least 19 houses and stores with a hut on Duncan street as headquarters. Two stores Lewis Saunders Simeon Merchant Jr were entered Monday night. Two members traveled to Boston aboard the excursion train with stolen gains. Detectives Ropper and Barrett will present them in court Thursday. Most have prior arrests.
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Gloucester
Herbert J. McVarish
William Perkins
John T. O’brien
Henry Budroe
O. Arthur Curran
D. Norris
Duncan Street
Lewis Saunders
Simeon Merchant, Jr
Boston
Ropper and Barrett
Boucicault Fires Haworth From The Shaughran
In Buffalo on December 10, Joseph Haworth, contracted for The Shaughran, was dismissed by Dion Boucicault and replaced by Mr Robertson. Haworth claims breach of contract and intends to sue for pay due under the season agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Dion Boucicault
Molyneaux
Haworth
Woodbury libel suit favors doctor over paper
Woodbury Conn. December 10 The town voted no license and named Dr Ketchum agent to sell liquors The Woodbury Reporter published a minister’s communication calling Ketchum’s place the worstram hole in town The doctor sued for libel and won damages of 225 dollars
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Waattford
Conn
Woodbury
Mail agent Frank Jenks arrested on Providence train
Worcester dispatch reports Frank Jenks a mail agent was arrested on a Providence train upon arrival and taken to Boston by Inspectors Field and Newcomb. Authorities here know little about the case. Jenks formerly served as mail agent on the Shore line and was connected with the Providence Journal.
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Worcester
Mass
Frank Jenks
Providence
Field
Boston
Newcomb
New York
Jenks
Shore Line
Providence Journal
Rev Thomas R Bacon commended amid withdrawal decision
An ecclesiastical council in New Haven Connecticut on December 10 approved withdrawing Rev Thomas R Bacon from the Dwight Place Congregational Church pastorate. The council commends Bacon for his conduct in the parish and does not condemn his expression of political opinions.
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New Havven, Conn
Thomas R. Bacon
Dwight-place Congregational Church
Townsend Congregational Church Celebrates 150th Anniversary
In Townsend Massachusetts the rededication of the town's Congregational church and its 150th anniversary were observed today. The daylong services featured a dedicatory sermon delivered by Rev. George M. Boynton of Jamaica Plain, marking the historic milestone.
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Mass
House of Worship
Congregational Church
Townsend
George M. Boynton
Jamaica Plain
Grand Trunk Cuts Boston Chicago Rail Fares
The Grand Trunk railway company yesterday lowered passenger rates to 15 dollars for first class and 940 dollars for second class from Chicago to Boston via Montreal. The Michigan Central railway company will match the new rates today.
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Curiaco
Grand Trank Railway Company
Chicago
Boston
Montreal
Michigan Central Railway Company
Mills to Move from Lake Village to Methuen Mass
Laconta New Hampshire reports Brown Wood and Kingman of Boston owners of Excelsior mills Lake Village will relocate their business to Methuen Massachusetts. L F Busier’s jersey cloth machinery will also be moved to Methuen as part of the consolidation.
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Laconta
N. H
Brown, Wood & Kingman
Boston
Excelsior Mills
Lake Village
Methuen
Mass
L. F. Busier
Jersey Cloth
Burdette Lectures on Advice to a Young Man at YMCA
Robert J. Burdette lectured at the YMCA hall on Advice to a Young Man. The Burlington Hawkeye notes his awkward appearance, nasal voice, and blunt guidance on hard work, honesty, self restraint, patience, and pursuing contentment, ending with praise from Boston readers.
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Burlington Hawkeye
Robert J. Burdette
Burlington
Burdette
LE Ees
Cranks
Stephenson
Falton
Edison
Great
West
Boston
Plenary council outlines bishops power changes in Baltimore
The Press reports on Baltimore council reforms: bishops gain life appointees as consultors and a fixed 10 percent of priests become irremovable rectors. Life appointments constrain bishop removals and new bishop selection moves to Rome via rector and consultor lists. US bishops reportedly back two Catholic dailies in New York and Chicago.
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Cleveland
Baltimore
Rome
United States
New York
Chicago
Counters Full of Novelties at Zinns for Holiday Trade
William H. Zinn's stores offer a wide holiday display of novelties and gift ideas. The shop highlights unique Ecard stockings, miniature four page song cards, Shinji ware in the Japanese parlor, elaborate curtains and portieres, and the Marvel soft curtain line. Designs and room-furnishing estimates are available, with brass, plush, bronze furnishings, and low prices across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Zinn
Zinn
Zinn’s
Organization of Prisons and Reformatories Discussed
Prison officials from across the United States met to consider prison administration. President Cassidy of Philadelphia urged limiting officials to under 35, arguing skilled mechanics rarely enter prisons. Mr. Brockway of Elmira reported prisoner behavior: 40 percent well behaved, 10 percent incorrigible, 50 percent needing manipulation, advocating a graded system and indispensable mark system.
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CuicaGo
United States
Cassidy
Philadelphia
Brockway
Elmira
National trotting breeders meet and baseball association actions
The National Association of trotting horse breeders met at the Everett house with a ledger showing stakes totaling 20,940 in 1884 and 10 open stakes with 351 nominations and 10,415 in payments. A motion limited nominations per member while allowing one horse per stable per heat was carried, and a committee was named to seek laws against garbled pedigrees and pool selling enforcement. The American Association of baseball players opened its annual meeting at the Fifth Avenue hotel, dropping Virginia and Indianapolis clubs, and electing H D McKnight president with broader umpire powers. Polo matches featured Paris, Boston, Rumfords, and Walthams in exhibition and league games across several towns, with other notes on billiards, diamonds, and football.
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New York
National Association of Trotting Horse Breeders
Everett House
W. P. Willis
Alden Goldsmith
American Baseball Association
American Association of Baseball Players
Fifth-avenue
Virginia
Indianapolis
H.D. McKnight
C. H. Vander Ohe
W. C. Wyckoff
Columbian
Paris
Boston
Institute
Woburn
Munroe & Newton’s
Rumfords
Walthams
Nathan W. Eaton
Haverhill
Globe
Massachusetts
Salem
Salems
Globes of Haverhill
Strikes and wage cuts sweep across northern mills
Reports from multiple states show wage reductions at several textile plants including Centreville Rhode Island Yastville Connecticut and Voluntown Connecticut with seven to eighteen percent cuts. Everett mills in Lawrence Massachusetts announce eight percent cut only in weaving. other departments remain on full time as operations resume.
Fire at 247 Main Street Charlestown District
An alarm from box 462 at about 5 30 reported a slight fire in a dwelling at 247 Main street Charlestown. The house, owned and occupied by C W Cockerell, contained a blaze in a chamber caused by the explosion of two kerosene lamps.
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Main Street
Charlestown
C.W. Cockerell
Telegraph
Philadelphia
Levant Street
Clark Bros. & Co
8. B. Bailey
Bridgton
George W. Hall
Edes Falls
Smith
G. B. Hall
G. W. Hall
Quincy
Mass
Edward Avery
Shaw Street
East Braintree
Kennebunk
Louis Ricker
Greenfield
N. Austin Smith
Sunderland
Eprine
N. H
Rachel Roberts
North Adams
John Barry
December supper marked by Free Religious association of Boston
Wednesday evening the Free Religious association of Boston hosted a festive December supper in the refectory with about 125 attendees. Col Higginson led the later exercises in Fraternity hall, praising shared religious truth while noting lingering bigotry and debates on taxation of church property and Sabbath laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Religious Association of Boston
Clara M. Bisbee
Messrs
F. M. Holland
Concord
Massachusetts
Col. Higginson
Jobe Storer Cobb
Babcock
Parker Memorial Quartette
Funeral Rites for Councilman Kilduff Held at St Francis de Sales
Funeral services for Councilman William J. Kilduff were conducted at St Francis de Sales church Boston Highlands with a large gathering including P J Maguire John O Kane and multiple council members. The high mass was celebrated by Father McNamara and burial followed at Calvary cemetery with pallbearers John Little E J McElroy J F Kinnerhan Edward Kelley William Coughlim and Joseph Glancey.
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William J. Kilduff
St. Francis de Sales Church
Boston Highlands
P. J. Maguire
John O. Kane
Osborne
Lee
O'Flynn
Donovan
Graham
Q’connor
Farmer
Gorgan
Brady
Lappen
Albree
Father McNamara
Calvary Burial Ground
Messrs
John Little
E. J. McElroy
J. F. Kinnerhan
Edward Kelley
William Coughlim
Joseph Glancey
Mother Man Delabawn Sentenced Delayed Hearing
Hamilton Ontario police court heard the case of the so called "Mother" Man Delabawn this afternoon but postponed the hearing until Saturday awaiting a representative of District Attorney Olney of New York for further action.
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Hamilton
Ont
Mandelbawn
Olney
New York
Treasury books show $200000 deficit in Albany county
An examination of the county treasurer's books in Albany under a Citizens' association directive reveals a deficit of about $200,000. No irregularities found yet, but the floating debt has grown yearly due to a faulty finance system.
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Albany
N. Y
Citizens’ Association
Port Huron
Port Dover
Port Royal
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A. P. Moore
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Utica Street
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Green Street
Lewiston, Me
Democrats Today
Lewiston
National Trotting Horse Breeders IN Convention
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Wade
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Free Religious Association
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