Victory for Mayor O'Brien in Boston Election
The people of Boston chose Mayor O'Brien by the largest majority ever for a chief magistrate. The Democratic Party earned credit for nominating him and for guiding administration. The victory affirms tax reductions and purification of city government, with broad citizen support to lead Boston for another year.
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Tilden Letter on Seacoast Defences and Navy Ministers
The letter from Samuel J. Tilden to Speaker Carlisle on seacoast defences, with recommendations from the President and the War and Navy Secretaries, has stirred sharp public interest. General Newton of engineers supports Tilden, urges land cofferent batteries, barbette guns, disappearing carriages, and mines.
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Carlisle
Navy
Tilden
John Newton
United States
Arrmy
Hell Gate
Mr. Tilden
Newton
Srout
Treaty Provisions of 1815 Fishing Rights Published
Correspondents request publication of the provisions of the 1815 treaty that became operative after the expiration of the t s h arrangement with Great Britain. Signed in London Oct 29 1815 and ratified Jan 30 1816 it settled U S liberties to take dry and cure fish on certain coasts bays harbours and creeks of His Britannic Majesty's dominions in America.
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London
Imio
United States
Nova Scotia
Magdalen Islands
Labrador
Newfoundland
Cape Ray
Rameau Islands
Quirpou Islands
Mt. Joly
Straits of Belleisle
Hudsonay Company
Washington
The Advertiser’s Rage Compared to Blackguardism
The Post did not accuse The Advertiser of crime for seeking proof of charges against Mr. Clark. The paper notes Mr. Murphy made a statement, but questions why it was not printed. Under these circumstances the Advertiser’s method is condemned as resembling blackguardism, alien to its character.
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Murphy
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Advertiser
Senate
Martin
Sheriffs Sale
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John M. Clark
Journal Hopeful of Better City Governance After Defeat
The passage expresses restraint in celebrating a foe's loss, noting pity for the defeated Journal while asserting the city will be better governed with the opposing candidate not in office, and that the paper would not contest the election. It frames civic improvement as the true outcome.
Local political praise for Cunniff and Maguire in O Briens victory
The writer congratulates Messrs. Cunniff and Maguire for the defeat of Mr. O Brien and credits them with credit for the victory. They are judged stronger and purer in municipal politics than the Journal A W Beard and the Republican city committee.
Rabies Cases Spark Interest in Pasteur Treatment
The passage notes an unusual number of bites from rabid dogs and suggests Dr. Pasteur will have many subjects to test his treatment method. It reflects public concern as Pasteur's discovery gains fame and attention in widespread reporting.
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Dr. Pasteur
New Philadelphia, O
Prediction Becomes Reality With Election Results
The Advertiser admits yesterday’s forecasting looked impossible while The Herald claimed certainty, noting accurate results as the basis for prediction today. The exchange highlights differing editorial confidence around the election outcome and its reporting precision.
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Regular Democratic Ballot Fails to Bring John M. Clark Vista
The regular Democratic ballots featuring John M. Clark for mayor failed to rally his name into view as promised. The item highlights voter attention gaps and ongoing campaign ambiguity surrounding Clark's mayoral bid.
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John M. Clark
Mr Clark Schedules Time for Real Estate Work
The statement notes that Mr Clark will have ample time to manage his real estate affairs and that when others seek his services they will contact him directly. The tone implies availability and managerial focus on property interests.
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Mayor sets record with largest ever majority
The mayor wins by the largest majority in the history of the office, dominating the race and marking a new electoral milestone for the city. The victory underscores strong support from voters and signals a powerful mandate for his leadership.
All Sokes and Meehan Mirage in a Daring Sea Duel
A fragmentary verse narrative shifts from a perilous midnight swim with Mr. Clark clinging to a shark tale to a bustling sweep of political and cultural notes. Names like Meehan Clark and Ot, a tangle of public figures, spill through a mosaic of comments on politics, theater, science, and society, all rendered in a lively, era-typical cadence.
Fragmented humor and gossip snippets spill from early papers
A collage of quips and quick scenes presents playful anecdotes from New York journals, Chicago figures, and Wall Street musings. The piece threads talking lions of society, foibles of style, and sly lines about publishers, politicians, and would‑be celebrities in brisk, era‑tone vignettes.
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Wall Street News
William Black
Chicago
Carry
Texas
Johan van Buren
Prince Jola
Washington
Willard’s
John
United States
John van Buren
Monument plans reveal Vanderbilt tomb and actor memorials
A detailed description outlines Vanderbilt family vault in Richmond Valley with two towers and bronze figures. It notes John W. Mackay funding a $25,000 McCullough monument in Philadelphia cemeteries. Also compares memorials of Mackay and other actors to past tributes, with Virginius as central statue and crypts beneath.
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Rockland Cemetery
Jersey
Hudson
Thomas B. Reed
Maine
Reed
Frank Hiscock
New York
Raed
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New Dorp
Commodore Vanderbilt
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Jeang
John McCullough
Philadelphia
John W. Mackay
California
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Garrick
Macready
Westminster Abbey
Booth
Baltimore
Edwin Forrest
St. Paul’s Church
McCullough
Nova Scotia
Virginius
Brutus
Tarquin
Richard III
Statue of Fame
Virtinius
The World at Howard Atheneum Impresses Boston Audiences
A Boston Globe review notes The World at the Howard Atheneum earns strong praise for staging and realism. Cast including Charles Chappelle Frank Barrington W T Melville John Sutherland Amelia Watts Jean Delmar lauded. Mikado and Weir d s Museum appearances also draw crowds with shark exhibit and varied acts. Boston Theatre hosts Shakespeare Comedy of Errors with large audience.
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New York
Boston
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Africa
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Jewell
John Sutherland
Lumsey
Amelia Watts
Mabel Huntingford
Jean Delmar
Mary Blythe
Weerid
Aquarium
Grand Banks
Jennie Quigley
Annie Nelson
Huber
May Benora
Donna Diana
Colonel Goshen
Emma
Frank Howard
the Brennans
Edward Leopold
Robert Roberta
Harry Wentworth
Lillie Western
Sam l Lucas
Alice Greason
Olympian Quintette
Boston Theatre
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Crane
Shakspeare
Cronios
Mr. Joseph
Rooks
Tariff Convention Letter From Charles E Enbicorp
Brookline resident Charles E Enbicorp writes December 15 1885 to the Boston Post clarifying his stance on tariffs He supports abstract protection but doubts current application He argues a convention could affirm protection when properly applied and notes potential honesty and intelligence concerns.
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Charles E. Enbicorp
Brookline
Wealth, Power, and a Worcester Hostler Made Uxbridge Rich
A New York Times correspondent recaps Wilson the Worcester hostler turned magnate, funded by Moon, with cash gifts, stock, and grand hotels. He amassed property in Uxbridge worth about 100000, spent 150000 locally, and dazzled neighbors with wealth while paying off creditors. His sudden fortune, marked by extravagance, ends as a change sweeps over his spire of riches.
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New York Times
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Blackstone National
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Hambet
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Fisherville
Uxbridge Village
Providence
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Fragmentary OCR sports timing record
A partial OCR line shows approximate race timing and abbreviations for Mt Hope and Uisrekaon with numbers 85 6 and 30 11 35 am and further timing details 12M M 13.10 1.48 AB. The fragment lacks clear context or full event description.
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Boston to New England Rail Timetable Fragments
Eastern Division schedule lists frequent Boston departures to coastal towns including Biddeford Wolfeboro Great Falls Manchester and Portsmouth with varied times and connections. The timetable notes daily and Sunday service along with branch stops and line managers.
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