Boston Election Sparks Backroom Accusations In 19th Century Press
The paper mocks Halstead and jokes about Cleve land’s inauguration attire while noting Boston political scraps. It cites O Brien winning the mayoral race by a large majority over Martin and questions O Brien’s true birthplace as St John. The New York detectives abandon the House murder case as death by own action is declared. The aperture is too smeval for a successful crawl.
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New York
Custom House
Hugh O’brien
Boston
Martin
O’ Brien
St. John
N. B
Gov. Cleveland
George H. Pendleton
Gormab
Cleveland
New York State
Grover Cleveland
John R. Fellows
The
United States
Lamar
Mississippi
Empire State
Cox
Franklin B. Gowen
Opinion: unfair sentence for sailors convicted of murder and cannibalism
The author argues that it is unjust to execute sailors found guilty of murder and cannibalism, noting the potential mercy of the law in such cases. It urges pity for the perpetrators and criticizes English justice and foresight, stating punishment already exists in the crime and circumstances.
New York Vote Figures Correctness Questioned
Charles F. Davis asks which NY input is correct for the 1876 electoral tally. He cites Nov 22 final count showing 62 005 votes for the leading Republican elector, and Nov 29 Vote by States listing 562 005, claiming the NY figure is accurate at 62,005 while Colorado and Nevada counts are disputed.
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New York State
Colorado
Nevada
Senu
Charles F. Davis
Bradford
N. Hi
New York
Blaine
Cleveland
Butler
St. John
Benjamin the Bad
St. John the Good
Defeat of Mayor Martin blamed on multiple causes say Newport paper
The Newport News argues that Martin's loss stemmed from voter dissatisfaction and indifference, not solely mugwump or Blaine votes. It cites ward patterns, prior support shifts, and broader civic sentiment while noting concurrent Maine history on early cotton mills and Rhode Island’s Slater timeline.
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Boston
Wuups
Newport
R. I
Martin
Blaine
O’brien
Boston Journal
Important Measures Discussed at Both Ends of the Capitals
Washington dispatch notes actions on a bankruptcy bill with Mr Collins slated to move to suspend rules on January fifth. He seeks a two thirds vote with help from Mr Morrison and others, who are pressing the French spoliation claims bill alongside bankruptcy measures.
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New York
Comptroller's
Washington
Collins
Morrison
Proposal to Prevent Collisions at Sea and Dakota State Status
The Senate received a presidential message urging immediate legislation to prevent sea collisions. Debate covered open session for a Spanish treaty, railroad land forfeiture and settler rights, and a bond transport bill. Also considered Dakota statehood, a Washington Monument ceremony Feb 21, and a $7500 funding add on. Executive session followed by adjournment to Monday.
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Oregon Central Land Grant
Dakota
Washington
Senate
Secretary of State
Committee On Commerce
van Wyck
Nebraska
Wilson
Iowa
Oregon Central Railroad
Portland
Ore
Plumb
United States
Mr. Morgan
Sherman
Secretary of the Treasury
Blair
Lapham
Slater
Union
Harrison
Butler
Washington Monument
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Pension and Public Buildings Measures Move Through Congress
Washington December reports outline a $60 million pension and medical program and a $200,000 army medical museum project for Washington. Debates on interstate commerce open with substitutes, while a joint New York canals commission seeks study of canal capacity and federal title terms. Adjournment set for tomorrow.
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Washington
Hancock
Texas
Committee On Appropriations
Interstate Committee
Glascock
California
House
Reagan
Dunn
Arkansas
House Committee On Public Buildings and
Army Medical Museum
Peoria
Til
Hiscock
New York
United States
Mr. Willis
Kentucky
Secretary of War
Hell Gate
N. Y
Congress urged to align US statutes with international maritime regulations
Washington reports the president sent to the senate a secretary of state note urging immediate legislation to conform US statutes with international collisions at sea rules now adopted by leading powers. The note cites British adoption and warns of risks to life and property from conflicts between US and international regulations. It lists confirmed nominations and notes testimony on comptroller office irregularities, including jury commissioners’ compensation.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of State
United States
Congress
F. E F. Farmer
Massachusetts
Three Rivers
Can
Luther Harrison
Pennsylvania
General Land Office
R. T. Crowell
Minnesota
The
Treasury
E. A. Clifford
Illinois
J. H. Cozzens
Newport
R. I
Thomas Adams
Panama
Selleck Y. St. John
New Canaan
Conn
Joseph 8. Dunning
South Norwalk
Frank E. Nichols
Warren
Mass
Charles EB. Brown
Webster
Comptroller’s Office
J.d. Barker
Department of Justice
Comptroller of the Treasury
United States Docket Updates and Alabama Claims Briefs
Witness testimony in a United States commission investigation centers on Henry L. Hallett's per diem charges while prisoner cases linger daily. Alabama claims docket dismissals include multiple executors and administrators. Norfolk bids farewell to a British cargo case over Pedro Keys guano claims. Life Saving Service tightens crew discharge rules. Senate considers removing secrecy from the Nicaraguan treaty text. Holiday recess sentiment grows among congressmen.
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Henry L. Hallett
United States
District of Massachusetts
Representative Milliken
Barker
Judiciary Division
Comptroller’s Office
Mary Nagle
The
John McCable
Robert B. Murdock
S. United States
William B. Turley
Moses F. Chadbourne
Edward Sullivan
Pedro Keys
Great Britain
Senate
Conger
Committee On Foreign Relations
James Oliver
New York Assembly
P. A. Collins
Oliver
Sullivan Club
New York
Mary Caldwell
National Roman Catholic University
Breckenridge
Kentucky
Fredericksburg
Secretary of State
Secretary of the Treasury
Court of Commissioners of Alabama Claims
Maverick National Bank of Boston
Marine National Bank of Bath
Morrison
Procrastination of Congress: Silas Savage Dies in Hartford Almshouse
In Hartford on December 11, Silas Savage, an 89 year oldCT spoliation claimant, died in poverty at the Hartford almshouse after decades hoping for government relief. His family, vessels Daphne Triton Juno Poly were seized in West Indies trade, and his claim was worth up to millions with interest. Despite pleas to Presidents from Van Buren to Arthur, he never received compensation. He left documents in a safe, seeking redress until his death.
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Harttrord
Conn
Congress
Hartford
Silas Savage
Senate
Court of Claims
Savage
Connecticut
Middletown
Europe
Napoleon
United States
Hartford Almshouse
Almshouse
Washington
Courant
van Buren
Arthur
Bayard
Delaware
Thomas Jefferson
Albemarle County
Senator Bayard
Gorman
Developments in Chicago election frauds unfold
Arthur Gleason chief deputy accuses Henry Biehl of removing the ballot envelope containing second precinct eighteenth ward ballots, enabling forged substitutes. The vault location and two involved men raise questions as Biehl counters Gleason, naming Joseph Mackin as organizer of bogus tickets. Both sides trade accusations and denials amid grand jury scrutiny.
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Chicago
Arthur Gleason
Ryan
Henry Biehl
Eighteenth
Federal Grand Jury
Gleason
Biehl
Bish
Joseph ©. Mackin
Cook County
Democratic Central Committee
Troops Called Out Over County Seat Trouble
On December 11 Governor Pierce ordered guards to Redfield to quell unrest over the county seat dispute. A special train carried the governor’s guards and Fargo units to Spink County while Ashton and Redfield reported hostile activity temporarily paused. Despatches warned of a possible attempt to burn the Redfield court before morning.
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Fargo
Dak
Col
Tyner
Vierce
Redfield
Bismarck
Spink County
Chicago
Pierce
Ashton
Red- Held
President elect Cleveland and allies receive telegrams of congratulations
President elect Cleveland and Vice President elect Hendricks receive telegrams of congratulation from Garland Barnum Hewitt Barbour and McClellan among others plus messages from Cleveland Hendricks and the club of the Produce and Maritime Exchanges of New York.
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Cleveland
Hendricks
Garland
W. H. Barnum
A. S. Hewitt
John S. Barbour
Gen. McClellan
Club of the Produce and Maritime Exchanges of
New York
Pastoral Letter Urges Catholic Education and Unity
The Catholic Mirror outlines a plenary council letter to clergy and laity urging revisiting predecssors’ laws to protect spirit amid changing times. It condemns infidelity, calls for strong religious education, support for seminaries, careful use of church funds, and steadfast loyalty to the pope and church authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Catholic Mirror
Church of Christ
Prussia
Great Republic
Archbishop Gibbons
Apostolic Delegate
Portsmou th officer commits suicide over literary project
Commander S Dana Greene equipment officer at the Portsmouth Navy Yard died by self inflicted gunshot in the Franklin shiphouse. The death followed mental anxiety over a literary work about the Monitor and Merriman fight. He left a widow and three children.
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Portismouth
N. H
S. Dana Greene
Franklin
Nealley
Kittery
Monitor
Merriman
New York
Pacific
Worcester county union chooses officers at Uxbridge meeting
Worcester county central union in Uxbridge elects Geo W Hobbs president Rev Samuel May vice presidents A Hutchinson and others name A W Putnam secretary treasurer In Worcester superior court defendant wins Deborah v James vs city of Worcester damages from 1876 reservoir dam case noted Also Worcester county convention of Young Men's Christian associations at Worcester selects officers C D Munroe president George S Dodge vice president W A Wheeler secretary treasurer
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Worcester
Mass
Worcester County Central Union
Uxbridge
Geo. W. Hobbs
Samuel May
Leicester
A. Hutchinson
Sutton
A. W. Putnam
Deborah
City
Worcester County
Young Men’s Christian Associations
C. D. Munroe
Southbridge
George S. Dodge
Rutland
W. A. Wheeler
Creosote incident leads to bond for young North Stonington woman
Florence Miner, 18, from North Stonington, is held in $1000 bond for throwing creosote into Susan Twomey’s eyes in Prestin. Miner offered no defense, smiling at the testimony. Also note: Shetucket mills plan a Dec. 20 shutdown for repairs and a Jan. 5 restart with a 10 percent cut in salaries and wages.
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Norwich
Conn
Florence Miner
North Stonington
Susan Twomey
Prestin
Miss Twomey
Shetucket
Methodists review Asbury work at centenary conference
At the Baltimore Methodist centenary conference Rev Jesse Baring reviewed Asburys labors for Methodism and Rev Alfred Wheeler spoke on John Wesleys relation to American Methodism. A general discussion on itinerancy followed with Bishop Andrews recommending two temperance mass meetings for Saturday under conference auspices. Adjourned.
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Baltimore
Jesse Baring
Asbury
Alfred Wheeler
John Wesley
Andrews
State Grange elects officers at Jounsbury Vermont
The second day of the Vermont state grange meeting opened with Master A. B. Franklin's annual address, with recommendations sent to committees. Officers elected include Master A. B. Franklin Townshend, Overseer A. Messer Rochester, Lecturer C. T. Joselyn Bridgewater, Chaplain E. E. Andrews Berlin, Treasurer C. J. Belt Hastisdwick, Secretary Geo. Crane Brookfield.
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Jounsbury
State Grange
A. B. Franklin
Townshend
A. Messer
Rochester
C. T. Joselyn
Bridgewater
E. E. Andrews
Berlin
C. J. Belt
Hast Lisdwick
Geo. Crane
Brookfield
Inmate Patrick Cain Drowns at Augusta Hospital Wharf
Patrick Cain, inmate at the insane hospital, committed death by own action this forenoon by drowning. He jumped from the hospital wharf into the river while under the watch of two attendants. the body was recovered in about fifteen minutes. Cain had murdered an overseer at Vinal Haven quarry in 1883 and was placed in the hospital for observation of insanity by court order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Patrick Cain
Insane Hospital
Cain
Vinal Haven
Puritan Boiler Test Cleared at Roach's Shipyard
The official trial of the Puritan monitors boilers and machinery at Roach's shipyard in Chester Pennsylvania concluded with a 24 hour deck test. A board of United States engineers witnessed the run and found results highly satisfactory, confirming the vessel designer's claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Roach
United States Engineers
The Spanish Treaty and Its Trade Impacts
Secretary Frelinghuysen outlined the Spanish treaty for open markets in Cuba and Puerto Rico, detailing schedules that expand American access while preserving key protections. The piece notes anticipated benefits for U.S. shipping, reduced Cuban duties, and the need for congressional action to ratify before year’s end amid House opposition and Senate open-session debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frelinghuysen
Cuba
Porto Rico
United States
Spanish Islands
Antilles
Cortes
Congress of the
Senate
van Wyck
Spain
Madrid
Times of
New York City
Committee On Rules
Mayor and City Council Arrested in Atchison
Atchison Kansas December 11 The mayor and council members were arrested last evening by order of the United States circuit court for failure to levy taxes to pay a bond judgment. They were taken to Topeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison, Kan
United States Circuit Court
Topeka
Lamson & Goodnow Strike Hits Shelburne Falls Shop
Lamson & Goodnow cutlery workers in Shelburne Falls strike after a 25 percent wage cut across the shop. About 300 employees affected, with 200 on strike and most workers seeking other jobs as grind ers and forgers walk out. Finisher withhold pay until next Tuesday. No disturbances reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svyringfield
Mass
Lamson & Goodnow
Shelpurne Falls
Lamson
Diphtheria scare ends and Biddeford schools reopen
The Biddeford diphtheria scare ended with public schools reopening. A Vermont man offered 20 cents for a cat, sparking a morning where 22 boys showed up hoping to collect the prize. Other items note a fatal gas suffocation during a rescue attempt, large lumber production plans in Groton, injuries in hunting accidents, and a family reunion after eight years apart with Windham twists.
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Biddeford
St. Albans
Joseph Martell
Millvile
Grave Robbing Tale Deepens in Egremont Mystery
A Berkshires area reporter recounts a sensational tale of Miss Newman who died December 1878. Witnesses report grave removal by students, a near-dissect, restoration of life, and later marriage to a physician. Denials from relatives, questions of memory, and conflicting testimony cloud the case as investigators seek truth.
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Younrg
D. Mass
Republian
Egremont
Rowley
Newmann
H. Worth Wright
Wright
Miss Newman
West Stockbridge
Albany
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Schoharie County
N. Y
Connecticut
New York State
Berkshire County
W. F. Crippen
North Egremont
Chapel
Hudson, N. Y
Dr. Wright
Long Island Purchase and City Assessor Changes Debated
The common council met with President Lee. Debates covered electing first assistant assessors, Long Island purchase for pauper facilities with a $70,000 loan, South Burying Ground land sale issues, and salaries for assistant clerk. Measures on police revolvers, street extensions, schoolhouse plans, water works, and high service extensions were discussed. several items were referred or rejected, and the session adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
South Burying Ground
Burke
Ward 12
Common Council
New England Conservatory of Music
Police Department
Allandale Street
Centre Street
Brookline
Dudley
Langdon Streets
Prescott
Committee On Public Education
Committee
Donnelly
Ward 7
Fire reports from Boston area and New England towns
In Boston and Vicinity. Light fire in Mark Kiatechken's dwelling at 81 Albion street. extinguished. Later, engine 26 responded to Brandt & Simmons at 46 Chauncey street for caps and furs. minor damage from cotton batting. Brief reports by telegraph note fires in Albion and Everett with varying losses.
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Boston
Chemical No. 2
Mark Kiatechken
Albion Street
Engine No. 26
Chauncey Street
Brandt & Simmons
Albion
Mich
Dec
Gale Manufacturing Company
Everett
Mass
Halpin
Central Avenue
Thaddeus Malley
Machias
Machiasport
Newmarket
Eeaks
District Engineer Chesswell Averts Accident at Cambridge Street
District Engineer Chesswell responded to an alarm at box 36 Thursday morning and Tau assisted a young woman named Alice Conlin aged 16 who was crossing Chambers and Cambridge streets. She suffered a severe cut over the right eye but was not seriously injured and was taken home to No 35 McLean Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesswell
Box 36
Tau
Alice Conlin
Chambers and
Cambridge Streets
McLean Street
Kate Field Delivers Condensed Lecture in Tremont Temple
At Gov Robinson’s invitation Miss Kate Field repeated her lecture to a large Boston audience in Tremont Temple on Thursday evening. She presented a refined version of her prior talks, aided by prominent local figures, with strong female attendance and keen interest though the hour and three quarters tested listeners and speaker alike.
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Gov. Robinson
Mayer Moertin
Kate Field
Chickering Hall
Tremont Temple
Miss Field
Temple
Massachusetts Bay
Boston
Bartel
Miner
Dr. Withrow
Er. S. Tobey
Auudience
Charles W. Slack
Albert Palmer
Ezra Farnsworth
Mise Field
Worth
New Hampshire polo league opens with eight game schedule
Directors set eight game schedule for the New Hampshire polo league featuring Manchesters Concords Nashuas and Derrys with Derry hosting the opener on December 17. Portsmouth and Dover absent. Vallambrosa and Newport clubs applying for entry. Frank A. Gay elected as one of three referees.
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Manchester
N. H
New Hampshire
Manchesters
Concords
Nashuas
Derrys
Derry
Concord
Portshmouth
Dover
Vallambrosas
Newports
Newport
Frank A. Gay
Haverhill
Stars of Haverhill
Lawrence
Stars
Baseball Rules Change At American Association Session
The American Base Ball association finished its session with key changes. The president may receive 500 dollars for travel to surprise umpires during games. Unsanctioned drunkenness by any official can lead to suspension by the president, with appeals requiring 260 dollars for court costs. Players who sign with two clubs face expulsion, and visiting clubs may be fined 100 to 500 dollars for refusing to play or finish. Umpires retain posts for a year unless removed. The season runs April 20 to October 1, with postponed games resolved before October.
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Groton
T. S. Mather
Windsor Locks
Conn
J. R. Montgomery
New London
Stafford
Parker & Austin
Belknap Mill
Lynn
Baes
Bennington
Willis G. Schuyler
Wilis G. Rollins
Derby
Birmingham
Peek & Son
Brooklyn
Russell, Cragie & Co
Washington Street
Augustus Williams
Maggie O Reily
Woonsecket
R. I
Williams
O’reilly
West
Georgiaville
New York
American Base Ball Association
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Canada
Halstead
Mr. Blaine
Hannah
Brunswick
Topsham
Maine
Lowell
Brunswick Cotton Manufacturing Company
William King
Bath
Ezra Smith
Benjamin Jones Porter
Ferrick
York County
New York Observer
Providence
R. d
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Moses Brown
Pawtucket R. I
MR. Collins
Life Saving Service
Treasury Department
Bleak House
Yim Silas Savage
Bayard, Pendleton
Barzimarke
Academy of Music
A. F E. Gorman
Jones
McPherson
Jonas
Hampton
Pendleton
Groom
Camden
Gov. McLane
Maryland
S. 8. Cox
George A. Post
Gorringe
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
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Stephen S. Lee
Latrobe
National Democratic Executive Committee
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Democratic Party
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Hioly Catholic Church
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Spanish Antilles
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Spanish West Indies
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Perry Belmont
Davis
NEW England News
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Pemberton Square
O Street
Parker Street
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C. D. Bradlee
Edward Everett Hale
Sophia Bradlee
Newark
N.J
HK. Elliott
First Unitarian Church
Dorchester
Mr. Bradlee
Rufus Ellis
E. E. Hale
Thomas Cushing
W. H. Baldwin
BE. Elliot
DV. M. Wilson
Quincy
Alfred Manchester
Sept. Weston
Oliver Wende1
Holmes
Thomas Hill
Phillips Brooks
Robert C. Whithrop
Joseph H. Cheate
George William Curtis
Kaye Field
POLO
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Peabodys
Cambridge
Mr. Hellett
Chelsea
Lewiston
Alamedas
Gloucester
New England
Webster Rink
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Gloucesters
J. Trumbull
A. Shuman & CO
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