Mayo on The South North and Nation Keeping School
Review of Rev. A D Mayo lecture on southern education and illiteracy. Praises Peabody fund Freedmen's Bureau and endowments. notes public schooling expansion postwar, federal aid debate, and need for evening schools to reach adult illiterates. Credits Kentucky and Louisville examples. urges continued support and alliance of educational forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Mayo
South
North
Peabody Fund
Freedmen’s Bureau
Vanderbilt
Seney
Slater
Tileston
Pymery
Mayo
New England Common School
Louisiana
Louisville
Pickett
Kentucky
Congress
Massachusetts
Democratic hopes and Republican threats in 1882 politics
The Herald argues that Arthur Blaine or Logan could win the presidency if nominated, while the paper predicts grim Republican prospects yet notes potential Democratic gains. It calls for tariff and administrative reform, warns of war with monopolists, and cites Senate term records and press satire before surveying European trade and Indian land ownership data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Blaine
Logan
Hayes
The
New York Sun
Congress
Anson McCook chosen as secretary of the senate
The Washington caucus selected Anson G. McCook of New York over Gorham and Ramsdell after a lively debate among Republicans. Mahone and Riddleberger opposed, while McCook secured a caucus majority on the second ballot. Other posts named include chief clerk Johnson, executive clerk Young, chaplain Huntley, and sergeant-at-arms Canaday. A rule revision debate raised concerns over executive power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Anson McCook
Senate
Warner Miller
New England
Gorham
California
Gen. McCook
McCook
Miller
Mahone
Gen. Ramsdell
Indiana
Friends of
Ream
McPherson
Anson G. McCook
New York
George C. Gorham
Jones
Nevada
Daniel Ramsdell
Harrison
Mr. Gorbain
Seid
Gordam
Css
Ramsdehil
Riddleberger
Charles Johnson
Minnesota
James R. Young
Pennsylvania
E. E. Huntley
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church of Greece
W. P. Canaday
North Carolina
Canady
Committee On Rules
Bayard
United States
Garland
Edmunds
Hawley
Mr. Morgan
Yeas
Startling Developments in Fall River Insurance Frauds
Reports from Fall River Mass outline widespread fraud in mutual benefit life policies. Agencies used dubious canvassing and clubs to guarantee payouts, with sensational schemes and disreputable local agents, physicians, druggists, and undertakers profiting before many suspects fled. Investigations probe the lax practices and rising death-rate linked schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Pennsylvania
Eea
Cee
New warrant issued for Crandall in Walpole burglary
In New Haven on December 13 Judge Deming nolle pressed the original warrant charging James Crandall of Walpole, NH with fugitive from justice. A new warrant was issued and Crandall rearrested. A train worker found $5,500 in bonds in a Union depot caboose, believed taken from C. C. Davis, a Walpole druggist. Crandall’s accomplice fled. extradition efforts continue as Crandall is to be sent to New Hampshire. The bonds include shares in several rail and mining firms and a mortgage note totaling about $7,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Walpole
N. H
James Crandall
Nolle
Crandal
Crandall
New Hampshire
Pullman Car Company
Chicago, Burlington and Sac Railroad
Calumet and Hecla Mining Company
National Car Company
Montrea l meeting on through freight pooling
A Montreal despatch reports officials of the Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific discussed a through freight arrangement from Port Arthur to Winnipeg and a pooling of freights between Montreal and Algoma mills. Separately, Lucius Beebe & Sons and Wittington & Hall seek Edward Mahon, partner in John Mahon & Sons, who fled after a failure and allegedly pilfered funds. seizures target Mahon shares in firms including Mullarkey & Co and Frank Stafford & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Montreal
Grand Trunk
Canadian Pacific
Port Arthur
Winnipeg
Algoma Mills
Lucius Beebe & Sons
Wittington & Hall
Boston
Edward Mahon
John Mahon & Sons
Mass
John Mahon
Mullarkey & Co
C. Dobson
Frank Stafford & Co
Mahon
Trunk lines debate interior pools and arbitration
New York dispatch reports trunk line representatives discussing interior pools linking Cleveland Dayton Indianapolis Detroit and Toledo with the seaboard. The committee will resume today with no additional business. Chas Francis Adams Jr Hugh Riddle and John C Gault met in Commissioner Finks office to hear road reps arguments on appeals from Fink s freight percentage award. no decisions made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cleveland
Dayton
Indianapolis
Detroit
Toledo
Seaboard
Chas. Francis Adams, Jr
Hugh Riddle
John C. Gault
Fink
Democrats seek final settlement of state debt via Riddleberger bill
In Richmond Virginia on December 13 a joint resolution from Democrats in both houses declared the Riddleberger bill final for settling the state debt and urged the governor to notify creditors. The measure is expected to pass both chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Congressional Committee
Senate
Dolph
Oregon
Washington
Richmond
Vandal Entrance Destroys Jewish Church Interior
Unknown parties entered the Jewish synagogue at the corner of Clinton and Judd streets in Chicago last night. They destroyed interior ornamentation tore gas fixtures ripped gowns and curtains and utterly wrecked the furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Clinton and
Judd Streets
John Howie's Lock Born Four Sons in Frederiction
Frederickton December 13 Mrs John Howie of Homerville in York county gave birth to four sons this morning One died but the remaining three are progressing well in the local home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederickton
N. B
John Howie
Homerville
York County
Governor Stockley halts Harrigan’s execution for a year
Delaware Governor Stockley grants a one year respite to Jeremiah Harrigan, the murderer of Denis Shea, marking the third time the prisoner has been respited. The stalled sentence adds to ongoing debates over capital punishment.
Murder by Hopkins and Turner shocks Richmond Me
In Richmond Maine Lewis E Hopkins known as Slim Jim and Ben Turner are jailed for the fatal assault on Old Joe a 60 year old Indian defending his wife. The crime occurred in a Gardiner road residence where Hopkins and Turner assaulted the couple then raped the wife and killed Old Joe before fleeing. Coroner reports cite a temple blow and brain blood clot. verdict names Joseph Dennis as the victim with Turner accessory. The town reels as grand jury action looms and local officials seek justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Lewis E. Hopkins
Slim Jim
Ben Turner
Joe
Gardiner Road
William Lint
Nicolas
Mr. Carter
Sewall Plummer
Louis Hopkins
Lorenzo H. Turner
Plummer
Hopkins
Turner
Carter
Tallman
Bath
Joseph Dennis
Louis E. Hopkins
Victim Avenged as Cox Shoots McLaughlin in San Francisco
In San Francisco on December 12 Jerome Cox killed Charles McLaughlin after seventeen years of litigation. McLaughlin, a Central Gaslight president and early financier, promoted the Western Pacific road and faced Cox in ongoing suit over payment. Cox, a former Indiana battery captain, fired three times at McLaughlin after demanding 40 000. McLaughlin died thirty minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Charles MccLaughlin
Jerome Cox
McLaughlin
Central Gaslight Company
San Jose
Sacramento
Jerome B. Cox
Cox
Central Pacific Railroad Company
Supreme Court
Coax
Justice McKenstry
Tenth Indiana Battery
Gen. Rans
Death by Self Deliverance at Windsor Hotel
Miss R. E. Keiser, 30, of Utica, shot herself in the Windsor Hotel rooms of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Dunne in New York. The hotel staff heard quarrels then a pistol shot. A letter to her mother spoke of deceit and wrongs and a plea for forgiveness. Mr. Dunne had just returned from his wedding trip and is president of the Old Dominion mining company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Hotel
New York
R. E. Keiser
Utica
Geo. W. Dunne
Mrs. Dunne
Miss Keiser
Mr. Dunne
Old Dominion Mining Company
Dredging work advances on Barn stable bay terminus
Correspondence from Sandwich Massachusetts notes the dredging machine excavating the shore bank to host the upcoming mammoth dredger from East Boston by F A Lockwood arriving within two weeks. Hydraulic equipment will carry off dirt further, with about 60 laborers employed on the canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich
Mass
Barnstable Bay
Cape Canal
F. A. Lockwood
East Boston
Suez Canal
DesLesseps
Taunton
Superior Court
Marston
Cape
Cone Cod
Ontario wheat imports and Manitoba immigration in Canada
Ottawa reports government concessions to millers ending grain duties, immigration to Manitoba totals 45,905 for the year, a major copper and gold find north of Podmere in the Rockies, and note that U S patents first then Canada are not subject to duties. The dominion plans to disallow the Orange society bill from Manitoba legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
Rocky Mountains
Podmere
Department of Culture
Customs Department
Canada
United States
Dominion
Orange Society
Estate suit verdict favors Walton Dwight insurance claim
In Norwich Connecticut the estate of Walton Dwight won a verdict against Germania Life Insurance for 15005 on Dwight life policy. A 90 day stay of proceedings was granted after a motion for a new trial. Dwight had earlier secured 250000 in other policies with some companies contesting payment alleging self harm to aid his family. The suit served as a test case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich, N
Walton Dwight
Germania Life Insurance Company
Dwights Life
Dwight
Colored state education convention adjourns in Atlanta
The statewide convention of four African American men from across Georgia adjourned in Atlanta after forming a committee to pursue state and federal aid for education. The gathering aimed to coordinate actions and push for resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta
Garden City Ferry Burned In Slip In New York Harbor
A New York ferry boat Garden City of the East River line burned at noon in its berth at James slip foot. Four horses died, several wagons and trucks burned, passengers and crew escaped. The iron hull remained intact though the superstructure was wrecked. Loss estimated at $30 000. Other brief fire notes from Boston area report minor blazes and one bank smoke damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Garden City
East River Ferry Company
James Slip
Long Island City
Neils Nolan
Samuel Tracy
James Riel
Havemeyer
Standard Oil Company
Low Island City
Boston
Chelsea
Spruce Street
Merrill & Morrison
George W. Vestey
Union Hotel
Main Street
Charlestown
A. H. Alien
Somerville
Medford Street
Fred L. Porter
Devonshire Street
Rialto
Porter
Simmons Heirs
Central National Bank
Winkley, Thorpe & Dresser
David Brewer
Fremont Street
Providence
R.I
Arctic Village
Warwick
Gilbert & Proves
Wim. Maguire
M. J. Dunn
Orrin Lawton
Garrett Redman
Madison Street
BrownWood
Tex
Kinnibrew
Man convicts for life in murder of 4 year old son
In Northampton the case of M. A. Montgomery of Pelham ends with a second degree murder verdict and life imprisonment at Concord. Defense argues temporary insanity while prosecutors portray a premeditated act to deprive his wife’s alleged paramour Carey of the children. Medical witnesses discuss sanity as the jury deliberates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
M. A. Montgomery
Pelham
Northampton
Montgomery
Concord
Allen
Earle
Nims
Bassett
Sherman
Carey
Alleged Jury Influence in O'Donnell Case and War News
London reports five jurors found in O'Donnell murder verdict with three seeking a full jury meeting to review the verdict. Crown withholds juror addresses amid threats. possible plea for sentencing mitigation if juror influence is proven. Also notes Parnell charges, Ireland franchise hints, murder of the king of Annam alleged by anti French factions, and France preparing for war with Tonquin reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
China
Annam
London
O’donneill
O’donnell
Liverpool
New York
Berlin
A. Sullivan
Charles Russell
O’ Donnell
Carey
United States
Lowell
United Irishmen
Denman
Parnell
W. E. Foster
M. P
Ireland
Bradford
Forster
Mr. Parnell
Hong Kong
Hiephema
Hue
Haiphong
Gulf of Tonquin
Paris
Courbet
Tonquin
Temps
The
Liberte
Marquis Tseng
Sontay
New York Tribune presses at full force with 45 compositors
In New York on December 13 the Tribune reports 45 compositors on duty tonight and rapid typesetting progresses. A despatch from the Post foreman asked if more printers were needed. the Tribune replied that they had all they wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Tribune
The
Post
Tribune
Vigilantes Hang Five in Niobrara Valley Horse Theft
In the Niabrara valley vigilantes executed two named Hoyt and Weatherwax and hanged three others Wade Murphy and Weatherwax’s son after arresting them for horse theft. Two more suspects are in custody and the group threatens further action if the court does not punish them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton, D. T
Niabrara Valley
Hoyt
Weatherwax
Wade
Murphy
Denver cattle sale nets 29,000 head cattle in deal
One of the largest cattle sales on record was consummated in Denver as H. D. & J. W. Snyder & Co. bought from Snyder Bros. of Georgetown Texas over 29,000 cattle and 400 horses for 600000 dollars cash. The purchasing firm now owns nearly 54000 cattle and 1000 horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
H. D
3. W. Snyder & Co
Snyder Bros
Georgetown
Texas
Frank James Released on Bail Arrested for Gallatin Cashier Killing
Kansas City Mo Dec 13 Frank James freed on bail today and immediately arrested on the murder charge of Cashier Sheets at Gallatin He will be taken to Gallatin tomorrow to face the charge and probable trial in connection with the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Civy
Frank James
Gallatin
Eureka official faces 16 counts of embezzlement
Percy Jacobus secretary of the Eureka Consolidated Mining Company was arrested in San Francisco on 16 counts of embezzlement totaling fifty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Percy Jacobus
Eureka Consolidated Mining Company
Notable 19th Century Personal Notices and Engagements
Prof Agassiz sails for Europe and Carl Schurz writes Henry Clay biography. Charles W Larrabee in Boston on business, staying at Young's. Engagements announced: Robert Greenleaf to Miss Ayer. Thomas F Galvin to Miss Malone. Illinois congressfolk Finnerty tallest, Dunham shortest. Geraldine Ulmer to Robert Ide. Morton statue to be unveiled Jan 15. Dr James Kelley settled in Boston with high medical reputation. Five U S senators from Mexican War era noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agassiz
Europe
Carl Schurz
Henry Clay
Charles W. Larrabee
Bath
Young’s
Robert Greenleaf
Charlestown
Ayer
Lowell
Thomas F. Galvin
Boston
Alice R. Malone
Lancaster
Finnerty
Ilinois
Dunham
Congress
Geraldine Ulmer
Boston Ideal Opera Company
Robert Ide
Rutland Square
Senator Morton
Indiana
James Edward Kelley
F.R.C
Dufar Wins World Championship Wrestling Match
The collar and elbow world title match between John McMahon and H M Dufur at the Hioward Athenaeum ended in favor of Dufur after 2 rounds of heavy, even contest. McMahon cited illness and bereavement as factors and deposited $100 toward a $1,000 side match. Dufur accepted and bets were off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McMahon
H. M. Dufar
Hioward Athenaeum
Georges H. Kland
Boston Globe
McMahon
Dufur
MoeMahon
Harris
W. F. Mahoney
Steve Donnelly
New York
Nathan Hutchins
Marlboro
Reunion of 32nd Massachusetts volunteers at Quincy house
The 32nd Massachusetts volunteers held their annual reunion at the Quincy house on Thursday. A business meeting elected officers for the next year led by President General J A Cunningham and other officers. About 75 comrades joined a 4 36 pm dinner followed by speeches. Separately the 22nd Massachusetts regiment and third light battery staged their annual reunion at the United States hotel with a 1 pm meeting and a 2 pm dinner. General Martin, the mayor elect, attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
32Nd Regiment of
Massachusetts Volunteers
Quincy House
J. A. Cunningham
Charles H. Parsons
E. F. Phinney
I. F. Kingsbury
W. KE. Reed
George W. Lauriut
22Nd Massachusetts Regiment
Third Light Battery
United States Hotel
Martin
Elecct
Swindler Named Stetson Arrested Over Hawaiian Minister Scam
A 33 year old man identifying as John B. Stetson was seized by central station officers on a Washington swindle charge aimed at the Hawaiian minister. He produced a bogus $160 check drawn on the Providence First National Bank to a W C Smith, and carried several blank checks. The minister had received despatches from the city signed W O Smith requesting funds in two separate incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Stetson
Central Station
Washington
W. O. Smith
Honolulu
Ohio
Stetson
First National Bank of Providence
W. C. Smith
Father Hyacinthe Loyson Addresses France and America
Father Hyacinthe Loyson spoke at the French Protestant church in Lowell on France and America. He contrasted political social and religious conditions, praised the Roman Catholic faith while condemning its errors, and said papacy is the weakness of the Catholic church. He will return to Boston in the morning and then go to Providence for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
Father Hyacinthe Loyson
France
America
Hyacinthe
Boston
Providence
Prosecution in Waterville liquor cases continues in Maine
In Augusta on December 13 the state case against James A Morse proceeded with spotters from Massachusetts and Auburn witnesses denying ownership of lager beer. Arguments closed as court adjourned. Frederick E Kelley, a spotter, was arrested for alleged malicious prosecution. Kelsey remained jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Waterville
James A.morse
Phillips and Kelsey
Massachusetts
John W. Adams
Auburn
Frederick E. Kelsey
Levi H. Appleton
Wiscasset
Kelsey
Exhibits Draw Crowds As Vendors Report Busy Day
Visitors filled the day and evening as women shoppers shopped and viewed the displays. The sales section and exhibits were described as very lively with sustained interest and activity throughout.
Cattle Drover Fights Through Woods West of Bangor
Thomas Crowley a noted cattle drover was fired at while driving and forced to crash through dense woods ten miles west of Bangor at nightfall. Hiram Bascomb of Portland killed himself by cutting his throat at his No 1 Boyd street residence in Hiram Maine, age 60, attributed to despondency. A Bangor barber shop tale saw a lounger's scheme to steal receipts, taking about $9.25 after agreeing to share the day’s 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Crowley
Bangor
Hiram Bascomb
Portland
Boyd Street
Mt. Cutler House
Hiram
Tilton Coon Club Claims First Coons After Ten Years
County commissioners vote two to one to remove William T Wentworth, Strafford county farm superintendent. A year ago Dr Charles A Fairbanks accused inmates of ill treatment at the alms house. Wentworth denied the charges. Petitions circulate urging retention, but two commissioners insist on acting for the public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilton Coon
William T. Wentworth
Strafford
Charles A. Fairbanks
Wentworth
Middlebury court sends Gilbert to 2 1 2 years for horse stealing
The county court at Middlebury sentences John G. Gilbert to two and a half years in the house of correction for horse stealing. A Woodstock grand jury returns thirty nine true bills including one for the murder of an infant. Stephen C. Wyman of Weston is jailed at Woodstock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
John G. Gilbert
House of Correction
Burlington
City of Fine
Grand
Woodstock
Stephen C. Wyman
Weston
Wyman
State Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
Bellows Falls
Jones, Lamson & Co
Ascutney Mills
Windsor
James Dunn
Central Vermont Railroad
North Williston
Mary Fletcher Hospital
Insane Holyoke educator to be sent to asylum
A Northbridge man found dead on the Providence and Worcester track Wednesday night has a crushed head, likely struck by a freight train. The victim is identified as a 23 year old stranger with a handkerchief marked J. H. McCarty. Albert Loring of Holyoke, once in charge of the evening school, is said to be violently insane and slated for an asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Loring
Holyoke
Providence and Worcester
Northbridge
J. H. , McCarty
Edward Ilyland Pleads Guilty in Bristol Murder
Edward Ilyland, who killed his wife in Bristol last summer, pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree and received a life sentence. In Old Saybrook, Miner A. Wilcox wounded a woman he had been courting and then shot himself in the lung. his fate remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ilyland
Bristol
Old Saybrook
Conn
Miner A. Wilcox
Third Annual Meeting of North Bennet Street Industrial Home
The third annual meeting at Tremont Temple featured Col Homer B. Sprague and L. E. Caswell praising the home’s work. They noted enrollment figures across shops, kitchens, and libraries, described sewing and carpentry programs, and urged public support for expanded facilities and a free school of mechanical arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bennet Street
Tremont Temple
Homer B. Sprague
L. E. Caswell
Salem
North Bennet Streets
Col. Sprague
Thomas J. Bernard
London
Robert Swan
Boston
James A. Page
Dwight School
John M. Ording
Institute of Technology
Europe
Edwin P. Seaver
Mechanical Arts
Last of Morse lecture on Japan at Lowell Institute
Professor Morse closed his course on Japan at the Lowell Institute in the Institute of Technology on Thursday evening. He discussed tea ceremonies, coin and stamp likenesses, Japanese art, gardens, and floral displays, and noted their archery, falconry, and hawk catching methods. He also described ancient artifacts and their ethnological significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Japan
Lowell Institute
Institute of Technologyhursday
Municipal election returns and irregularities at city hall
Forty-one council members elected as returns show. Commissioners’ terms due and recount set for Saturday afternoon. An apparent error in ward 21 precinct 5 suggests near 100 vote misallocation for aldermen versus other offices. School committee race in ward 10 miscount affected James St Murphy. General Martin, mayor elect, visited city departments on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Cochituate
Martin
City Hall
Samuel H. Durgan
Linus M. Pierson
Edward A. White
Wales
John x
Common Council
James St. Murphy
Murphy
Divorcee of ex Senator Christiancy Dies in Brooklyn
The divorced wife of ex Senator Christiancy who had visited in Brooklyn became insane likely from chloroform use on Monday and died last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Christiancy
Brooklyn
Monty Wins Ward 2 Council Seat After Lowell Recap
In Lowell Massachusetts a recount of Ward 2 votes results in A W Monty Democrat replacing Pliny Roelin Citizens candidate. G W Simmons Co 32 to 44 North Street tabulates a broad Christmas goods sale featuring menswear and boys wear in their illustrated advertisement elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Mass
A. W. Monty
Pliny Roelin
Citizens
G. W. Simmons & Co
North Street
Common Council Passes Parks and Public Works Orders
The Boston Common Council met with President Morse. Park expenditures were reported for West Roxbury Wood Island City Point and Charles River embankment. Several ordinances and orders were passed on park boundaries salaries and to finance repairs leases and public works projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commissioners
West Roxburry Park
Wood Island Park
Boston
City Point Park
Charles River
Freeman
Ward 10
Committee On Parks
West Roxbarry Park
Martin, Scarborough and
Forest Hills Streets
Walnut Avenue
Suburban Matters and Camp Fire at Eliot Hall
Public camp fire by Charles Ward post 26 A R held in Eliot hall with notable attendees including Department Commander Evans ex-Commanders Underwood Patch and Newton council members. Paid addresses by Wetherber Evans Patch Underwood and Odyss of Delaware followed by a baked bean supper at Nonantum hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ward
A. R
Eliot Hall
Evans
Underwood
Patch
Cambridge
Newton
Wetherber
Odyss
Delaware
Nonantum Hall
Gratifiying Fair at Horticultural Hall Draws Crowds
The Fair at Horticultural Hall proves a sociable lunch and dinner spot, aided by hotels and charitable ladies. Tables hold handsome goods at low prices with gifts suited for Christmas. Special mentions include a gold headed cane for Mrs. Albert Farnut and autographs at the photograph table. Mayor-elect Martin will attend this evening with a brief address and a musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Hall
Ferrin
Albert Farnut
Comrade Ward
Grooks Frothingham
John A. Andrew Post
Granger
Adelina Pattl
Christine Nilsson
Rey
Phillips Brooks
Paris
Martin
Sudden deaths and arrests flood local news from Thursday
Reports detail James W. Saxe’s death from heart disease after a wrestling match at the Howard arena in Medford. Arrests include Mary O’Brien for larceny from RB J. White’s, and Annie Cox for shoplifting from Jorden Marsh Co.Thomas Butler and William Peacock identified as New York confidence men. An array of accidents and crimes, plus a man’s death from heart disease in the freight yard, fills Thursday’s police blotter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Saxe
Medford
Howard Atheneum
Mary O’brien
Massachusetts General Hospital
Catharine Kelly
North Sud
William D. Perkins
Tenth Division
Benj. F. Bean
Fountain Street
Johp Dr. Wood
Lowenstreit
Boston
New York
New England
Annie Cox
Jorden, Marsh & Co
Raymond Bros
Thomas Butler
William Peacock
Houghton App Watts
State Street
McCausland and Weldon
Lizzie Seafe
Milner Place
Scafe
Captain Clausen Sails in with Gold Heirloom from Father
Captain Clausen of the Norwegian bark Ideal arrived Wednesday from Demerara and brought a gold piece claimed as a family heirloom. The item was presented to his father by President Franklin on behalf of the citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clausen
Ideal
Demerara
Ae ‘Iu
Franklin
Th Sited
Cape Cod
Boston
Season ends with Boston Music Hall concert lineup
The last Bay State course entertainment featured Emma Thursby Louise Rollwagen and De Kontski with the Temple quartet. Critics praised Thursby voice and Le Chant des Misoli. Anticipated shows included The Merchant of Venice and The Bells plus varied acts at venues around Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Bay State
Music Hall
Emma ¢. Thursby
Louise Rollwagen
Miss Park
Chevalier Antoine de Kontski
Temple Quartette
Miss Thursby
de Kontski
Massachusetts News in Brief From State House Minutes
Gov Butler remains in Washington for a week as Mo stands counsel in a key case. Council meets December 19 at 2 pm. New Articles of incorporation filed include The People's Mutual Benefit Association, The South Lancaster Academy, Springfield Silk Company, American Benefit Association and more with varied capital and officers. Health boards target adulterated foods. 75 to 100 firms notified to cease selling. Barnstable County sheriff Luther Fisk sworn in. Tarbox assigns Plympton to inspect foreign-insurance firms in NY offices. Cony-elect Robinson staffs circle includes Dalton, Re, Russell, Greenough, Allen, Whipple. The governor returns Boston’s revolutionary-era council table to the city with an official letter confirming its verity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Wescott
Capital
American Benefit Association
Charles Warren Leonard
George W Gleason
Board of Commissioners of
Luther Fisk
Dennis
Barnstable County
State House
Tarbox
Plympton
Massachusetts
New York
Cony-elect Robinson
Samuel Dalton
Salem
Horace T. Re
Gaston
Get
Edward S. Russell
Worcester
W. S. Greenough
Wakefield
Charles H. Allen
Lynn
Executive Council
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
BosTon
City of Boston
City of
Council
Executive Department
Secretary of State
Benjamin F. Butler
Henry B. Peirce
Notable Obituaries Include Hall Kimball and Bartlett
Sir Charles Hall ex vice chancellor of England dies at 69. Dr William M Kimball physician dies at home in Blackstone on Thursday December 13 at 66. Ezra H Twombly of Dover New Hampshire dies in an apoplectic fit on December 15 aged 50, leaving widow and daughter. Rev William W Bartlett of Chelsea Episcopal church dies at 74. Signor Giuseppe Mario famed tenor dies in Rome December 12. Mario born October 18 1810 in Sardinia or Turin. noble Sar dinian lineage. son of Marquis Stefano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hall
England
William M. Kimball
Blackstone
Ezra H. Twombly
Dover
N. H
Milton, N. H
Strafford County
Bartlett
Chelsea
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
That City
Episcopal Church
Massachusetts Episcopal Association
Massachusetts Historical Society
Massachusetts
Signor
Guiseppe Mario
Rome
Victoria
Sig. Casino
Mario
Candia
Cagliari
Sardinia
Turin
Stefano
di Candia
Rebels in Government Appointees Prompt Cross-Party Critique
The Lancaster Intelligencer notes that Clark of Missouri and Wintersmith of Kentucky, both newly chosen officials for the national House, served as rebel soldiers. It cites Longstreet, Mosby, Settle, Mahone, and Riddleberger as former Confederate or rebel-connected figures. The Philadelphia Examiner urges accusing the opposing party of hypocrisy and to sweep before their own door.
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Missouri
National House of Representatives
Wintersmith
Kentucky
Philadelphia Examiner
Longstreet
New Orleans
Torkey
Mosby
Hong Kong
Settle
Grant
Mahone
Riddleberger
Senate
Boston Bible Readers Society Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting in Boston the Society for the employment of Bible readers elected officers: President Mrs. Elisha G. Tucker. vice-presidents Miss Elizabeth S. Tobey and Miss Helen Gordon. treasurer Miss Annie T. Reynolds. secretary Miss Minnie C. Woods. Seven thousand three hundred nineteen visits were made by five Bible readers. expenditures totaled $1784.30 for salaries and aid. Prof William Ff. Tucker of Andover gave the address.
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Society For the Employment of Bible Readers
Boston
Elisha G. Tucker
Elizabeth
Tobey
Helen Gordon
Annie T. Reynolds
Minnie C. Woods
William Ff. Tucker
Andover
Suburban Press Association to meet at New England hotel
The Suburban Press Association will hold its monthly meeting at the New England hotel in Boston on Saturday. The closing exercises of the fail term at La sch seminary Auburndale will occur next week Monday evening Dec 17 at 7 30 the pupils musical rehearsal. Tuesday at 7 45 P M Miss Kate Sanborn will lecture on Literary Foremothers. Mr Matthew Arnold repeats his lecture on Emerson this evening at Tremont temple.
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Boston
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Carlisle's Excellent Judgment Named Carlisle Speaker Choice
The Montpelier Argus notes Carlisle showed excellent judgment in selecting Henry L. Nelson as private secretary. Nelson, longtime Washington correspondent of the Beaton Post, authored a letter praising the last congress that helped influence Carlisle's election as speaker.
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Henry L. Nelson
Washington
Beaton Post
Nelson
Argus and Patriot
Press Scrutiny Sparks Backlash Across Papers
A Philadelphia Press quote drawing criticism from the Reston Post prompts a sharp exchange about the paper’s style. The Reston Post defends its stance while quips about rationality and decency surface in the debate.
Republican Organ Talks War Taxation Impasse
From the Albany Journal a Republican voice argues that reducing focus on war taxation and southern prejudice would help the party's presidential prospects. The piece urges party unity amid wartime framing and criticizes lingering divisive narratives.
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Furniture and decor items at Paine's in Boston
From the Woburn Journal readers are directed to Paine's 48 Canal street opposite the Maine depot in Boston. An extensive display includes easels wall cabinets pedestals writing desks and piano stools among other room ornaments at low prices.
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Canal Street
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Boston
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