Banquet and Irish land question actions reported
A Dublin conference of landlords denounces absenteeism and seeks compensation and mortgage relief for Irish landowners. MP Pyne fled Lissinny Castle as police hunt him. Gladstone criticizes Ireland governance. Earl Granville banquet highlights Liberal stance on Irish self government and land law. Bishop calls for simplified land transfer laws.
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Pyne
Lissinny Castle
County Waterford
Dublin
John Kinsella
Coolgreany
London
Dee
Gladstone
Dunoon
Ireland
Eighty Club
Earl Granville
Lord Granville
Lord Hartington
Goschen
Lord Salisbury
Gadsone
Mgr. Persico
Holy See
Marquis of Ripon
Lord Ashburnham
Lord Orford
England
Lord Rosebery
Oldham
Manchester
Liverpool
Lisfinny Castle
John Insella
Covigreany
Mgr
Persico
Nearly Overturned Board Election Quietly Shifts Power
Two regular Democrats on the Board of Aldermen, Maguire and See, were defeated in a surprising vote. Opinions on the result vary, with observers noting an unexpected shift in control and implications for local policy.
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Board of Aldermen
Maguire and
See
Republicans Sweep Lowell Defeats in City Hall and Council
In Lowell the Republicans won the mayoralty with Charles D. Palmer 5605 to 4520 for Stephen Puffer. They gained a full slate of eight aldermen and fifteen councilmen, overturning a Democratic board. Licensing support increased with Yes 5028 No 4232.
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Roswell M. Boutwell
Charles E. Carter
George A. Scribner
George E. Putnam
Charles Runes
Edward D. Holden
Arthur Staples
Alfred M. Chadwick
Horace P. Beals
Frank J. Sherwood
Pierre A. Brosseau
Harry KE. Shaw
M. F. Wright
E. B. Conant
Jesse IL. Sheppard
Lawrence Cummings
G. C. Brock
George M. Harrigan
Fred Woodies
Walter Colburn
Clarence E. Burnham
Higgins Defeats Hart for Lynn Mayor License Carrying Day
Lynn election results show Higgins winning the mayoral race against George D. Hart as citizens shift to a straight Republican ticket while workingmen maintain party-leaning nominations. Total mayoral votes were 8256. Hart's backers and Citizens party totals reflected shifts in Ward tallies and license votes stood at Yes 4011 No 3611.
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Lynn
Dee
Speciar
Citizen’s Party
People’s Party
Higgins
George D. Hart
Orleans
Henry A. Pevear & Co
Washington Street Baptist
Rufus Kimball
Citizens’ Party
Hart
William W. Hay
Edward W. Pinklam
Frank W. Atkins
Charles H. Spear
Charles HL. Baker
John Fernald
George O. Falls
George H. Chadwell
Charles H. Goldthwait
John M. Heath
John Marler
E. Knowlton Fogg
John C. Metcalf
Willis Browning
Henry W. Heath
Masa C. Robinson
Charles L. Lloyd
John W. Heath
Josiah J. Tretethen
Wiliam Foots
Joseph L. Attwell
Stephen 8
Marsh
Josiah H. Preble
William G. Beckford
Thomas F. Porter
James H. Emerton
George W. Gilmore
Philip A. Newhall
Langdon H. Holder
Charles W. Collins
Edward J. Leslie
Mayor Raymond Re-elected The City Goes in for License Again
Salem voters cast over 4000 ballots with a large majority for Mayor Raymond and a strong license sentiment. Aldermen and common councilmen were elected across six wards with a pending recount in Ward 4 for two close races.
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Raymond
Salem
Specran
J. M. Raymond
G. A. Collins
Tj. H. Batchelder
iReuben Arey
tUliver D. Way
Tu. R. Williams
Iw. L. Hyde
W. F. Cass
W. F. Martin
Neville
E. Mead
A. Jordan
HA. S. Palfrey
J. Sullivan
Es Creesey
C. W. Read
A. Evans
J. J. K. Cokes
F E. Hines
D. S. Clark
H. C. Leach
Ward
Tomas Kittredge
C. H. Snealls
F John O'Shea
Jesse Robbins
Cute
Vorg
Maritime Ship Movements and Origins Across Ports
A string of vessel listings details ships arriving or departing major ports. Entries mention names such as Ocean Prince and Arabic with origins including Galveston New Orleans Savannah and Hong Kong. Other lines note routes between New York Liverpool Boston Baltimore and Kingston with dates in December.
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Bremen
Ocean Prince
Galveston
March
New Orleans
Worcester
Liverpool
Chiswick
Savannah
Dian
Boston
City of Chester
New York
Glasgow
Lord O’ Net
Baltimore
State of Nevada
al Sanghae
Bee
Port Victor
Hong Kong
Bergenland
Antwerp
Hamburg
Lessing
Lee
Charleston
Falmouth
Minnesota
Barrow
Elstow
Bilbao
Verturius
Jamaica
Crystal
Carbis Bay
Munceto
Mossen
Japan
Ambrye
South America
Wakesbarre
Revolvers Offered At One Third Price In City
An Evening Traveller report notes rising burglaries and urges self defense. A Military Department listing promotes a large sale of revolvers with 82 caliber and 38 caliber models, nickel plated, with ivory handles, priced at 2.19 and 3.19 respectively, plus accessories and cartridges, order by P. O. or cash.
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P. O
Military Department Notice at 82 to 44 North Street Boston
Property or site reference listed as 82 to 44 North Street in Boston under the Military Department. No further context available in readable text.
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North Street
Boston
Bills Introduced By Senators Chandler And Dolph
In Wasuiwaron on December 13 the Senate saw bills including one by Chandler to regulate congressional elections in South Carolina Florida Mississippi and Louisiana with appointed supervisors inspectors and clerks and a canvassing board to declare results. Dolph urged sea coast fortifications with multi year funding and rapid construction. Bills also covered postal telegraph pensions and foreign ship registry. House adjourned until Friday after naming a committee on elections.
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Wasuiwaron
Senate
Cullom
United States
Reagan
Chandler
South Carolina
Florida
Mississippi
Louisiana
Circuit Court of the
Vollng
Platt
Committee
Dolph
Congress
Board of Fortifications
Carlisle
Mills
Texas
Cannon
Illinois
Committee On Elections
Messrs. Crisp
O’ Ferrall
Outhwaite
Barry
Marsh Heard
Johnson
North Carolina
O'Neill
Indiana
Morse
Rowell
Houk
Cooper
Lyman
Lodge
House
Weather Forecast Indications For New England And Vicinity
For twenty four hours commencing 7 a m Wednesday Dec 14. Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and Rhode Island slightly warmer fair weather light to fresh westerly winds becoming variable. Vermont Connecticut and eastern New York slightly warmer fair weather light to fresh variable winds.
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Wasttington
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Vermont
Connecticut
New York
Weather Forecast for Southeastern New England
Buune Hill Observatory notes for the next twenty four hours from midnight to 2 p m. forecast fair weather in southeastern New England with rising temperatures as reported by H. H. Clayton Observer.
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Buune Hill
New England
H. H. Clayton
Weather summary from Boston signal office 1887
The Boston signal service report lists temperatures dew point humidity and wind values for the day. It shows mean daily temperatures about 87 degrees mean daily barometric pressure around 80 and total rainfall near 0 with clear conditions and modest wind speeds.
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Oberaver
Signal Service
U.S.A
Boston
E. Pry
Maximian
Rug sale offers Persian Turkish beauties at low prices
John H. Pray, Sons & Co advertises affordable Persian and Turkish rugs described as a beautiful and lasting gift, urging buyers to consider a quality carpet from the reputed dealer.
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John H. Pray, Sons & Co
Suppressed New York Nationalists Plot Dublin-Style Attacks
The Times cites a Parneilite source claiming Dr. Hamilton Williams of New York leads a radical Irish group in New York with a £200000 fund to hire Irish American agents for assassinations and dynamite plots in England. It says two hundredweight of dynamite is stored in London and police may uncover it.
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London
the Times
Carnot's Message Seeks Concord and Reform in France
Paris dispatch reports President Carnot urging concord and prudent reforms to improve finances. He asks the chambers to back reforms to foster peace and stable foreign relations, warn against utopian schemes, and unite France in a patriotic effort. The Tirard ministry followed threats to the presidency.
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Carnot
Paris
Twe Chambers
Europe
France
Tirard
Henry Ives Arrested in Grand Larceny Case
Henry Ives known as the young Napoleon of finance was arrested in New York on grand larceny charges. He appeared before Justice Kilbreth and was released on $25,000 bail. The alleged draft involved $100,000 in a Terra Haute railroad deal. Examination set for Thursday. sister Mary Ives posted bail.
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New York
Henry
Ives
Napoleon
Justice Kilbreth
F. H. Short
C., H. & D. Railroad Company
Terra Haute & Indianapolis Road
Dexter Alleges
Exchange National Bank
Ives & Co
A. R. McKeen
Terre Haute & Indianapolis
Mary E. Ives
Brooklyn
Worcester Voter Victory for Winslow Reelected Mayor
Worcester voters reelect Samuel Winslow Republican as mayor by 5767 to 4544. Republicans win all aldermen seats and eight of twelve councilors, with Ward 8 electing a councilman for the first time in twenty years. License vote shows 5227 yes to 5037 no.
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Dr. Ames
Chicago
Cox
W. W. Scott
Virginia
Mr. Higgins
W. M. Stockslager
Sparks
Bower
Secretary of the Treasury
Balem
John M. Raymond
Samuel Winslow
Worcester
Higgins
Hart
Lynn
Andrew Athy
Newburyport Election Results Reported for Mayor and Council
Newburyport records show mayoral winner William H. Huse with 1099 votes to J Otis Winkley 986. Aldermen split 3 Republicans 3 Democrats. council 13 Republicans 5 Democrats. Elected aldermen include Putnam Osgood Houston Titcomb Howe Pettigrew. Councilmen elected include Lougee Thurlow Thurlow Besse Noyes Noyes Brown Chase Plummer Balch Lougee Gurney Coyver Rout Morrill Lewis. School committee members named Peabody Plumer Dodge Lunt Eastman Jackson. License vote: Yes 1214 No 697.
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Newboryroum
William H. Huse
J. Otis Winkley
Common Council
John P. Putnam
George Osgood
Williamp. Houston
Albert C. Titcomb
Francis A. Howe
Charles D
Insurance on the Chicago Fire
Total insurance on the Phelps Dodge Palmer fire property reaches 606250 dollars. Policies cover BE 5 Sheldon building and various stock and rents from Phoenix Boston Hartford Boston Underwriters Mercantile Guston Boston United Rhode Island Underwriters Connecticut Springfield New Hampshire Hartford Security and other named companies.
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Phelps, Dodge & Palmer
BE. 5
Sheldon
Phoenix
Boston
American and Mercantile of
Guston
Phenix
Hartford
Phenix of
Dodge & Palmer's
Boston United
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Springfield
Rurber Goods
FE. M. Phelps
People’s of
New Hampshire
D Security
Fire in three story wooden house at 8 Anderson Street
A still alarm reported a minor blaze in a three story wooden dwelling at 8 Anderson Street owned by John Federden and occupied by Rogers Randall. The fire was caused by rags stuffed into a chute and damage was trifling.
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Anderson Street
John Federden
Rogers Randall
Navy Deems Atlanta Armament Satisfactory After Review
Commodore Sicard endorses the Atlanta report praising the armament design as providing exposure to heavy fire for any attacker. The ordnance chief notes mounts are heavy and require training whips but expects satisfaction once fittings are installed.
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WaAsnington
Ordnance Bureau
Navy Department
Atlanta
3Unce
Commodore Sicard
Lhis
Yale Law Dean Francis Wayland elected Brown University fellow
Dr. Francis Wayland, dean of Yale Law School, has been elected a fellow of Brown University, reflecting an academic honor from the New England university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Wayland
Yale Law School
Brown University
Bitter municipal race shown in Loston election days
Voters flocked to polls amid intense party feuds across wards. In Island wards Jesse M. Gove led Democrats against Major Grady while P J Doherty won in Charles Town district. Aldermanic race between Jenkins and Carroll drew the largest turnout as license votes ran heavy and ballot designs varied.
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Loston
Jesse M. Gove
Major Grady
Charlestown
P. J. Doherty
Messrs. Jenkins
Carroll
O’brien
Thomas N. Lut
Mr. Hart
Citizens
Chickering Hall
A. A. Burrage
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Charles B. Perkins
Kilby Street
Richmond St
Orpin Bros. & Pond
Mass
The
Bostonian Society
Old State House
Abel Bowen
William H. Whitmore
Bowen
Society
Camrell & Upham, Or
Clarence Burkrage
Stearns & CO
Tremont Sr. and
Temple Place
R. H. Stearns & 69
Leonard & CO
Bromfield Street
O'Brien
Dennett
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Lowell
Charlies D. Palmer
Messrs
McLaughlin
Maguire
Philp J. Doherty
John C. Short
Alderman Maguire
Philip J. Doherty
Fallon
Wifield
Elliott
Blake
Swasey
Flint
Duryea
O’grady
Charles L. Flint
Rosselli D. Elliott
John D. Blake
Emily A. Fifield
George R. Swasey
Edward C. Carrigan
Joseph T. Duryea
Thomas J. O’grady, Jr
Newburyport
Pagel
Eece
Robert B. Forbes
Boston Marine Society
Calumet & Hecla
Edward L. Pierce
Lord Morpeth
Rand-Avery Company
Dr. Fulton
Robinson
Board of Alderen
Moses Ont
Suffolk County
Ateliigon
Bell Telephone
New York & New England
Erby & Kilmer Desk CO
A. M. Dudley
W. P. Neville
B. R. Annable
G. W. Simmons & CO
Military Department
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Jock Island
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le Wave
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Santa Fe
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President Carnot
Urgen
Winslow
Republican Board of Aldermen
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