Obituary of Samuel E. Sawyer of Boston and Gloucester
Samuel E. Sawyer, a wealthy Bostonian, died at his Gloucester summer home Brook Bank of pneumonia after illness since Tuesday. Born in Gloucester 72 years ago, he joined Horton Sawyer Co. in dry goods, retired 25 years ago, and funded Gloucester projects including the Sawyer Free Library and City Hall bell and clock. He left substantial real estate and personal property, over 1 million, with Unitarian faith and First Parish ties. will not yet public. He supported a grammar school named for him and spent winters at Tremont House in Boston.
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Samuel E. Sawyer
Brook Bank
Gloucester
Boston
Horton, Sawyer & Co
Sawyer
North Shore
Bartlett
Halifax
N.S
Sawyer Iree
Tenth Symphony Concert Features Wagner and Schumann
Music Hall audience fills despite snow as Nikisch conducts Wagner preludes and Schumann with warmth. Fanny Bloomfield Zeisler impresses on piano though the chosen concerto lacks novelty. next concert in New York, Dec 28 with Adele Aus der Ohe on Rubinstein concerto.
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Sakuntala
Goldmark
Symphonie National Hollandaise
Schumann
Fanny Bloomfield-Zeisler
Boston Symphony
Wagner
Nikisch
Bayreuth
New York
Adele Aus der Ohe
Arthur Weld
Manifesto from Lisbon accuses Maracaju of treachery in Brazil
The Visconde de Ouro Preto, Brazilian Imperial Prime Minister, accuses officers and the Minister of War Maracaju of betrayal as Brazil edgy toward revolution. He urges voters to back friends who may run. Foreigners in Brazil become citizens after two years. local press faces pressure from the new regime. Diplomatic tenses rise as news crosses Lisbon and Berlin.
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Maracaju
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Berlin
St. Petersburg
Rio de Janeiro Revolt Ends With Cabinet Resignation
Details from Rio de Janeiro via The Rio News describe a November revolt where marines and soldiers seized the Campo Sant Anna barracks, Deodoro da Fonseca led forces to depose the cabinet, and the Emperor Petrópolis accepted resignations after ministers sought asylum. The episode ended with the cabinet resigning and the government reestablished under new arrangements.
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Bardo Do Ario
Petropolis
Genera
Ic & Northern Railway
Pmpeans
Princes Imperial
Conde d’Eu
Brazilian monarchy toppled as provisional government takes power
Dispatches describe the collapse of Emperor Pedro and the establishment of a provisional government in Brazil. Troops and police secured cities, arrests were made, and declarations appointing ministers and governors were issued. The emperor and family were to depart within 24 hours with negotiations on their European settlement.
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Deodoro
Dantas
Correia
Rual de Ouvidor
Brazil
Conde d’Eu
Europe
Bahia
Rio
Candido de Oliveira
Ruy Barbosa
Elorrox
Brooklyn
N. Y
Horrox
Santos
Nom
Dispute Over Serpa Pinto Mission Raises East Africa Tensions
English and Portuguese papers react to Zanzibar reports on Serpa Pinto in Mokololand Mozambique. They deny insults from flag captures and warn Salisbury must act justly to avoid a quarrel. Brussels and London commentaries stress Portugal's Nyassaland claims and potential for settlement.
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Zanzibar
Serpa Pinto
Mokololand
Mozambique
England
Lord Salisbury
Portugal
Brussels
Independence Belge
Nyassaland
London
The
Post
Death of poet Robert Browning ends in Venice
The Venice death notices recount Browning's final days and open gondola rides to Lido He fell ill November 27 but attended theatre amid illness His last words referenced his last poetry volume The funeral in Palazzo Rezzonico was followed by plans to bury him in Westminster Abbey London and Florence were involved with official condolences from Prime Minister Crispi and King Humbert The cortege used a royal navy barge and a guard of honor with photographers and friends present
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Venice
Robert Browning
Wagner
Browning
Lido
Palazzo Rezzonico
Florence
London
Westminster Abbey
Death of Poet Robert Browning Reverberates Abroad
A brief note from a British observer conveys condolences to English readers on the death of Robert Browning, reflecting across cultural ties and literary impact.
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Robert Browning
Gladstone declines eight hour working day initiative
London reports Mr. Gladstone will not lead the eight hour day agitation. He cites need to focus on the Irish question and age limitations, promising to consider the proposal when a bill reaches Parliament. Lord Randolph Churchill argues eight hours for work sleep and recreation as an ideal for democratic legislation.
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London
Gladstone
Lord Randolph Churchill
Massacre of Siberian Exiles Reported in London
London reports describe police and soldiers attacking exiles who delayed a petition withdrawal. Six killed including a young woman and nine wounded. A court martial sentenced three survivors to death and others to long imprisonment. one wounded man was to be hanged on a bed which was then removed. Friends call it the worst Siberian massacre on record.
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London
Siberian
Two Bank Robbers Foiled in Great Falls Heist
At about 6 pm Friday Cashier Stickney was seized by two men inside the Great Falls National Bank. They bound him, demanded the vault code, and released him after about ten minutes. They earned $3 and escaped as a team left. The robbery was foiled by the time lock, and Stickney believes he could identify the attackers. The pair had been in town several days, claimed shoe work in Lynn, and bought a bulldog revolver earlier. The stolen watch was Jules Jurgensen No. 11714.
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N. Y
Stickney
New England
Lynn
Libbetts’s
Parker Ward
Berwick
Jules Jurgensen
Repeal of South Carolina Civil Rights Law Approved
Columbus South Carolina December fifteenth by a unanimous vote the Legislature repealed the civil rights law enacted by Republicans. Governor Richardson urged repeal and recommended railroad companies provide equal but separate accommodations for the races. Five negro members were present as the bill passed without debate amid opposition from Orangeburgs Plain Speaker.
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South Carolina
Richardson
Orangeburg
Furness line may abandon Baltimore shipping after Jan 1 1890
The Furness steamship line faces withdrawal from Baltimore after the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad refuses to provide accommodations or through bills of lading rates after January 1 1890. The line already plans Newport News Virginia wharfage to match rates and save transit time. This move would hit Baltimore commerce hard amid rumors the B&O may build its own transatlantic fleet.
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Newport News
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Furness
Child Found Frozen on Salem Steps in Storm
John Howe found a three weeks old male child in an old cloak on his doorstep during a blustery morning. The infant, exposed overnight, was taken to the police station and then to the almshouse after a physician declared it remarkable given the freezing conditions.
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SaLem
SrectAu
John Howe
Discovery of a faint comet by Professor Borrelly
A message from the European Union of Astronomers reports the discovery of a faint comet by Professor Borrelly. The discovery position is given as December 12 and 18h 7m 3s RA with daily motion 18m in RA and 1 in Dec, noting Greenwich mean time observations.
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Greenwich
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Nees
James Jackson Jarves
Boston
Suffolk
Rederic W.iss
Pear Addison A.rleve
Fatal Kangaroo Court Murders In Huncuinson Jail
In Huncuinson Kansas prisoners held a kangaroo court. John Shoutz acted as sheriff and was killed when William McNulty refused to surrender and slashed his throat, severing the jugular vein. Both men were jailed awaited burglary trials.
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William McNulty
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Boston's Collectorship and Congress Clerks Proposal
The piece notes possible early completion of negotiations to protect seal fisheries from Canadian threats before contract expiry on May 1. It reports Representative Morse will introduce a bill this week to provide each House member a clerk at a fixed pay, arguing it aids those unable to afford such help. Previous similar efforts by Colonel Oates failed despite support.
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Congress
Oates
Alabama
Bouse
Silcott
Pittsfield Pension Examiners Appointed
Dr. Charles W. Burton of Adams and Dr. Samuel W. Camp of Great Barrington are named to the Pittsfield pension examiners board replacing the late Dr. A. M. Smith and resigned Dr. Curran. Camp has Grand Army endorsement. Burton is younger. The board will be two Republicans and one Democrat with Dr. Roberts remaining secretary.
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Charles W. Burton
Adams
Samuel W. Camp
Great Barrington
Congressman Rockwell
A. M. Smith
Curran
North Adams
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Burton
Roberts
Cleveland
Phelps Ready to Argue Nashua and Lowell Case
Ex minister Edward J. Phelps will present his first Supreme Court argument since returning to the United States. He appears in the Nashua and Lowell Railroad Company versus Boston and Lowell Railroad Company case before a large anticipated audience, promising an intellectual treat.
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Supreme Court Room
Edward J. Phelps
England
Nashua & Lowell Railroad Company
Boston & Lowell Railroad Company
Democrats Resolve Committee Placements Amid Caucus Discussion
The Democratic Senate caucus committee met yesterday with Senators Cockrell Harris Ransom and Blackburn present. After nearly three hours of debate they reached suggestions to propose to the Democratic caucus at its Monday meeting on distributing committee places on new and enlarged committees.
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Ransom
Blackburn
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Adjutant General Dalton Visits for Naval Forces Publication
Adjutant-General Dalton arrives in town for a few days to compile final data on Massachusetts naval forces furnished during the War of the Rebellion. The valuable publication is soon to be issued by the State.
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Massachusetts
McKee Named Superintendent of House Document Room
Captain Thomas H. McKee of Indiana has been appointed superintendent of the House document room.
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M’kee
Thomas H. McKee
Indiana
Glycerine Explosions Hit Clarendon and Other Fires
A string of disasters reported December 15 including three glycerine magazines at North Clarendon owned by Rock Glycerine Company causing two large oil tank fires and heavy damage. No injuries reported. Other fires include Exchange elevator at Burrao, New Orleans Allen House fire injuring Frederick Rand, and several smaller blazes with significant losses across Ontario and Ohio.
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Ont
William Maccomb
G. F. Coleman
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J. & T. Coulter
Coulter & Bennett
C. B. Bennett
Columbus
New Carlisle
Trenton
Queen’s
Racing rule committees report on sail area tax and rule changes
Seawanhaka New York and Eastern committees report on racing rule changes. Two recommend taxing sail area more than present while the Eastern club would adopt the current New York rule. Final action soon. General Paine weighs converting the Volunteer to a schooner. Labor at Woburn unchanged. manufacturers united and slow to settle.
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New York
Eastern
General Paine
Noted piano recitals and Christmas Messiah at Music and Steinert halls
Eugen d Albert offers three Monday Wednesday and Saturday piano recitals in Music Hall with works by Bach Beethoven Brahms Schumann Chopin Schubert Grieg Liszt Rubinstein and Tausig. The Listemann Quartet performs at Steinert Hall tonight and two more recitals follow on Friday December 20. The Handel and Haydn Society presents the annual Messiah in Music Hall on Sunday evening December 22.
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Music Hall
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SEE
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Listemann Quartet
Steinert Hall
Joshua Phippen
The
Handel and Hayen Society
Exhibition Week At Maritime Fair Highlights Leaders And Events
The sixth Maritime Fair week features Ameri can Shipping League days with speeches by Lt Gov Brackett General Wheeler Judge Woodbury and other dignitaries. Evening talks include Farquhar Boutelle Thomas and Mrs McBride, with Long Frye Sperry Imboden Chandler also on program. Alpha Drum File and Bugle Corps perform, Carter's Band and pianist Gilder provide music. A Georgia water tank guessing game and Institute of Technology efforts draw interest. The mosaic picture sale raised 25 dollars for Lynn fire sufferers.
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Joseph Wheeler
Alabama
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John M. Farquhar
New York
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Maine
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Illlinois
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John D. Long
United States
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N. D. Sperry
J. D. Imboden
Virginia
William E. Chandler
New Hampshire
Alpha Drum
Carter
Gilder
Georgia
Institute of Technology
Senor Achille Olivieri
Lynn
Mass
Death of John Fallon Former Pacific Mills Superintendent
John Fallon of Lawrence died last night of pneumonia. Born in Manchester in 1818, he came to the United States in 1845 and led Pacific Mills from its infancy as superintendent and later as agent. He served as president of Broadway Savings Bank and was a director of Lawrence Gas Company and chairman of the State Board of Lunacy and Charity, thrice appointed. He leaves four sons and three daughters.
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Lawrence
Manchester
Eng
Pacific Mills
William ©. Chapin
State Board of Lunacy and Charity
Marquis de Caux Dies in Paris Aided Patti Fame
The Marquis de Caux former husband of Adelina Patti dies in Paris. Their marriage faced opposition from Patti's father and the Marquis's mother but was favored by Empress Eugénie. Divorce followed with Patti bearing costs. Also notes deaths of Willard H. Woodbury and Hector Havemeyer in Paris and Lieutenant-Colonel Isaac Moses in New York.
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Paris
Napoleon IE
Eugénie
Patti
Nicolimi
Willard H. Woodbury
Woodbury & Latham
Portland
Grand Trunk Road
Grocers and Flour Dealers’ Association
Jade
Hector C. Havemeyer
New York
Havemeyer Sugar Refinery Company
Isaac Moses
Heintzelman
Galveston
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