Winter trip to Florida New Orleans Mexico and back via Washington
A social note wishes a bon voyage to travelers touring Florida New Orleans Mexico and Washington. The piece comments on public figures and Roman Catholic mayors, noting Butler’s calm demeanor after a political upset and referencing John Breen of Lawrence as a possible postmaster candidate. It also questions Catholic mayors in several cities including Baltimore New Orleans and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
New Orleans
Mexico
Washington
Boston
Baltimore
New York
Lugh OBrien leads Boston mayor race amid Nevada sentiment
The excerpt notes Lugh OBrien received more than twice as many votes for Boston mayor as Blaine and Cleveland combined did for president in Nevada. It contrasts Nevada's two US Senators with its far smaller population and voter base, arguing for regional representation parity and even contemplating Nevada leaving the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lugh O’brien
Boston
Blaine
Cleveland
Nevada
United States
South Boston
Charlestown
Governor Robie Weighs Nomination for State Supreme Court
Gov Robie may again face a chance to nominate a Democrat for the state Supreme Court after past opportunities he did not use. The piece suggests nominating a Democrat to replace Justice Danforth could earn future support to send him to Washington to succeed Senator Hale. It notes a need for rural farmers in the U S Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Robie
Secon
Supreme Court
Justice Danforth
Washington
Hale
United States Senate
Gorman Critics Question Political Prowess and Influence
The piece argues some Republicans credit Senator Gorman with excessive political cunning citing alleged acts like hiring Parson Burchard to influence events at the Fifth Avenue hotel and other supposed maneuvers tied to Blaine, Delmonico dinner, and a trade involving Steve Elkins and John Kelly, suggesting he may be seen as a master manipulator similar to Tilden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Gorman
Parson Burchard
Fifth Avenue
Blaine
St. John
Delmonico
Steve Elkins
John Kelly
Mr. Tilden
What a Bourbon Meant to the Post and Herald Readers
A correspondent asks what the Herald and other papers mean by a Bourbon. The Herald’s likely definition points to an old-fashioned Democrat aligned with underlying party principles, or, more bluntly, a voter who backed McClellan Seymour Tilden Hancock and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post and Herald
Herald
Claremont
N. H
George B. McClellan
Horatio Seymour
Samuel J. Tilden
Winfield S. Hancock
Grover Cleveland
Marblehead Town Meeting Opposes Division Plan
Special Despatch to the Boston Post from Marblehead Massachusetts reports a large, enthusiastic town meeting held to oppose a proposed division of Marblehead. Stephen P Hathaway Jr was chosen moderator as residents unanimously adopt resolutions warning that altering the boundary and creating a new town would injure the remaining territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Marblehead
Mass
Stephen P. Hathaway, Jr
Massachuetts
Marchienead
Senate in secret session over Spanish treaty and Indian school funds
The senate debated posting rules for open sessions on commercial treaties and heard letters from the postmaster general and interior secretary about losses of postmasters and Indian school funding limits at Lawrence Kansas. Amendments on Lafayette statue, tobacco petitions, and a 100000 dollar Akron public building appropriation were approved before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Indian Industrial School
Lawrence
Kan
Sherman
Committee On the Library
Gen
Lafayette
Logan
Illinois
New York
Congress
Washington
George H. Thomas
Miss Ransom
van Wyck
Committee On Rules
Miller
California
Committee On Foreign Relations
Hoar
Platt
Massachusetts
Hawley
Slater
Oregon Central Railway
Southern
Dakota
Garland
Messrs. Harrison
West
Hill
Alison
Beck
Executive
Messrs
Dolph
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Harrison Miller
Riddleberger
Pendleton
Butler
Jones
Florida
Walker
Akron
Ohio
Aldrich
State National Bank of North Providence
R. I
State National Bank of
Pawtucket
House Suspends Rules For McPherson and Dingley Bills
The House considered revenue and post office funding, with treasury and postmaster communications on costs. Debates set Jan 16 for McPherson and Dingley bills, and votes on note-denomination limits and agricultural department measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Dingley
House
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Postmaster General
Rogers
Arkansas
Hot Springs
Hot Springs Creek
Peel
Indian Territory
Kansas City
Fort Smith
Holman
Indiana
Blanchard
Louisiana
Red River
Willis
Kentucky
Louisville
Cox
New York
F. S. Strong
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Secretary of the Navy
Wilkins
Ohio
Committee On
Banking and Currency
Lacy
Michigan
Treasury
New England
Messrs. Seymour
Connecticut
Maine
Lyman
Massachusetts
Bay
New Hampshire
Chace
Rhode Island
Poland
Vermont
Peters
Kansas
Committee On Commerce
Revenue Marine Service
Aiken
South Carolina
Committee On Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Judgments in Alabama Claims Court Announced
In Washington on December 15 judgments were entered in the court of commissioners of Alabama claims with 4 percent interest. Entries include Richard R. Evans for 325 dollars, Alexander Fales for 310, Antonio Deiras United States judgment, Louise Hardie executrix 330, John Henry 140, James Madheros 140, John Kernin United States 140, John Kanaka 140, John Haffelhoy 1250, Bernard Penn 180, Joe Beratonge United States, John Santos 130, Charles Hare 225, Manuel Frandre 146, Antonio Theodoto 140, James Lowndes administrator 140, and several others listed with dates ranging 1862 to 1893.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Court of Commissioners of Alabama
Richard R. Evans
Alexander Fales
Antonio Deiras
United States
Charles Holbrook
J. C. Lord & Co
Charles Johnson
Eugene Johnson
John Kelly
Louise Hardie
Dietrick Hardie
Wishtman & Hardie
John Henry
James Madheros
John Kernin
John Kanaka
John Haffelhoy
James K. Prior
Bernard Penn
Joe Beratonge
John Santos
Charles Hare
George Slocum
James Lowndes
Retirement and recoinage bill targets trade dollar
Senator Morrill proposes a treasury policy to suspend silver bullion purchases and standard silver coinage when silver in excess of certificates tops 70 million dollars, and resume as needed to cut excess to 60 million. The measure requires buying trade dollars before Feb 1 1886 and not reissuing them, merging them into bullion under a 1878 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morrill
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Barker
J. J. Barker
Lawrence
Darker
Comptroller’s
Florida
United States
Ohio
Swaim
Bateman
Generous Provisions of Reuben R. Springer Will
The will probated in Cincinnati lists large gifts including 750 shares of Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago stock to Music Hall association for its building, 40000 to College of Music, 20000 to Museum association, and 100000 to St Marys Seminary. Other bequests span Good Samaritan hospital 30000 Sisters of Charity Cedar Grove 35000 and 1000 yearly to Home missions. main estate valued around 23 million with most going to his sister’s children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben R. Springer
Cincinnati
Reuben Bunyan Springer
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Music Hall Association
Music Hall
College of Music
Museum Association
St. Mary’s Seminary of the West
Little Sisters of the Poor
Good Samaritan Hospital
Franciscan Brothers
Sisters of Charity of
Cedar Grove
Foundling Asylum
Sisters of Mercy
Convent of the Good Shepherd
St. Peter's Benevolent Society
Little Sisters of the Poor of
St. Francis
Political Leaders Visiting Gov Cleveland in Albany
Lieut Gov Campbell Judge Lindley Hon John G Prather Missouri elector John J Martin and John G Priest met Gov in Albany to suggest James O Broadhead of St Louis for attorney general They toured the capital Bayard firm on cabinet position reportedly sent notice preferring secretary of the treasury and may receive appointment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Albany
N. Y
Campbell
James A. Lindley
John G. Prather
Democratic National Committee
John J. Martin
John G. Priest
National Advisory Committee
Missouri
James O. Broadhead
St. Louis
United States
Bayard
Delaware
Poison plot alleged in Northampton editor's house
Easton dispatch reports 14-year-old Selly Dictor, a servant to Edward Geier, editor of the Northampton Cor respondent, convicted Saturday of robbing Geier's house also attempted to poison Geier's family by placing poison on sugar and trough on rats on cups and saucers and edibles in the pantry. The poison was found during breakfast preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
Selly Dictor
Edward Geier
Northampton
Geier
Blaine Denies Unauthorized Interviews in Washington
The New York Tribune reports that Mr. Blaine asks that all interviews cited since his arrival in Washington be deemed unauthorized. He labels a Conkling-related piece a forgery and states any public communications will be issued under his own name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Tribune
Blaine
Washington
Mr. Conkling
Bishop Tournay Sues Ville Marie Bank for 4 Million Bonds
In Quebec on December 15, major developments are anticipated shortly in the case of Bishop Tournay against the Ville Marie Bank and others at Montres for the recovery of 4,000,000 bonds. A Belgium gentleman arrived Saturday night and has met with several leading lawyers to discuss the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Bishop Tournay
Bank Ville Marie
Montres
Belgium
Bridge span blown down kills Allard at Gamaska river
The first span of the new Gamaska river bridge at Str Hyacixtu Que was blown down today. A man named Allard was killed and a man named St Germain and another unnamed man are dying. Fifteen others are seriously but not fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamaska
Allard
St. Germain
Werd
Rebellion in Corea and London Bridge Explosion Update
The Times Hong Kong dispatch reports Corean rebellion with the king fleeing to the hills and his general killed. The king’s son and six ministers were massacred during a royal entertainment. the queen vanished. A clash occurred between Chinese and Japanese troops. the king sought Japanese protection. foreign residents are safe. The gunboat Espoir arrived at Seoul. Unclear rebel motives. Times leader links outbreak to America. Also noted: Hereford dean scandal, Carranza sinking near Isle of Wight with 11 dead, $5000 reward for London Bridge dynamite suspects, Gordon defeating rebels near Khartoum, Merritsch bank failure, Paris Fleury funeral, Havana securities rise on treaty prospects, and Porto Rico exports.
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Corea
Times
London Bridge
Lonpcon
Hong Kong
Nagasaki
Seoul
America
Hereford
Hyde Park
Carranza
Rotterdam
Lisbon
Isle of Wight
Norti
Khartoum
Gordon
Onderman
Messrs
Merritsch
Vienna
Bohemian Land Mortgage Bank
Fleury
Paris
Havana
Gazeta
Porto Rico
Doings of the City Government The Assessors Report
The Brockton aldermen accepted the assessors annual report and filed it. Several claimants withdrew damages claims for highway defects. Board approved paying half the electric light at Smith Street crossing and transferred 200 from Copeland Street sale to Pleasant Street engine house. The assessors detailed polls, valuations, and taxes for 1884 and 1883, noting increases in real and personal property values, dwelling counts, livestock, and land taxed, with tax rate at 17 per 1000 and raised amounts for 1885 and 1881 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BrockTon
Mass
Board of Aldermen
Keith
George N. Holmes
Justin Hewett
Joseph A. Brooks
Emeline C. Sloan
Smith Street
Copeland Street
Pleasant Street
British navy captain proposes Cheyenne to Hudson Bay railroad plan
Capt. Bedford Pim of the royal navy, in Curia co, outlines a $10,000,000 railroad from Cheyenne to Hudson Bay to move cattle to England. He seeks US and UK subscriptions totaling about $200,000,000 with London fundraising to cover the rest, and will discuss canal funding with Washington officials before meeting Sir John A. MacDonald in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Bedford Pim
Royal Navy
Cheyenne
Hudson Bay
England
Chicago
United States
London Stock Exchange
Frelinghuysen
Washington
Nicaraugua Canal
Capt
Pim
America
London
Toronto
Sir John A. MacDonald
Incendiary fire in Johns town kills saloon keeper
A Newark despatch reports seven buildings burned in Johns town on Saturday. Saloon keeper William Trout, found with $4000 to $5000, is believed to have been robbed and murdered while intoxicated, with the fire aimed at covering the crime. Steps will be taken to clear up the mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Newark
Johnstown
William Trout
Trout
Teacher faces mob violence after letters end in killing
In Cove Kentucky on December 15 P J Slocum a local teacher received threats from anonymous letters urging him to leave town. A mob of about 20 surrounded his house on Saturday night he fired killing Wayne Crain. John Long and others are wounded as is Slocum who is being tried today for Crain's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse Cove
P. J. Slocum
Wayne Crain
John Long
Slocum
Crain
Mass Meeting Celebrates Cleveland and Hendricks Victory
In Baltimore on December 15 a large gathering of the Young Business Men's Cleveland and Hendricks Association convened at the Concordia to hail the election of Cleveland and Hendricks. The hall was filled, with numerous ladies in the gallery. Speeches were delivered by Speaker Carlisle, Hon. G. B. Vance of North Carolina, Hon. J. Randolph Tucker of Virginia, Hon. E. John Ellis of Louisiana, and Gen. Rosecrans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Young Business Men
Cleveland and Hendricks Association
The
Concordia
Cleveland and Hendricks
Carlisle
B. Vance
North Carolina
J. Randolph Tucker
Virginia
E. John Ellis
Louisiana
Gen. Rosecrans
Worcester
Mass
S. E. Combs
William Brophy
George S. Coleman
E. L. Vaughn
Charles M. Mills
Charles B. Pratt
James B. McMahon
Free Public Library
Thomas Griffin
E. Harlow Russell
Old South Church
E. A. Harris
Company C
Wales
Worcester Alumni Association of
Amherst College
G. Henry Whitcomb
D. O. Mears
E. P. Smith
W.c. Stevens
A.H. Coolidge
Leicester
Julius H. Seelye
Amherst
W. F. Forbes
Westboro
Nathan Allen
Lowell
Portland delegates named for Gloucester fishery convention
At a Portland fish exchange meeting the delegates George Trefethen Oren B Whitten A M Smith J A Emery C A Dyer E H Chase and A M Joyce were chosen to attend the American fishery convention in Gloucester Massachusetts on December 27. They were instructed to cooperate in the effort to discontinue the fishery clause of the Washington treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Portland Fish Exchange
Gloucester
Mass
George Trefethen
Oren B., Whitten
A. M. Smith
J. A. Emery
C. A Dyer
E.H. Chase
A. M. Joyce
Passenger Agents Strike Rate Sheet Dispute in Pool
In Curcaco on December 15, passenger agents of the East bound pool rejected Grand Trunk’s claim for a differential allowance on Chicago to Boston passenger business. The Grand Trunk agent refused to sign the rate sheet, and a resolution was passed barring any pool member from issuing an individual rate sheet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Grand Trunk Road
Chicago
Boston
Grand Trunk
Soule resigns from Augusta insane hospital post
The Augusta Maine insane hospital steward B W Soule has resigned. The article also notes the Rumford Falls and Buckfield railroad shows lower freight receipts than last year, with figures for floating debt net earnings surplus and operating expenses. The railroad is reported in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Soule
Insane Hospital
Augusta
Rumford Falls and
Buckfield Railroad of
Maine
Nicaraguaan Treaty Outlined for Canal from San Juan to Pacific
New York readers received the principal provisions of the Nicaragua treaty. The United States would build a ship canal from San Juan de Nicaragua Greytown to Brito via the San Juan river Lake Nicaragua and the Desmedia, with Nicaragua ceding route rights and a three mile wide belt on both sides. The US would own and operate the canal, Nicaragua would receive half the tolls, and police regulation would be retained by Nicaragua. Tolls set by the US, a permanent commission could inspect but not interfere, and eminent domain powers would allow defense works. No canal toll discrimination against Nicaragua. reciprocal trade favored. Nicaragua to protect canal security. The article also oddly shifts to Boston fire alarms and Dolbear devices, but remains focused on the treaty summary.
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Buckner
House Committee On Coinage, Weights and Measures
Kardy
Gen
Hazen
Lieut
Garlington
Greely
Secretary of War
Lincoln
Randall
House Appropriations Committee
W. M. Ker
Congress
Hallett Kilbourn
John G. Thompson
House
Ker
United States Supreme Court
Waite
Justice Miller
Davis
New York
Boston
McCulloch
Mahone
Virginia
Henry W. Blair
New Orleans
Nashville
Tenn
Senate
George W. Nourse
Newport, N. H
Pacific
San Juan
A. G. Menocal
United States Navy
San Juan de Nicaragua
Greytown
Recolorado
Lake Nicaragua
Brito
United States
Republic of Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Detroit Strikes Cut Wages and Jobs Across Industries
Detroit reports widespread wage cuts and job losses as more than 35 manufacturing firms reduce payrolls. Some 8,500 workers are out of work with total winter unemployment estimated between 10,000 and 13,000 when small businesses are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Cuseago
Neal McGahen
Hocking Valley
Haverhill
Mass
W. B. Thom & Co
River Street
Mgr. Thom
Pittsburg
Leggett Spring and Axle Company
Strie
Solar Ironworks
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Braddocks
Philadelphia
District Assembly
Springfield
Lamson & Goodnow Cutlery Company
Shelburne Falls
New York
A. G. Lamson
Sameon
Republic Iron Works
Pittsbu
Manville
Mulwaukee
Chicago
Weibe
Amalgamated Association
New England
Diamonds Identified as Mrs Walsh's Property in New York
New York reports that diamonds found with steamboat steward John O Connor were identified as belonging to Mrs Robert E Walsh, who had lost them on a train last summer. O Connor is discharged. Other items include civil suit by Edward P Carpenter for 100000 damages against Andrew H Hamond, libel actions, and civil and corporate nominations. A large firm Hammond insolvent, assets and liabilities outlined. A factory explosion near Seconeus NJ noted, and New England Society officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John O’connor
Robert E. Walsh
O’connor
Edward P. Carpenter
Kings County Supreme Court
Andrew H. Hamond
Hamond
Carpenter
Hammond
Folsen
Board of Aldermen
Fitz John Porter
Broadway
Seconeus
N. J
New England Society
Desires at the Bijou and Ristori in Boston English debut
Adelaide Ristori returned to Boston in Elizabeth Queen of England performing in English for the first time here. Boucicault headlined at the Museum with The Shaughraun, praised by critics for Conn and the cast, and a mixed reception for several other roles. Also covered were operatic shows at the Bijou and Howard with Sousa Desiré and the Milan Opera Company concerts in Music Hall, plus cast notes and audience responses.
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Bijou
Mr. Boucicaeit
Museum—Opera
Howard
Milan Opera Company
Boston
Adelaide Ristori
America
Elizabeth
England
Sisteri
Rachel
Ristori
Robert,earl of Essex
Edmund Tearle
James
Ivan Shirley Cecil
Lord Barleigh
Harry A. Langdon
LOT “Hgwaeegs Icccukess
John A. Lane
Elzabdeth
Mme, Ristori
Sarah Howard
Augusta Foster
Anna Burleigh
Marion F. Clifton Margaret Lumburn
Kate Clinton Marquis di Mendoza
J. Herbert Leonard Davissonn
Charles Leveson Lane
Francis Bacon
Frank Little
Francis Drake
Walter C. Kelly
Lord Feugson
Walter Granville
George Jackson
Tearle
Earl of
Essex
Lane
Mrs. Foster
Miss Clifton
Conn
Mr. Boucicault
Field
Miss Clarke
Claire Ffolliott
Miss O’leary
Moya
Capt. Molineux
Mr. Parks
Mr. Arden
Robert Ffolliot
Father Doolan
Robert Ffolliott
Charles Kent
Corry Kinchela
Mr. Kent
Blanche Thompson
Arte O’ Neale
Arte O’neale
Frederick J. Kelly
Lyceum Hall
East Boston
Kelly
Italy
Charles Roby
Scott Jones
Mile
Etta Kileski
John le O'Shea
Mme. Jones
Mlle. Kileski
Leonora
Trovatore
Faust
Desiree
John Philip Sousa
Edward P. Taber
Washington
National Capital
Philadelphia
Amiens
Pomaret
McCaul Opera Company
Lillie Post
Emma Elsner
Rose Leighton
de Wolf Hopper
Poncarit
Fessenden
Marquis
Frank Smith
Sousa
Girofle
Girofla
William H.seymour
Don Bolaro
Stuart Harrold
Marasquin
Connell
Marzouk
Madame Angot
Boston Theatre
Barton Key
Music Hall
Gianninni
Wilmont
Serbolini
Camerius
Pert
Mestress
Bellini
Donizetti
Ernani
Giannini
Peri
Wilmant
Ballo
Sam Lucas Jubilee Company
Tremont Temple
Sam Lucas
Sam Luces
Walker
McCleany
Wallace King
Temple
Severe storm hits Burrano with high winds and flooding
Burrano records a fierce wind and rain storm sweeping the city this morning. Winds reach unprecedented speeds blowing down small fishermen houses and scattering lumber piles. Flooded cellars and island land damage were reported. Sea damage estimated at 880,000.
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Burrano
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Ellen
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Montreal
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Albert D. Handy
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Hackman
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Dorchester
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Gotham Gleanings
Mme, Adelaide Ristori
Gilmore
Emily Spader
Fred Harvey
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